Program Management Lead – Workplace Strategy & Office Fit-Out
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Project & Program Management
Headcount: 1
Position Overview
We are looking for a strategic and execution-driven Program Management Lead to act as a key partner for a major global technology firm. Embedded within their Corporate Real Estate division, you will orchestrate the planning, governance, and rollout of high-profile workplace initiatives across Japan—ranging from cutting-edge office fit-outs and modernizations to complex site consolidations and corporate relocations.
This role bridges the gap between high-level capital planning and on-the-ground execution, ensuring a standardized, transparent, and highly efficient portfolio delivery.

募集背景
グローバルテック企業の不動産（Real Estate）チームのパートナーとして、日本国内における次世代ワークプレイスの創出を牽引するプログラムマネージャーを募集します。オフィス内装（Fit-out）、移転、拠点統合といった多岐にわたるプロジェクトの統合管理（企画・ガバナンス・プロセス標準化・レポーティング）を主導していただきます。
Core Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight & Governance: Establish and maintain the operational rhythm, tracking framework, and stage-gate processes for all active workplace projects in Japan.
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Serve as the central point of contact connecting real estate executives, procurement teams, facilities managers, and external general contractors.
Project Initialization: Author comprehensive project briefs and scope definitions to streamline vendor procurement and onboard execution teams smoothly.
Financial & Schedule Control: Support regional capital planning, monitor master fit-out schedules, manage budgets, and proactively mitigate risks before they impact delivery.
Executive Reporting: Deliver clear, data-driven progress updates and portfolio performance metrics to both internal leadership and external client stakeholders.

主な業務内容

What You Bring (Required)

Proven Track Record: Solid background in program management, construction advisory, or large-scale project delivery.
Tech Literacy: Advanced proficiency in project controls and presentation tools, specifically MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Professional English: Strong professional English communication skills, capable of managing relationships with international clients and corporate stakeholders.

Preferred Attributes

Bilingual Capability: Professional fluency in both Japanese and English is highly advantageous.
Market Nuance: A strong understanding of the local Japanese commercial real estate market, fit-out scheduling norms, and cost benchmarking.
Autonomy: A self-starter mentality with the ability to manage complex deliverables independently in a fast-paced environment.
Client Management: Prior experience in client-facing consulting or corporate occupier advisory roles.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Ideally 5 to 15 years of hands-on experience, with a distinct focus on commercial office fit-outs, corporate real estate relocations, or workplace transformation projects.

Benefits

Incentives: Performance-linked corporate bonus scheme.
Insurance: Full social insurance coverage (Health, Employment, Industrial Accident, and Welfare Pension).
Retirement: Corporate retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions.
Time Off: Generous paid annual leave, national holidays, and dedicated sick leave.
Growth: Sponsored professional development, industry certifications, and continuous training tracks.
Mobility Support: Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available for qualified international candidates.

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