You will be entrusted with the role of Team Manager for the whole Product Development team. The PD team is working on implementing CONFIDE, our in-house software to enable the introduction of AI solutions in mission-critical applications in the context of manufacturing and logistics. In this role, you will have the opportunity to supervise the whole PD team and interface with the Business department as well as with clients. You will be getting direct feedback from business stakeholders and clients, and you will be translating this feedback into actionable commitments on the product roadmap.
Your responsibility will be to ensure that the operation of the whole PD team proceeds smoothly, that the product is developed according to the roadmap, and that the quality that we provide meets the expectations of the clients and the business team. You will be one of the key decision-makers in the direction of CONFIDE, leading the cutting-edge research and development that we are integrating into the product.
This role offers significant discretion and challenges under a lean structure, but it is a crucial position that influences the product quality of a rapidly growing startup and contributes to building a passionate organization. Even if you lack experience in a global environment, we welcome individuals with enthusiasm and leadership qualities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the entire PD team, while coordinating with business stakeholders and clients to realize client-centric development of CONFIDE.
- Take charge of the decision-making regarding the roadmap of CONFIDE; ensure team commitment to goals, and deliver results within promised deadlines.
- Interface with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable objectives for the PD team.
- Manage and mentor the PD team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and good practices.
- Maintain deep knowledge of AI technologies and trends to guide product solutions.
- Ensure high ROI of the PD team, as well as optimal and efficient resource allocation across client-facing proof-of-concept projects.
- Communicate progress, results, and insights to company leadership as well as business stakeholders and clients.
- Work with other departments (biz, sales, operations) to align PD efforts with overall company goals.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project management or product management
- Experience in team leadership or management
- Experience in client communication in business settings in Japanese
- Practical experience as a software engineer or knowledge of programming
- Willingness to engage with clients
- Business-level Japanese
Nice to haves
While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following.
- Research and development experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or deep learning (DL)
- Experience communicating with clients in Japan’s manufacturing, automotive, or healthcare industries
- PhD in computer science (CS), artificial intelligence (AI), or machine learning (ML)
Compensation
6.23 to 15.3 million JPY annually.
