Project Manager Tokyo – Fintech Systems (Contract Role)

Contract
  • April 10, 2026
  • Employment Info

    About the job

    Join Japan’s largest fintech innovator as a Project Manager driving enterprise-scale digital payment solutions. This role leads full lifecycle project delivery for electronic money systems, contributing to Japan’s evolving financial infrastructure. It’s a high-impact opportunity to lead transformation in a collaborative and forward-thinking tech environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead end-to-end fintech system projects from requirements to release
    • Define functional specifications and manage WBS, budget, and schedules
    • Coordinate with business, development, and QA teams across functions
    • Provide regular progress updates and stakeholder reporting
    • Review deliverables and ensure compliance with software quality standards

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience:
    • 5+ years as a Project Manager or tech team lead in system development
    • Hands-on experience managing large-scale software projects
    • Skilled in budgeting, project documentation, and resource planning
    Soft Skills:
    • Detail-oriented and proactive with strong delivery commitment
    • Effective communication and leadership in agile environments
    • Open to feedback and responsive to change

    Language Requirements

    • Japanese: Business level
    • English: Basic level or above

    Preferred Skills & Qualifications

    • Knowledge of financial services or digital payment systems
    • Background in Java or PHP-based development
    • Experience in large-scale Japanese tech firms
    • Proficiency in project risk planning and cost control

     

     

     

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