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Senior Program Manager

Tokyo, Japan

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think. 

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Program Manager to lead the deployment of our cutting-edge Autonomous Vehicles in Japan. The Project Manager will be the link between our customers/partners and internal vehicle development and production stakeholders in the company including Safety, Vehicle Engineering, Autonomy, Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development and Operations. This role will report to the Manager of Program Management in Japan and will be responsible for communicating and coordinating the work to meet target deliverables and timing at each program milestone for one or several Autonomous Vehicle deployment projects.

 

ジョブの概要

 

May Mobilityは、エキサイティングな成長段階を迎えており、チームも急速に拡大しています。日本における最先端の自動運転車の導入をリードするプログラムマネージャーを募集しています。プロジェクトマネージャーは、お客様／パートナー企業と、社内の車両開発・生産部門（安全、車両エンジニアリング、自律性、製造、品質、事業開発、オペレーションなど）との橋渡し役を担います。この役割は、日本のプログラムマネジメントマネージャーにレポートし、1つまたは複数の自動運転車導入プロジェクトにおいて、各プログラムマイルストーンにおける目標成果物とタイミングの達成に向けて、コミュニケーションを取り、作業を調整する責任を負います。

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Manage program timelines and track status of deliverables from the project definition until the end of the project operation for one or multiple Autonomous Vehicle deployment projects

  • Become a single point of contact for our partner with regard to the projects

  • Identify dependencies across tasks and program teams to ensure continuous alignment

  • Track risk and manage risk mitigation plans

  • Communicate with partner service providers to align program plans

  • Implement and manage change when necessary to meet desired outputs

  • Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions

  • Champion prioritization of safety and quality

  • Support Engineering leaders in continuous improvement of the vehicle development and program management process

  • Develop and leverage relationships across functions to ensure clear communication and seamless follow-through

重要な責任

  • 1つまたは複数の自動運転車導入プロジェクトにおいて、プロジェクト定義からプロジェクト運用終了まで、プログラムのタイムラインを管理し、成果物のステータスを追跡します。

  • プロジェクトに関して、パートナーの単一の窓口となります。

  • タスクおよびプログラムチーム間の依存関係を特定し、継続的な整合性を確保します。

  • リスクを追跡し、リスク軽減計画を管理します。

  • パートナーのサービスプロバイダーとコミュニケーションを取り、プログラム計画を調整します。

  • 必要な場合は、変更を実施および管理し、望ましい成果を達成します。

  • 進捗状況、問題、解決策に関するレポートを関係者に提示します。

  • 安全性と品質の優先順位付けを推進します。

  • 車両開発およびプログラム管理プロセスの継続的な改善において、エンジニアリングリーダーをサポートします。

  • 明確なコミュニケーションとシームレスなフォローアップを確保するために、部門間の関係を構築・活用します。

 

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

  • A passion for both process and people-oriented solutions and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to see the “big picture” while also being willing to do essential daily tasks to complete objectives
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn; Ability to translate technical ideas to non-technical audiences



  • プロセス重視と人重視の両方のソリューションに対する情熱と優れた組織力
  • 全体像を把握する能力を持ちながら、目標達成のために日々の重要な業務を進んで遂行できること
  • マルチタスクと優先順位付け能力
  • 優れた技術力と学習能力、技術的なアイデアを非技術者向けに説明できる能力

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required Qualifications:

  • Fluent in English and Japanese 
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline
  • At least 5 years of experience in program management at an Tier 1 Supplier or OEM 

必要な資格:

  • 英語と日本語が堪能であること
  • 工学分野の学士号
  • ティア1サプライヤーまたはOEMでのプログラムマネジメント経験が5年以上

Desirable Qualifications:

  • PMP Certification
  • Experience working with ADAS or Vehicle Control products 
  • Previous experience working for a high-growth and mission-driven startup
  • Previous experience working for a company with an established execution process
  • Experience working with Japanese Automotive OEM or Suppliers

 

望ましい資格:

  • PMP認定資格
  • ADASまたは車両制御製品の実務経験
  • 急成長を遂げ、ミッションドリブンなスタートアップ企業での勤務経験
  • 確立された実行プロセスを持つ企業での勤務経験
  • 日系自動車OEMまたはサプライヤーとの協業経験

Physical Requirements

  • Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
    • Prolonged sitting
    • Prolonged standing
    • Prolonged computer use

Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%

Benefits and Perks

  • Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate. 
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
  • Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
  • Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work. 
  • Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
  • Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing   
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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