Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join PayPay's Data Engineering team as a Technical Program Manager and play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and delivering intricate data initiatives. Collaborate with engineering managers, data engineers, and product managers to ensure the delivery of scalable and reliable data solutions. Your expertise in program structuring, communication, and stakeholder management will be crucial in this fast-paced environment. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, while also driving program momentum and mitigating risks. Continuous process improvement is key to enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. This is a full-time, hybrid workstyle position offering various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, preferably within a data engineering or related environment
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, technologies, and best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Demonstrated ability to structure and manage complex programs
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in using program management tools and methodologies
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in technical program management
• Proven experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives, such as Agile Adoption or process improvement efforts
• For Senior Technical Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program structures to activate and manage data engineering programs, including defining how teams work together, establishing information sharing and archiving processes, and outlining delivery plans
• Establish and maintain organized systems for program information, such as project schedules, milestones, documentation, and meeting minutes, ensuring easy access and recall
• Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the program lifecycle. This includes identifying key stakeholders, establishing communication channels, and managing expectations
• Facilitate day-to-day activities and drive program momentum through effective meetings, decision-making processes, and proactive problem-solving
• Manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure minimal impact on program delivery
• Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and technologies
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Proficiency in software development methodologies, process with experience in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks and using tools like JIRA for project management
• Familiarity with system architecture, and best practices

Benefits

• Social Insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance and compensation insurance)
• 401K
• Translation/Interpretation support
• VISA sponsor + Relocation support
• Super Flex Time (No Core Time)
• In principle, 9:00am-5:45pm (actual working hours: 7h45m + 1h break)
• Every Sat/Sun/National holidays (In Japan)/New Year's break/Company-designated Special days
• Annual leave (up to 14 days in the first year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment. Can be used from the date of hire)
• Personal leave (5 days each year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment)
• PayPay's own special paid leave system, which can be used to attend to illnesses, injuries, hospital visits, etc., of the employee, family members, pets, etc
• Annual salary paid in 12 installments (monthly)
• Based on skills, experience, and abilities
• Reviewed once a year
• Special Incentive once a year *Based on company performance and individual contribution and evaluation
• Late overtime allowance
• Payroll payment can be changed to digital salary payment “PayPay Paycheck” for an amount set by you
• Hybrid Workstyle (flexible working style including Remote and office)