Woodward

Program Manager

Japan · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerWoodward
LocationJapan
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted22 May 2026

ウッドワード・ジャパン合同会社ではプログラムマネージャーを募集しています。
日本語が必須のポジションになります/Japanese proficiency with native level is a must.
・勤務場所/Working Place
千葉県千葉市美浜区中瀬2-6-1 WBGﾏﾘﾌﾞｳｴｽﾄ19Fです。
WBG Marive West 19F, 2-6-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba
・求人内容についてのご質問は下記までお問い合わせください。/If any questions, please contact:
email: Chiba.HR@woodward.com
尚、ご応募の際は日・英両方のレジュメをご提出くださいます様お願いします。
Please submit your resume both in Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Actions: Lead programs. Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators.

Product Actions: Accountable for program results.

Project Artifacts: Accountable for program artifacts (strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, project integration, ROI, etc.).

Project Governance: Lead program Governance.

Project Life Cycle: Accountable for program gates and deliverables.

Key Skills:

Leadership (indirect): Leads cross-functional teams with vision, motivation, and emotional intelligence. Builds trust, inspiring collaboration, and fostering team performance. Takes personal ownership of the program and drives commitment from team members.

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Strategic Thinking and Alignment: Ability to align programs with organizational strategies and goals to deliver business value. Understands the broader vision and ensures projects contribute to achieving it.

Communication: Communicates effectively to all audiences, including executives, team members, and stakeholders. Tailors messages to different stakeholders and facilitates open, clear communication.

Stakeholder Management: Engages, influences, and manages stakeholders at all levels.
Identifies and addresses stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns.

Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the program and its projects. Develops contingency plans to manage uncertainties effectively.

Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to analyze complex problems, evaluate data, and make informed decisions.
Uses metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track program progress and address issues proactively.

Financial and Resource Management: Manages budgets, forecasts costs, and tracks financial performance across the program. Allocates and manages resources (time, budget, personnel, and materials) efficiently across multiple projects.

Program Governance: Establishes frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and oversight. Ensures the program complies with organizational policies and standards.

Change Management: Manages organizational change and ensures successful adoption of program outcomes. Addresses resistance to change and fosters stakeholder buy-in for program initiatives.

Technical Program Management Skills: Coordinates multiple interrelated projects using advanced methodologies (e.g., Agile at Scale, Lean Portfolio Management) and tools (Planisware, Jira, etc.) to align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes. Manages dependencies, mitigates risks, and ensures synergy across projects within a program to maximize value and achieve program-wide objectives. Establishes clear governance structures, defines success metrics, and communicates progress effectively with executives and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and transparency

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