Project Management Specialist Tokyo, Japan Hot

Job Description

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The individual will interact with a wide variety of organizations, functions and business units such as international government and industry representatives, especially on Japan Air Self-Defense (JASDF) program with potential expansion to cover other Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) services as a Project Manager (Project Management Specialist, Non-Manager position).  This individual is expected to work closely Boeing Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (BJKK) BGS-G team as well as various functional partners with The Boeing Company in the U.S.A. 

This position is based in Tokyo, Japan and will be hired on a permanent basis, subject to business conditions and individual performance.  Some oversea travel may be required, particularly to the United States.

Position Responsibilities:

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and enhance broad customer networks that proactively identify business growth opportunities and promote the value of Boeing solutions.
• Leads cross-functional teams both in the US and Japan in all required activities to acquire and manage projects.
• Closely work with US counterparts on common Boeing platforms to develop and execute integrated sustainment solutions.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
• Develops, recognizes, and motivates sustainment team members.
• Travel both in domestic and overseas in accordance with business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ten (10) years or more relevant experience in project management skills, tools and process with the Japanese government and industry.
• Basic understanding of Japan Ministry of Defense operational, sustainment and contracting processes.
• Japanese citizenship is required.
• Fluent in Japanese and English with the ability to review and translate technical information in both written and verbal forms.
• Experience leading cross functional projects and interfacing with customers, cultivating outcome-oriented business relationships.
• Experience working with and/or managing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Experience creating presentations/briefings for Senior Leadership.
• Effective communication & presentation skills, sharp business acumen, and the ability to work independently and adapt to ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience working with the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of military aircraft sustainment.
• Experience using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule accounting means.

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Employer is not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Other Job-related Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Other details will be communicated at the interview, or in the selection process.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 06, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Language Requirements

Japanese Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Japan)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.