Project Management - Osaka

Responsible for supporting the director in project scheduling and resource coordination.

Additionally, you will work on progress management and issue resolution within the project.

Specifically:

• Assist in creating schedules for milestones and release dates
• Monitor progress to ensure tasks are proceeding according to schedule
• Report any progress issues to the Director and propose solutions
• Support coordination between development sections and team members
• Prepare documentation to provide clear visibility of various situations
• Create proposal materials aimed at improving workflows

Attractive Points of the Assigned Department

You will be involved in projects across the entire studio. While the responsibility is significant, this makes the role highly rewarding and impactful.

Attractive Points of This Position

Since each project requires a different approach for progress management and team coordination, you will need to work through trial and error, which helps develop strong adaptability.

This is a highly rewarding position where you can feel both personal growth and project growth on a daily basis.

In the future, you can aim to take on a leadership role, overseeing and managing the project management team.

Requirements

Must-have:

• At least 3 years of practical experience in game development

(Platform or role does not matter, but must have a solid understanding of the overall game development process)

• Experience working on projects from start to finish
• Proficiency in Excel (including ability to use functions)

Nice-to-have:

• Experience as a Project Manager in game development
• Experience as a Section Leader in game development
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Backlog, Jira; specific tools are not mandatory)
• Experience in budget management related to development
• Experience in dealing with partner companies
• Leadership experience in game development

Ideal candidate:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proactive mindset to propose improvements for workflow efficiency, not just follow established processes
• Ability to handle multitasking, prioritize effectively, and work flexibly and attentively
• Strong communication skills and ability to adjust flexibly according to circumstances
• Basic business etiquette and understanding of confidentiality obligations

Benefits

• Free drinks available in the office
• Casual dress code (no uniforms required)
• Seminar and training support programs
• Special allowance for dedicated development roles
• Employee referral program
• Annual health check-up
• Special leave for COVID-19 vaccination
• Influenza vaccination support
• Employee consultation service
• Access to comprehensive welfare club services
• Full social insurance coverage
• Retirement allowance system

Plus many other benefits to support a comfortable working environment!

Working Hours

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (7.5 hours of actual work per day)

Note: The above is an estimated working time, as this position is subject to a specialized discretionary labor system.

Holidays & Leave

• Full five-day workweek (Saturday and Sunday off)
• National holidays, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays
• Approximately 125 annual holidays
• Paid leave: Up to 12 days granted upon joining (number of days varies depending on the month of hire)

Compensation

• Annual salary will be determined based on previous compensation, experience, and skills.

Insurance

• Health insurance
• Welfare pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement Benefits

• Available (Lump-sum payment and defined contribution pension plan)

Retirement Age

• Mandatory retirement at age 60, with a re-employment program available

Additional Notes

• Applications from individuals with disabilities are welcome.