Senior Project Manager (Remote)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

DESCRIPTION

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager in Japan to make the team stronger.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define project schedules, manage activities, determine team priorities and drives the resolution of issues and defects; ensure assigned projects are completed on time, and up to client’s expectations
• Identify project risks, develop risk mitigation plans and communicate project risks to client and senior management
• Analyze application requirements provided by client in order to understand the application vision to support the project team for a functional perspective
• Participate in overall project design, manage product life cycle processes and procedures to ensure project meets financial, business and schedule goals and on time
• Work with developers on interpreting requirements, supervising development process, ensuring work and quality are up to client’s expectation and reviewing final deliverables
• Ensure all product deliverables are satisfied with client (architecture, design documents, test cases, etc.)
• Perform technical / functional review and analysis, prepare internal and external documentation, and work closely with client to drive project results

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or related subject, Master’s degree or overseas education background is preferred
• At least 5 years of project management experience
• Solid knowledge about Software Development Lifecycle, project management standards and practices
• Hands on experience in delivering product/project in Agile Environment (Scrum is preferable)
• Able to perform project manager's activities during Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Closing project phases
• Able to organize and manage a project team and motivate the team members to achieve the project goal
• Has knowledge and able to develop and maintain project artifacts
• Recognize and conduct strategic plan to solve significant escalations and mitigate critical risks
• Able to identify stakeholders’ interests, priorities and manage stakeholders’ expectations
• Able to plan, execute and control changes
• Able to lead and engage people in a conversation, moderate small and large meetings
• Solid skills in preparing slide decks and visual materials
• Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2) or higher level of verbal and written English

NICE TO HAVE

• Able to plan, estimate and control project costs
• Able to coach, mentor and support less experienced PMs and help them resolve complex problems
• CSM/PSM or PMP certification is a plus

WE OFFER

• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Work-life balance and flexible schedule
• Online training library, mentoring, career development and potential partial grant of certification
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Referral bonuses
• Compensation for sick leave and paid time off