Full-Time

Project Manager

Application and DX

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

KDDI

KDDI

Compensation Overview

$70k - $95k/yr

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Semi on-site engagement required several days per week in the Los Angeles area.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Business-level Japanese and English communication skills (both verbal and written) are required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of project management experience (preferably in application development)
  • Experience working directly with clients, including providing operational support or on-site engagement
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
  • Interest or experience in business development and client relationship building
Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end application development projects, from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Monitor progress, quality, and budget, while facilitating effective communication between internal teams and clients.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure requirements are well understood and implemented accurately.
  • Provide support to clients through semi on-site engagement (several days per week) in the Los Angeles area.
  • Understand client operations and challenges firsthand, and offer practical solutions or improvements.
  • Act as a trusted partner by delivering operational assistance and responding promptly to business needs.
  • Build strong relationships with client stakeholders to uncover new business opportunities.
  • Propose value-added solutions based on market trends and the evolving needs of each client.
  • Contribute to the growth of the company's service offerings by identifying opportunities for expansion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master)
  • Deep understanding of web and mobile application development
  • Familiarity with development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Notion)

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1984

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KDDI's investment in YUIME aligns with tech-driven workforce management trends in Japan.
  • Partnership with Pocket RD opens new revenue streams in digital experiences for KDDI.
  • Chemix investment positions KDDI in the growing EV battery market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased AI chip market competition may impact KDDI's tech investments.
  • Regulatory challenges in Japan could affect YUIME's foreign labor support services.
  • Pocket RD's alliances with major firms may overshadow KDDI's market influence.

What makes KDDI unique

  • KDDI invests in YUIME to address Japan's labor shortages with tech solutions.
  • KDDI forms strategic alliances in 3D avatar and XR technologies with Pocket RD.
  • KDDI shows interest in next-gen EV battery technologies through Chemix investment.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

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