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Program Management Specialist

Ispace Technologies

Ispace Technologies

Tokyo, Japan
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
This role is responsible for driving multi-faceted program management activities across lunar exploration missions, including technical development, operational planning, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination (domestic and international), and sales support. Leveraging a strong technical background, the specialist will collaborate closely with executive leadership to support decision-making and provide strategic recommendations that contribute to both mission success and business growth.
月面探査を含む宇宙ミッションにおいて、技術開発、運用計画、財務管理、国内外ステークホルダーとの調整、セールス支援など、事業推進に必要な多面的な業務を担当します。技術的なバックグラウンドを活かしつつ、経営層との連携を通じて意思決定支援や戦略的提案を行い、ミッションの成功と事業成長に貢献していただきます。

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor progress of technical development items and prepare related reports
  • Facilitate communication and issue resolution with engineering teams
  • Support project execution management including scheduling, risk tracking, and budgeting
  • Manage program-level Profit & Loss (P&L), including budget planning, cost control, and financial analysis
  • Coordinate with domestic and international stakeholders, including contract and negotiation support (e.g., oversea space agency, overseas partners, Japanese research institutions)
  • Support sal+C4es activities such as proposal creation, client engagement, technical presentations, and quotation assistance
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to provide strategic input, decision-making support, and feedback on business planning
  • Organize internal and external meetings and prepare minutes
  • Assist in the creation of presentation materials and reports (in both Japanese and English)
  • 技術開発項目の進捗確認と報告資料の作成
  • 技術チームとの連携・課題整理・情報共有の推進
  • プロジェクト進行管理(スケジュール、リスク、予算)の支援
  • プログラム全体の損益(P&L)管理:予算計画、コスト管理、収支分析
  • 国内外ステークホルダーとの調整・契約・交渉支援(例:海外宇宙機関、海外パートナー企業、国内研究機関など)
  • セールス活動の支援:提案資料作成、顧客対応、技術説明、見積もり支援
  • 経営層との連携補佐:戦略的提案、意思決定支援、事業計画へのフィードバック
  • 社内外会議の運営・議事録作成
  • プレゼン資料・報告書の作成支援(日本語・英語)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in technical fields such as aerospace, robotics, telecommunications, or related industries
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in project budget and cost management (P&L)
  • Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)
  • Japanese : Native, English : Business Level
  • Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
  • 宇宙・航空・ロボティクス・情報通信など技術分野での実務経験(5年以上)
  • プロジェクトの予算・コスト管理経験(P&L管理)5年以上
  • 日本語・英語での業務遂行能力(読み書き・会話)
  • 日本語: Native, 英語: Business Leve
  • 複数の関係者と円滑にコミュニケーションを取れる能力

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

  • Knowledge of space-related projects
  • Experience in reading and preparing technical documentation
  • Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience working with international organizations
  • Experience collaborating with sales or business development teams
  • Career interest in transitioning from technical roles to program/business leadership
  • Experience managing government-funded projects (e.g., NEDO, JAXA, Cabinet Office)
  • Experience launching projects in startup or venture environments
  • 宇宙関連プロジェクトに関する知識
  • 技術文書の読解・作成経験
  • プロジェクトマネジメントツール(例:JIRA、Confluence)の使用経験
  • 海外機関との業務経験
  • セールス・事業開発部門との連携経験
  • 技術職からプロジェクト運営・事業推進へのキャリア展開を志向している方
  • 政府補助金プロジェクトのマネージメント経験(例:NEDO、JAXA、内閣府等)
  • ベンチャー企業でのプロジェクト立ち上げ経験

Others

  • Requires extensive knowledge of marketing, public relations, technology, legal, finance/accounting, etc.
  • Overseas business trips may be required several times a year.
  • マーケティング、広報、技術、法務、財務・経理、など、幅広い知識が求められます
  • 年に数回の海外出張の可能性があります