Description

Req ID 87313 | Yokohama-Kannai, Japan, ZF Japan Co., Ltd.

About the Team:

We are an R&D team for passenger car chassis products, with locations in Yokohama and Hiroshima, working closely with Japanese OEMs. Our core business includes vehicle suspension dampers, which have earned a strong reputation in the market and continue to drive global business growth. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in steering cross-functional development activities, ensuring alignment between engineering, customers, and global stakeholders. Join us to engage with state-of-the-art technologies and lead projects while sharing success as one team.

What you can look forward to as Project Manager:
• Manage complex cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery on scope, time, budget, and quality targets
• Lead interdisciplinary project teams and drive team effectiveness and development
• Act as the central interface between internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and partners
• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with strategic goals and ensure cross-departmental coordination
• Manage risks, resolve issues, and implement baseline and change management processes
• Oversee project KPIs (e.g., profitability, expenditures, delivery performance) and ensure target achievement
• Prepare and lead project meetings, gate reviews, and decision-making processes
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication, reporting, and escalation to senior management when required

Your Profile as Project Manager:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in project/program management in an international environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and project planning tools
• Solid business, financial, IT, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams without direct authority
• Strong customer focus with ability to build trust and manage expectations at senior levels
• Experience in risk management, stakeholder management, and change management
• Intercultural experience and strong English communication skills (Japanese is a plus)

Why you should choose ZF in Yokohama, Japan?
• Annual Leave
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Flexible Working Hour
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Growth Opportunity

Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager and apply now!
Contact
Aoi Terasaka
aoi.terasaka@zf.com

Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager and apply now!

Contact

Aoi Terasaka

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