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
Experience: 4–8 years
Language Requirement: Japanese Proficiency (JLPT N1/N2/N3/N4 or equivalent certification)
Scrum, Kanban, Technical Project Management, JLPT N3 / N4
Agile, AI Tools, Jira, Confluence
