Senior Program Manager
Tokyo, Japan (MJHQ)
1 - Software Development – Product Development Team /
Full-Time (English) /
On-site
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Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations.
Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading.
Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.
We are seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives that power the MujinController and other core technologies. In this role, you will orchestrate cross-functional engineering efforts, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as a key liaison between product development and business stakeholders. This is a high-impact position where you will help scale innovation and execution across global markets.
Responsibilities:
- Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives, aligning cross-functional engineering teams around stakeholder requirements and meeting milestones, scope, and outcomes
- Organize and lead cross-functional teams through complex software and systems delivery cycles
- Serve as the primary point of contact for software program updates, effectively communicating progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Establish and oversee program governance and execution framework, ensuring effective risk mitigation, milestone tracking, and optimal resource allocation.
- Manage a portfolio of technical program and product workstreams, maintaining alignment with business priorities and delivery timelines.
- Guide the definition and evolution of major product and system portfolios, collaborating with R&D and engineering to ensure delivery feasibility and technical alignment.
- Engage with all relevant teams and own the process to collect and manage requirements needed for successful delivery.
- Ensure deliverables align with company OKRs, roadmaps, initiatives, and that performance indicators are reflections of company direction.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management within software development or systems engineering
- Proven experience leading large-scale programs, cross-functional software or technical programs with multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong command of agile methodologies and complex program frameworks
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Proven success in delivering complex software systems or platforms, ideally in industrial automation or intelligent robotics
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to translate business needs into executable plans
- Familiarity with tools for agile program tracking (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
- Comfort with technical discussions, systems architecture trade-offs, and integration planning
- Exposure to industrial technologies, software/hardware integration, and regulatory awareness is a plus
- Experience driving stakeholder alignment across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams
Location
3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan
Work Hours
8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)
Salary
- Based on experience and skills
- Salary revision twice a year
- Additional bonuses are available based on performance
Holidays
- Every Saturday and Sunday
- Annual paid leaves
- Maternity leave and Childcare leave
- Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice)
- Other holidays as defined by the company
Company Benefits
Japan Relocation Support
- Visa sponsorship
- Flight ticket support
- Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
- Assistance for housing
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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