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#124006 - Program Manager (Japanese Speaking)

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Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
Senior level
Coordinate and drive Application Security programs (Code Freshness, Operational Ownership), lead cross-functional meetings, manage risks/milestones, maintain program documentation, analyze data with SQL/IQL, communicate status to leadership, and implement change management and iterative improvements.
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Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our client's Application Security organization by coordinating strategic programs that improve engineering operations and application security processes. This role will partner closely with PMO teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, facilitate program governance, and deliver key initiatives. Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Application Security organization by coordinating the Code Freshness (R&Ds) and Operational Ownership Expectations programs.

• Lead recurring team meetings and facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Create and maintain project documentation and program artifacts.

• Track progress, risks, blockers, milestones, and key results (KRs).

• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Coordinate change management initiatives across multiple teams.

• Analyze program data using SQL and/or IQL to support reporting and decision making.

• Independently identify problems, research solutions, and drive rapid iterative improvements.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Japanese language proficiency

• 8-10 years of experience

• Strong program or project management experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with PMO teams

• Experience tracking progress, risks, blockers, and key results (KRs)

• Experience communicating effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong SQL and/or IQL skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

 

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Application Security domain knowledge

 

Additional Information

Required Tools & Platforms

• SQL

• IQL

 

Location, Time & Engagement

• Remote contract opportunity

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Open to candidates located in the United States and approved LATAM countries

• Must be available to work within U.S. business time zones

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