IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Join our team of Technical Project Managers who provide a wide range of project-based solutions and services to a variety of multinational corporations, helping them to expand or significantly change their technology footprint in Japan.
 
Our IT consulting and project management services have been a key component in the timely delivery of many complex and time-constrained IT infrastructure projects for corporate offices and data center projects. Each project is different, dependent upon the unique needs of our clients.

As a professional IT project management consultant, you'll enjoy a variety of challenging project assignments, varying in complexity.

Projects such as:

• New infrastructure technology set-ups and migrations, design and construction management of office networks and data center infrastructure.
• Implementing secure network and server -based solutions
• Network cabling and machine room design and construction, Wireless Networks, Network equipment installations (Single and multi-site deployments);
• On-premise and Cloud-based server set-ups and migrations, email and messaging technology implementations,
• Telephony, Audio Visual and Security Systems deployments,
• PC and mobile computing hardware refresh and deployment, software upgrades and migrations
• and plenty more!

Read more examples on the Case Studies section of our website - https://www.eiresystems.com/case-studies-all/

Language Skills (Required):

English & Japanese: Professional level proficiency

※　Applicants MUST be resident of Japan and be available to work full-time in Tokyo.

Technical Project Manager – About the role:
 
Working both independently, and as part of a team of Technical Project Managers, IT Infrastructure specialists and IT Support Engineers, you’ll be engaged in the following:

• Project management, project planning and execution management; vendor management
• Attending meetings with clients for defining requirements and to conduct site surveys
• Supporting design of various infrastructure solutions working closely with engineering teams, vendor and client-side subject matter experts.
• Coordinating quotation requirements, helping to define and prepare Bills of Materials, analyzing cost proposals from vendors and preparing and issuing analysis reports and recommendations.
• Issuing order forms for hardware/software procurement
• Holding status meetings with cabling and hardware vendors, technical project teams and business side project stakeholders.
• Communicating and coordinating with client end-users, technical project teams and vendors to ensure smooth delivery of projects, on time.
• Proposing solutions for outstanding issues and risk mitigation.
• Supervising construction activities on-site and preparing status reports
• Organizing required project documents, work permits, site access request forms, etc.
• Efficiently manage and maintain network and layout documentation, using various tools such as MS Excel, MS Visio, AutoCAD, or other similar software tools.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable Project Management and Coordination skills and knowledge of methodical approaches to project management.
• Relevant Industry certifications such as PMP or Prince2, are desirable but not a pre-requisite.
• Japanese language skills. At minimum, be able to communicate using Japanese for coordinating and instructing local Japanese technology service providers.
• A track-record of successfully building and supporting a variety of networking, server and end-user computing solutions for mid- and large-scale companies.
• Ability to read and understand network topology diagrams and architectural and electrical drawings.
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills; professional in interactions with clients and assertive and persuasive within project team structures.
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Visio, AutoCAD and MS Project
• Academic background in Information Technology or related technical/engineering discipline

Language Skills (Required):

English & Japanese: Professional level proficiency

※　Applicants MUST be resident of Japan and be available to work full-time in Tokyo.