Job title: 【Tier 1 Global Automotive Supplier】Senior Project Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial / 製造業・メーカー
Functional Expertise: Technical (IT) / 技術職(IT) Technical (Manufacturing) / 技術職(モノづくり)
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 2026-03-27
Job ID: 70804

Job Description

Orchestrate the Future of Vehicle Electrification: Lead High-Impact Thermal System Projects!

 

■ Job Title

Senior Project Manager (Thermal Systems)

 

■ Company Overview

A major global automotive supplier driving innovation across several fields within the Automotive fields  This role will be focusing on thermal management solutions that are critical for the performance and comfort of modern electric vehicles.

 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

Act as the primary leader for mass production development projects, holding full accountability for quality, cost, delivery, and profitability. You will serve as the lead contact for major domestic automakers, manage cross-functional teams, and mentor junior project managers while ensuring all technical and financial KPIs are met.

 

■ Experience and Qualifications

  • 10+ years of team and budget management experience within the manufacturing industry.
  • Business-level English (reporting to global hubs and negotiating with suppliers).
  • Business-level Japanese (handling domestic OEM clients and internal coordination).
  • Strong leadership skills to manage a matrix organization with dual-reporting lines.

 

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • A strong technical or mechanical background in automotive engineering.
  • Experience working with Japanese automakers (J-OEM).
  • Proven track record in coaching and developing junior managers.

■ Good Reasons to Join

  • Strategic Leadership: Serve as the "conductor" of manufacturing, coordinating design, purchasing, and production for high-stakes products.
  • Professional Growth: Gain broad perspective across technology, logistics, and management in a cross-functional environment.
  • Work-Life Balance: 121 holidays per year, plus generous starting leave (17 days) and flexible/hybrid work options.
  • Global Impact: Bridge the gap between international expertise and world-class Japanese automotive standards.

 

■ Work Location

Saitama, Japan