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Program Management Specialist

TokyoRemoteFull-time

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A Program Management Specialist drives multi-faceted program management for lunar exploration missions, handling technical development, operational planning, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination, and sales support.

About this role

ispace is looking for Program Management Specialist to join our growing team.
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

    • Skills

    Budget PlanningConfluenceCost ControlFinancial AnalysisGovernment GrantsJiraP&L ManagementProject ManagementSpace MissionsTechnical Documentation

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