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Lead ADAS Innovation as a Technical Project Manager

Tokyo 23 Wards Temporary - ¥8,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
Join a high-profile ADAS development program in Japan, leading cross-functional engineering teams and driving project success from planning through delivery. This role combines technical leadership, stakeholder management, and hands-on involvement in advanced automotive software and system development.
  • Shape the Future of ADAS Technology in Japan
  • Own technical leadership and customer-facing impact

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global automotive technology organization developing next-generation mobility and driver assistance solutions. The company works with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and offers a collaborative international environment focused on innovation, quality, and engineering excellence.

Job Description

Project Management

  • Lead end-to-end execution of ADAS development projects.
  • Define project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor project performance across scope, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Manage customer communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Facilitate project reviews, status meetings, and escalation management.
  • Coordinate activities across global and offshore development teams.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical direction for ADAS systems and embedded software development.
  • Review system architecture, software design, and technical solutions.
  • Support engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Lead requirements analysis, impact assessments, and change management activities.
  • Drive technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive development processes and quality standards.

Delivery & Quality Management

  • Ensure project KPIs, quality objectives, and customer expectations are achieved.
  • Oversee development lifecycle activities from requirements definition through validation.
  • Support root cause analysis, issue management, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain project documentation, governance processes, and reporting standards.

The Successful Applicant

Required Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in automotive software and/or system development.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager, Technical Leader, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
  • Proven track record managing complex automotive development programs.
  • Experience working directly with OEMs and/or Tier-1 suppliers.

Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
    • Embedded Software Development
    • C++
    • Automotive Software Platforms
    • System Architecture
    • Software Integration and Validation
    • Automotive Development Lifecycle
  • Good understanding of:
    • CAN, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet
    • ECU Development
    • System Verification and Validation
    • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
    • Functional Safety (ISO 26262)

Communication

  • Business-level English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to lead customer meetings and technical discussions independently.
  • Experience collaborating with multinational and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in ADAS, autonomous driving, camera, radar, sensor fusion, or related technologies.
  • Experience with global automotive technology suppliers or major automotive development projects.
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
  • Previous experience as a Software Architect, Senior Engineer, or Technical Lead.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a strategic ADAS program with long-term stability.
  • Significant customer-facing exposure and technical ownership.
  • Involvement in advanced automotive and next-generation mobility technologies.
  • International work environment with global engineering collaboration.
  • Opportunity to influence project delivery, technical direction, and business outcomes.



Contact
Serena Wu
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088596
Phone number
+81 3 6627 6137

Job summary

Function
IT
Specialisation
Project Management
Specialisation
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Serena Wu
Consultant phone
+81 3 6627 6137
Job Reference
JN-082026-7088596
Company Type
Foreign Multinational

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