Experience managing engineering teams, hiring, and mentoring.
Strong technical background in software development, system architecture, APIs, and cloud solutions.
Project management experience with planning, scheduling, and stakeholder management; PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Requirements:
Lead and manage multiple engineering teams (internal + partners) to ensure high performance.
Act as Project Manager when needed, overseeing planning, scheduling, and delivery.
Ensure alignment between technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.
Foster a strong engineering culture while balancing delivery timelines and people management.
Job description
One of our top clients, a well-established Japanese company undergoing a global digital transformation in construction, is seeking an Engineering Manager with strong project management skills. You’ll lead engineering teams while stepping in as Project Manager when needed to deliver key initiatives.
Join a new global team driving innovation and making a large societal impact!
This is a full-time role, fully remote anywhere in Japan.
Why Join?
Work-Life Balance: Full Remote from all Japan + Flex-time
Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement
Bilingual Environment: Diverse, multicultural team
Pre-IPO Phase
Global Expansion (The company is aiming to become a global leader and already has offices in India, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam)
Role Overview
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple engineering teams and step into a Project Manager role for key projects. You’ll ensure both technical excellence and project delivery as the company moves from vendor reliance to in-house capabilities. You’ll work closely with global leadership, scaling a bilingual engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple engineering teams (internal + partners) to ensure high performance
Act as Project Manager when needed, overseeing planning, scheduling, and delivery
Ensure alignment between technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors
Foster a strong engineering culture while balancing delivery timelines and people management
Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to define technical strategy
Improve development processes using Agile methodologies
About the Company
This company is one of Japan’s most established and respected enterprises, with over 1,200 employees and a remarkable 400-year history in the construction industry.
The CEO graduated in the United States and is highly committed to innovation—has made a strategic decision to build the company’s first-ever in-house digital and product development organization. To achieve this, he has recruited some of Tokyo’s top technology leaders, including a world-class CTO, CIO, and VP of Technology.
Requirements
Language Skills: Fluent Japanese and Business-level English
(You’ll work with a business team in Japanese and an engineering team primarily in English)
Engineering Leadership: Experience managing engineering teams, hiring, and mentoring
Technical Background: Solid software development or strong technical literacy (system architecture, APIs, cloud solutions)
Project Management: Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and stakeholder management; PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus
People Management: Track record in mentoring teams and balancing process and well-being
Agile Development: Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban)
