ADAS Project Manager position in Japan
ADAS Project Manager
Company Overview
Technological and industrial leader in electrification driving assistance systems company.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Products: Handle existing projects involving front cameras sensors vision systems and LiDAR while also engaging in activities to secure new projects.
Existing Projects: Software updates system changes and configuration modifications for products already in mass production
Manage OEM/OES projects (components systems using established technologies)
Responsible for KPI achievement across profitability quality and production readiness
Secure and manage project resources
For Phase 2 (P2) projects not completed in Phase 1 (P1) drive coordination with P2 stakeholders
Resolve project-related issues and escalations
Check and validate team activities suggest timing scenarios to meet milestones
Conduct concept competitions for customer requests (RFI RFQ) as applicable
Define and manage own budget and portions of project/system budgets
Define scope and prepare project team for decision-making processes in committees
Prepare/submit CAA and IAR (project/system level); address issues with P1 PM or launch manager
Coordinate all internal and external project changes via team
Apply Design to Cost methodology
Escalate gaps vs. goals appropriately with proper speed and foresight
Lead AAI activities and foster PTM development across the team
Set project goals and take ownership of PTMs
Experience and Qualifications
Software knowledge
Experience as a PM (even technical sales backgrounds are accepted) or SW Engineers willing to transition to PM
Automotive industry experience
Business-level English
Business-level Japanese (N2 preferred; N3 acceptable if communication is sufficient)
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work in an international environment (few Japanese members in the team)
Resilience under pressure and assertiveness in expressing opinions
Work Location
Tokyo
Required Experience:
IC