PART-TIME Project Manager

Japan, Tokyo Design / Creative Work Part-Time (Contract)

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the company’s projects and will work 15~20 hours a week (remote + from our office). The ideal candidate for this position is a native Japanese speaker with a good command of English and 3+ years of project management work experience.

・ At least 3 years of experience in project management within a creative agency environment, demonstrating an ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic setting.
・ Native Japanese speaker with excellent command of English, capable of effectively communicating in a multicultural environment.
・ Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and flexibly to meet deadlines.
・ Proficient in using project management tools and technology, with a proactive and team-oriented approach to work.

・ Manage end-to-end project cycles for a variety of creative initiatives, including graphic and digital design, website development, content creation, and event production.
・ Utilize project management tools to assign resources, monitor progress, and ensure efficient project delivery within budget and scope.
・ Conduct regular client meetings and presentations, maintain project documentation, and provide timely updates on project status.
・ Foster strong client and team relationships, supporting the Creative Director in ensuring project alignment and success.

・ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or related field preferred.
・ Desirable: Industry certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or CAPM).

・ 15 to 20 hours per week
・ Flexible working hours, sample schedule:
・ Mondays 14:00 - 18:00 - Remote 4 hours
・ Tuesdays 10:00 - 18:00 - Remote 7 hours (1 hour lunch break)
・ Thursdays 9:00 - 12:00 - Remote 3 hours
・ Friday 14:00 - 18:00 - Remote 4 hours

・ ¥3,000 / hour
・ Transportation to and from residence and all business related travel
・ Company will provide laptop with required software

Country / Region

Japan

Prefecture (State)

Tokyo

Location (Address)

Toranomon 40MT Building 7F 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0001

Job by

Custom Media K.K.

Custom Media is an award-winning bilingual, digital integrated marketing, content-creation and strategic communications agency in Tokyo.