Project Management Specialist - Tokyo, Japan

The individual will interact with a wide variety of organizations, functions and business units such as international government and industry representatives, especially on Japan Air Self-Defense (JASDF) program with potential expansion to cover other Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) services as a Project Manager (Project Management Specialist, Non-Manager position).  This individual is expected to work closely Boeing Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (BJKK) BGS-G team as well as various functional partners with The Boeing Company in the U.S.A. 

This position is based in Tokyo, Japan and will be hired on a permanent basis, subject to business conditions and individual performance.  Some oversea travel may be required, particularly to the United States.

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• →Maintain and enhance broad customer networks that proactively identify business growth opportunities and promote the value of Boeing solutions.
• →Leads cross-functional teams both in the US and Japan in all required activities to acquire and manage projects.
• →Closely work with US counterparts on common Boeing platforms to develop and execute integrated sustainment solutions.
• →Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners.
• →Develops, recognizes, and motivates sustainment team members.
• →Travel both in domestic and overseas in accordance with business needs.

• Ten (10) years or more relevant experience in project management skills, tools and process with the Japanese government and industry.
• Basic understanding of Japan Ministry of Defense operational, sustainment and contracting processes.
• Japanese citizenship is required.
• Fluent in Japanese and English with the ability to review and translate technical information in both written and verbal forms.
• Experience leading cross functional projects and interfacing with customers, cultivating outcome-oriented business relationships.
• Experience working with and/or managing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Experience creating presentations/briefings for Senior Leadership.
• Effective communication & presentation skills, sharp business acumen, and the ability to work independently and adapt to ambiguity.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience working with the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of military aircraft sustainment.
• Experience using Earned Value Management or similar cost and schedule accounting means.

This requisition is for a locally hired position. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Other details will be communicated at the interview, or in the selection process.