Ref: KM46893
Japanese speaking IT Project Manager (Banking Operations Support)
| Sector | IT/Telecom/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | £40,000 - 60,000 / Year |
You will be responsible for managing banking-related IT projects, coordinating with the Operations department, and supporting smooth project execution. This includes progress tracking, risk management, resource coordination, requirements support, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.
The ideal candidate should have strong project management experience, proficiency in both Japanese and English, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders across departments and international offices.
KM46893
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, (depends on experience: YMS, Graduate)
• (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: Office based
VISA SUPPORT: Not available
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TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £40-60k depending on experience
START: January 2026 or later
LOCATION: London
Main Responsibilities
• Monitor project schedules, progress, and resource allocation
• Support overall project execution, including risk management, issue resolution, and reporting
• Assist with requirements gathering, business process documentation, and workflow definition
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and project deliverables verification
• Analyze operational impacts of system implementations and migrations
• Prepare reports and communicate project status and recommendations to stakeholders and executives
• Coordinate with internal teams, overseas offices, and vendors
Ideal Candidate
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
• Experience in banking operations or IT projects for financial institutions
• Proven project management experience and ability to drive process improvements
• Experience in business process mapping and visualization
• Strong cross-departmental coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects or teams is a plus
• Excellent communication and reporting skills to executives and HQ
Preferred:
• Experience at a consulting firm or with multiple vendors
• Experience with large-scale IT project delivery in banking or finance
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, (depends on experience: YMS, Graduate)
• (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: Office based
VISA SUPPORT: Not available
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TYPE: Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £40-60k depending on experience
START: January 2026 or later
LOCATION: London
Main Responsibilities
• Monitor project schedules, progress, and resource allocation
• Support overall project execution, including risk management, issue resolution, and reporting
• Assist with requirements gathering, business process documentation, and workflow definition
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and project deliverables verification
• Analyze operational impacts of system implementations and migrations
• Prepare reports and communicate project status and recommendations to stakeholders and executives
• Coordinate with internal teams, overseas offices, and vendors
Ideal Candidate
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English
• Experience in banking operations or IT projects for financial institutions
• Proven project management experience and ability to drive process improvements
• Experience in business process mapping and visualization
• Strong cross-departmental coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple projects or teams is a plus
• Excellent communication and reporting skills to executives and HQ
Preferred:
• Experience at a consulting firm or with multiple vendors
• Experience with large-scale IT project delivery in banking or finance
Updated: 6 days ago
Ref: KM46893