Project Manager - Bilingual

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We seek a highly motivated Project Manager who excels at the crossroads of Product, Engineering, and Design. In this position, you will lead the charge in bringing impactful features to life-from conception through to launch.

You are a skilled organizer, problem-solver, and team collaborator who eliminates obstacles, aligns teams, and guarantees exceptional delivery. Additionally, you are curious about the future of work and eager to utilize AI-powered tools to enhance development workflows.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison connecting Product Managers, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams
• Promote a collaborative environment that emphasizes transparency and accountability throughout the product lifecycle

Delivery & Prioritization

• Manage project schedules by balancing scope, quality, and delivery speed
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritize tasks efficiently, especially when resources are limited

Proactive Problem Solving

• Detect and address bottlenecks within development processes
• Take initiative to remove obstacles for teams, whether related to dependencies, testing delays, or ambiguous requirements

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for project status updates
• Clearly convey progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders

AI-Driven Optimization (AIDLC)

• Lead the implementation of AI-assisted development methodologies
• Investigate tools that automate reporting, enhance sprint analysis, and increase team productivity

What We're Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 4-8 years of project management experience within software or technology fields
• Demonstrated success managing B2C web or mobile application projects
• In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and comparable platforms

Communication & Collaboration

• Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N1/N2/N3/N4 or equivalent certification)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities across international teams

Ownership & Execution

• Experience in setting and monitoring KPIs and delivery metrics
• Ability to excel in dynamic environments and make effective decisions under pressure

Mindset

• A results-driven problem-solving approach with a "get-it-done" mentality
• Capability to influence without formal authority and navigate complex trade-offs skillfully
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace and integrate emerging AI tools and techniques

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to products enjoyed by millions of music enthusiasts worldwide
• Join a culture that prioritizes innovation, diversity, and teamwork
• Engage in shaping the future of AI-enabled product development
• Grow and learn within a supportive, fast-paced environment

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 4-8 years
Language Requirement: Japanese Proficiency (JLPT N1/N2/N3/N4 or equivalent certification)

Must-have skills

Scrum, Kanban, Technical Project Management, JLPT N3 / N4

Good-to-have skills

Agile, AI Tools, Jira, Confluence