Define and drive project vision, objectives, and delivery strategy aligned with organizational goals. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and delivery roadmaps. Facilitate effective communication and governance between business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external vendors. Prioritize project deliverables, manage scope, and ensure alignment with agreed objectives and timelines. Oversee project execution, including development, testing, and implementation phases. Support business units to mobilize initiatives and projects emerging from regulatory and government bodies Lead a small group of business analysts and project managers for big and complex projects Monitor project progress, performance, risks, and issues, and ensure timely resolution and reporting. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, delivery excellence, and adherence to best practices. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Translation: Translate both verbal and written materials from English to Japanese and vice versa as needed Assist with correspondence between overseas staff and customers, ensuring translation quality and accuracy Translate internal and external company documents from Japanese to English (and vice versa) for the CEO This includes reports, emails, and other communication Understand cultural nuances to convey messages accurately Handle sensitive information with discretion Communication: Serve as a liaison between the CEO and other departments or external partners Provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences, and interactions with Japanese clients or partners Handle office communications, including phone calls, emails, and voicemail Schedule Management: Proactively manage the CEO’s calendar, arranging appointments, meetings, and conference calls Handle scheduling conflicts and adjustments to optimize the executive’s time Administrative Support: Assist with special projects and ad hoc duties as assigned Maintain accurate records and documentation Other tasks as assigned