Join a global e-commerce leader as a Facility Launch Program Manager and take ownership of launching new logistics facilities across Japan. In this high-impact role, you'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project execution from installation through handover, and help expand one of the most sophisticated logistics networks in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for new site launches and expansion projects
- Track project progress and report performance metrics to leadership
- Identify and resolve blockers through proper escalation channels
- Support negotiations with permitting authorities and external stakeholders
- Conduct regular status reviews with operational leaders to ensure readiness
- Lead ramp-up activities to meet volume and productivity targets post-launch
- Collaborate with operations, network management, and transport teams to address launch deviations
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university
- Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience
- Strong bilingual communication (verbal, written, and facilitation) in Japanese and English
Soft Skills:
- Leadership presence and ability to drive alignment across teams
- Excellent problem-solving and escalation handling
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning capabilities
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Native-level proficiency
- English: Intermediate to Business-level proficiency
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA), PMP certification, or related academic background
- Excel proficiency and data-driven problem-solving experience
- Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional launches
- Comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Experience communicating with senior stakeholders
About the Company
Our client is a U.S.-headquartered global e-commerce and technology company with a vast logistics infrastructure in Japan. With millions of shipments ranging from daily essentials to oversized goods, the company continues to expand its specialized fulfillment and delivery centers nationwide, driven by innovation and operational excellence.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- High-impact role in a fast-growing global company
- Lead site launches at the core of strategic network expansion
- Flex time system with no micromanagement
- Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, HR, finance, and operations
- Listed company benefits, generous paid leave, and structured career development
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