Project Manager

SmartOSC’s Division 3 is bidding for an opportunity to build a mobile application for an important and growing account in the Japan (JP) market, with a tentative kick-off within September 2026. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead this engagement end-to-end, acting as the key point of contact between the client and the delivery team, and ensuring the project is planned, executed, and delivered to a high standard of quality.

– Define project scope, timeline, resource plan and delivery milestones for the mobile app project.

– Drive day-to-day project execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

– Proactively identify risks, dependencies and blockers, and put in place mitigation and escalation plans.

– Act as the primary point of contact with the client, most of whom communicate in English.

– Run regular status meetings, progress reports and workshops with client stakeholders.

– Manage client expectations and ensure alignment between business requirements and delivery plans.

– Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team (development, QA, BA, design) throughout the project lifecycle.

– Assign tasks, track progress and support the team in resolving technical and operational issues.

Foster a collaborative, accountable working culture within the project team.

– Apply Agile/Scrum or other suitable methodologies to manage sprints, backlogs and releases.

– Oversee requirement traceability, change management, and UAT sign-off before go-live.

– Ensure project documentation (plans, reports, minutes) is complete and up to date.

– Provide regular project status reports and dashboards to internal management and client stakeholders.

– Proactively manage risks and issues, escalating promptly when required.

– Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

– 3+ years of experience in a Project Manager role, preferably in software or mobile app development projects.

– Experience managing projects for Japan (JP) market clients or Japanese stakeholders is a plus.

– Proven experience leading cross-functional delivery teams (development, QA, BA, design).

– Excellent English communication and presentation skills; ability to work directly with English-speaking clients.

– Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

– Proficient in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

– Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight timelines; available to start by mid-September 2026.

– Attractive salary package

– Salary review twice a year

– Flexible working hours (between 7:30am – 7:30pm on staff’s preference)

– Premium health care

– Working in one of the largest digital transformation agencies in Asia – Professional English environment

– Firm’s Certified Qualifications Sponsorship for career development

– Annual company trip inside or outside Vietnam

– Other fun activities: happy hour, quarterly team building, football club, yoga club, swimming club, charity activities, etc.

– Free entertainment parties: Birthday party, Anniversary party, Sum-up Party, Year-End Party, etc

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