JOB DESCRIPTION: 
1. Project Management:

• Manage team development efforts towards successful iterative project delivery
• Ensure appropriate procedures and processes are followed with on-time delivery on projects
• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure projects and task for delivery commitments and keep communication lines open and transparent on impediments or risk for on-time delivery
• Refine requirements to translate them into functional specs
• Collaborate with Group and stakeholders to collect and document project requirements, development of user stories, estimates and delivery schedules
• Define and enforce well defined processes and standard to ensure quality in all tasks and documentation

2. Team and Department Management:

• Scope of management: 30+ engineering talents 
• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams and departments, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the teams and provide guidance and support to achieve them.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

3. Engineering Development:

• Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent to build high-performing teams.
• Coach to team members, help them grow and advance in their careers.
• Deliver training programs and initiatives to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of the engineering team.
• Establish vision and career roadmap for technical engineering aligned with business needs

4. Strategic Execution:

• Align engineering initiatives with the overall strategic goals of the company.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies to drive product innovation and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth execution of engineering projects.

5. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as product managers and business leaders, to understand their requirements and align engineering efforts accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, actively proposing and securing new opportunities that align with the growth and achievements of the development organization.
• Cultivate the organization effectively to eliminate a passive outsourcing mindset and foster a proactive approach.

6. Operational Excellence:

• Implement and improve engineering processes and methodologies to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Build the Engineering experiences through enhancing the technical interview process and Engineering Onboarding programs
• Drive the adoption of best practices and industry standards within the engineering organization
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and effectively

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QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have: 

• Background in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Information System 
• Proficiency in English
• 10+ years’ experience in managing web project or product development 
• 4+ years’ experience with people management and stakeholder management
• Experience in handling an engineer team (direct or indirect) of 20+ members
• Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to adapt to large, complex, and frequent changes, ensuring the engineering organization can effectively respond to evolving market demands.
• Inclusive Leadership: Advocates for diversity and inclusion within the organization, fostering an environment that values and leverages diverse perspectives.
• Networking / Relationship Building (People management/ Stakeholder management): Strategically expands networks and builds strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, to drive collaboration and achieve organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Designs and implements strategies for effectively managing high-risk initiatives, ensuring that potential risks are identified and mitigated to minimize impact on project outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to think strategically and influences the direction of the organization, aligning engineering initiatives with the overall strategic goals of the company.

Nice to have:

• Experience working at similar level in an IT firm, such as Department Manager, VP of Engineering / Head of Delivery / CTO
• Holding professional certification in management, such as PMP, PgMP, CSM, PMI-ACP 
• Experience in managing/developing B2B applications
• Fluent in Japanese (N1/N2) is a big plus