Global Project Manager
- Tokyo
- Partial Remote
- Full-time
- October 3, 2024
Our Mission
Driven by Based on our mission of balancing business and social contribution, we have developed and operated "skyticket", a travel booking site that allows users to search and reserve affordable airfare and hotels.
Our Achievements
- Over 20 million downloads of our app since its release in 2015
- Profitable even during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resilience across the travel industry
- Record-breaking profits achieved in June 2023
- Expansion to 6 subsidiaries overseas
- Our Global Workforce :The percentage of international employees hired exceeds 50%, we are fostering a truly global development environment.
Why Join Us?
Embrace a Global Environment
Join a team of talented individuals from Amazon headquarters, Accenture, Salesforce, and our Future Creator talent acquisition program.
Thrive in a multicultural environment, working in both Japanese and English, enhancing your soft skills and increasing your market value.
Drive Innovation and Growth
Be part of a company that actively creates new businesses, having launched three new services since 2023.
Contribute to cutting-edge AI solutions that are shaping the future of travel.
Seize Opportunities for Career Advancement
Develop your global expertise and gain valuable experience that will set you apart in the job market.
Take on challenging projects and make a real impact on our company's success.
In today's rapidly evolving landscape where AI is playing an increasingly prominent role, simply PM skills are no longer enough to guarantee market value.
For those seeking a global challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, "skyticket" offers a wealth of opportunities.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Global Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Global Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating complex development projects across our global organization. You will be responsible for leading and motivating cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Project management and leadership of development teams in Japan and overseas
- Negotiate with each department and other companies to achieve optimal specifications
- Development policy review and documentation
- Development code review and quality control
Additional Opportunities
- Experience as a leader in a global organization, leading people in various positions and getting things done.
- Gain experience in modernizing and globalizing a service with over 7 million monthly active users (MAU)
- Collaborate with offshore teams
Technology Stack
- Front-end: jQuery, React (Next.js, Redux), Vue.js (Nuxt.js, Vuex), SCSS
- Back-end: PHP (Laravel, CakePHP), Go (echo)
- Testing: Jest, Puppeteer, PHPUnit
- Development environment: npm, Yarn, Gulp, Webpack
- Virtualization: Docker
- Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Kubernetes
- Database: MySQL, Cloud Spanner, Redis
- Log analysis: fluentd + Elasticsearch (or Stackdriver) + Kibana, Sentry
- CI tool: Github Actions
- API definition: Swagger
- Editor/IDE: Visual Studio Code
Required Skills
- Project management or team leadership experience
- Communication skills in both Japanese and English
- Experience in defining requirements and specifications
- Experience in negotiating and coordinating with stakeholders
- Experience in software design/development
Welcomed skills
- At least 2 years of experience in planning, managing and directing large-scale web services or smartphone applications
- Knowledge and experience in offshore development
The kind of person we are looking for
- A person who can accelerate multinational projects with the involvement of others
- A person who wants to work in an environment that is in a phase of transformation
- A person who is motivated to lead a team to achieve growth
- A person who has flexible communication skills and can build smooth relationships
- People who have a strong desire to contribute to society
About Adventure
Adventure is on a mission to contribute to society, by creating jobs in local communities through the travel industry.
Adventure developed and now operates their travel booking website, “skyticket”, which allows users to search, compare, and purchase all their travel necessities on one platform, including cheap airline tickets, hotels, and tours.
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