Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology)

Skillhouse ·www.skillhouse.co.jp

Location Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Salary JPY 8,000,000 - 11,000,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
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A Global IT Service firm is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead to play a pivotal role in driving strategic execution and continuous improvement within the Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department (GATD). This position will be responsible for leading and facilitating the planning, promotion, and ideation of common improvement initiatives and complex strategic projects across multiple organizations. This role requires an individual who can thrive in uncertain and evolving environments, understand diverse stakeholder perspectives, and drive initiatives steadily through to successful completion while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate the planning, promotion, and ideation stages of common improvement initiatives and strategic cross-functional projects
- Continuously identify challenges and issues faced by cross-functional teams and strategically propose approaches to achieve organizational goals
- Skillfully involve and align stakeholders across multiple organizations, time zones, and cultures to ensure successful project execution
- Lead initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring timely and effective delivery
- Implement and mature project management governance models tailored for a global, fast-paced environment
- Provide support, tools, and training to project teams across different regions, fostering consistent and high-quality project delivery
- Optimize portfolio management processes for efficient resource allocation and robust risk mitigation
- Ensure clear alignment between project execution and strategic business objectives, translating vision into tangible outcomes
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across project and program delivery functions
- Collaborate closely with internal organizations and GATD stakeholders to deliver high-impact business outcomes

Required skills:
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Project Management, Program Management, or a PMO role within a technology-driven company
- Proven experience in establishing and maturing PMO processes, governance frameworks, and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects involving distributed global teams
- Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid) and when to apply them
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority across diverse cultures and seniority levels
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Microsoft Project)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required due to the global nature of our teams

Why should you apply:
- The opportunity to build and refine critical organizational capabilities within a global technology leader
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-impact global projects that are shaping the future of e-commerce advertising
- A collaborative environment focused on operational excellence where your contributions are highly valued
- The ability to work closely with teams across Japan, Singapore, India, and China in a truly global setting
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading global company
- The chance to influence organizational effectiveness and enable predictable, high-quality project delivery at scale


Company Overview:
This is a global company with a strong presence in multiple business sectors. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company prides itself on its diverse and international environment, providing ample career opportunities and a commitment to equal opportunity. With a wide range of business activities, the company also works with various technologies. You can choose your preferred working environment, whether Windows or Mac! Meals at the employee cafeteria are free, and the chef regularly comes up with new menus, ensuring you never get bored of the meals!

Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Flextime or staggered working hours possible)
Work Style: Hybrid (Typically 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home)
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, New Year holidays, paid leave, bereavement leave, and other special leave
Benefits: Full social insurance (employee pension insurance, health insurance, worker’s accident compensation insurance, unemployment insurance), DC pension plan, transportation allowance, childcare and caregiving support, cafeteria, retirement benefit system, welfare services (Relo Club), health counseling services, relocation support (visa support, moving), employee discounts (moving, language classes, etc.), and more
Interview Process: 3~4 times

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Who is hiring for the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role?
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Where is the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) job located?
The Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role with Skillhouse is based in Setagaya-ku, JP.
What does the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role pay?
Skillhouse lists the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role at JPY 8,000,000–11,000,000 per year.
Is the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Skillhouse.
What experience level is the Senior PMO Specialist / PMO Lead (Ad Technology) role?
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