Project Manager (Amway)

Job Number: 304

External Description:

Owns overall project management activities for multiple projects, i.e. project planning, scope management, schedule management, cost management, quality management, communication & stakeholder management (including external vendors), risk and issue management, change management, and others as required by the projects 

• Collaborate and communicate with functional teams in Japan, regional or global headquarters of the company through projects, and project related escalations, meetings, and other media. Serves as the key point of contact for all aspects of the program or project; ensures smooth execution and delivery 
• Produces accurate and professional regular reports for assigned projects and presents at executive reviews. Develops, manages and reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares communication reports 
• Assesses project issues and develops solutions to meet cost, quality, timing and delivery objectives 
• Develops appropriate tools to monitor project progress and communicate appropriately to key stakeholders 
• Produces and maintains project associated documents such as project management plan, work breakdown structure, project approval related documents, RACI, meeting minutes, risk/issue/change register, and regular project reports. 
• Learns and operationalize business model, terminology, systems, processes, closely related projects, and culture and core values, which are essential for smooth project management. 
• Contributes own knowledge and learning to PMO through study groups, lessons learnt, tool development, and other team meetings 
• Develops and executes regular improvement activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development and business program processes 
• Project types may include but not be limited to 

- new product development and product launches, business programs or initiatives - business programs established under Annual Operating Plan or Long-Range Business Plan. - business workflow visualization and process improvements 

 

MANAGEMENT LEVEL  Budget / Revenue Direct Reports Indirect Reports 

Dependent on respective projects NIL NIL 

 

Additional Scope Information 

- Requires full proficiency in principles and practices of area of specialty - Provides solutions to a variety of problems of simple to moderate scope and complexity using application of basic standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques - Leads simple to moderately complex projects - Manages simple to moderately complex programs - Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR RELATED EXPERIENCE 

 

Certification(s) / License(s) 

BA/BS 

Business Administration (majoring in Marketing), Computer Science, Project Management, Business Information Services, Finance, Engineering 

 

A minimum of 5-year experience in project management 

PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certified (desired) 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Related Experience: 

 

• Priority Management -- Effectively oversees, coordinates, and integrates resources to support project and/or organizational goals; manages competing resources and priorities, establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time, on profile and on budget. 
• Issues Resolution -- Uses sound judgment to escalate issues for quick resolution; allows for challenges to be alleviated with a sense of urgency. 
• Business analyses – Ability to evaluate business processes, performing requirement analysis, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. 
• Communicate Business Information -- Effectively communicating and presenting insights grounded on complex data (both verbally and written) in succinct terms to influence all levels and global audiences; helps others understand data and translate it into actionable business insights. 
• Relationship Management -- Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships, including ability to influence, negotiate and manage conflicts effectively and constructively with clients, vendors and peers. 
• Critical Thinking -- Ability to formulate conclusions and recommendations using facts and data, business analysis, deductive reasoning and sound judgment. 
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills 
• Principled and ethical character 
• Adaptable and flexible 
• Results-driven and entrepreneurial personality 
• Computer literate – able to use technology to harness data and generate insights that optimize project performance 
• Proficiency in both Japanese and business English 

 

Job Number: 304

Community / Marketing Title: Project Manager (Amway)

Location_formattedLocationLong: Tokyo, Tokyo JP