Data Project Manager (Japanese and English Speaking)

In this role you will

• In this role, you will work closely with Japanese stakeholders to understand their needs, define project scopes, and ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of data solutions. These projects will range from dashboard and report development to analytics and data governance activities. By balancing strategic vision, technical understanding, and strong stakeholder engagement, you will help drive value from our clients’ data assets.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Engage directly with Japanese stakeholders to understand business requirements, translate needs into actionable data projects, and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate regular status updates, workshops, and review sessions, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives.
Project Planning & Execution:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring all data initiatives are delivered on-time and within scope.
• Monitor progress against project objectives and provide proactive updates to stakeholders and internal teams.
Data Project Management:
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of data-related solutions such as dashboards, reports, analytics models, and data governance frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal technical teams (e.g., data engineers, data analysts, BI developers) to ensure accuracy, reliability, and scalability of delivered solutions.
Stakeholder Management::
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Participate in strategic meetings with the company's leadership to understand their needs and translate them into actionable technical strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between distributed teams in Vietnam and Japan.
Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of project requirements, decisions, progress, and outcomes.
• Provide regular performance metrics, insights, and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making at all organizational levels.ion journey.

What you will bring

• Language Skills: Good Japanese (N2) and English speaking skills enabling confident communication with stakeholders. 
• Experience: 5+ years in project management or client-facing roles, with 3+ years in IT environments (tech or non-tech roles, e.g., partnership management, marketing, or change management).
• Technical Acumen:
(1) Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), data warehousing concepts, SQL, and analytics methodologies.
(2) Prior experience managing full lifecycle data projects is highly desirable.
(3) Bonus if prior experience with Snowflake and / or Geographic Information System analytics.
• Japanese clients: Cultural sensitivity and experience working with Japanese business practices are a strong advantage.
• Soft skills: Interpersonal skills, problem-solving

Why you'll love working here?

• 🏆 Join Vietnam’s Best IT Company – Recognized by ITViec for 7 consecutive years, including 2 successive years as the Winner. Work with some of the best minds in the industry and be part of a company that’s redefining how businesses scale through technology.
• 🌍 Career Growth & Leadership Development – Work closely with NFQ’s leadership team, gain mentorship from experienced executives, and have direct exposure to high-level strategic decisions. Your growth is limitless, as long as you’re ready to step up, opportunities will always be there for you.
• 💰 Competitive Compensation – We believe great talent deserves great rewards. Expect an attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a benefits package that reflects your impact. We value talent over salary budgets—exceptional contributions deserve exceptional rewards.
• ✨ And Many More Benefits to Explore! But most importantly healthy work-life balance and an environment where you can thrive—professionally and personally. Including:
- Laptop is provided.
- Community Tech activities.
- A fun & dynamic environment and freedom to be creative.
- Modern office with a flexible relaxing zone.
- 13th-month salary pro-rata (based on business situation/performance).
- Performance review 2 times/ year.
- Extra Premium Healthcare & Annual Health-check.
- 15 days annual leaves.


Working time: Monday – Friday (9AM - 6PM)
Locations: NFQ welcomes you to our offices in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, Ha Noi City), choose the location that suits you best and join us on a journey of innovation and excellence.