Program Manager (Japan, Japanese Speaker)

Join PlusAI, a leading company in the autonomous vehicle industry, as a Program Manager. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for Japan-based programs, managing ongoing projects and serving as the liaison between Japanese partners and PlusAI's teams in the U.S. You will be responsible for gathering project performance information, preparing status reports, maintaining project plans, identifying risks, and traveling to Japan for key meetings and activities. This position offers unlimited PTO, flexible working arrangements, health benefits, equity options, professional development opportunities, and daily catered lunches.

• Independently manage ongoing programs with PlusAI’s Japanese customers, acting as the primary point of contact for program-level matters.
• Gather and integrate project performance and progress information from engineering, quality, and partner teams, and prepare and deliver detailed status reports.
• Identify dependencies and risks early, and drive mitigation plans across internal teams and partner organizations.

• Willingness and ability to travel to Japan approximately 25% of the time
• Strong organizational and planning skills; a natural leader in providing structure, prioritization, and decisiveness
• Solid program management experience, with a proven track record of building and executing complex, cross-functional programs
• Fluent in Japanese and English, with the ability to work professionally in both languages — written, verbal, and in real-time discussion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to adapt style and approach for different audiences and cultural contexts
• Prior professional experience living or working in Japan, with first-hand familiarity with Japanese business norms and communication style
• Experience working with Japanese automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• Experience in the automotive, autonomous vehicle, or trucking industry