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Our journey has been marked by rapid growth and cutting-edge technological advancements, making us a prime destination for ambitious professionals seeking to make a real-world impact by solving a wide range of business problems.\nWhile we’ve long been recognized for our expertise in AI-based document automation through our flagship product SmartRead, our mission is now evolving to encompass the complete automation of business processes. Building on our advanced capability to accurately extract and comprehend key information from documents, we are developing sophisticated AI-powered workflow automation solutions that seamlessly connect information acquisition with subsequent actions. Through these cutting-edge and comprehensive automation services, Cogent Labs aims to dramatically enhance business productivity and contribute to solving Japan’s labor shortage challenge - creating a society where one person can generate the value of ten or even a hundred.\nAt Cogent Labs, we foster a culture of ownership and teamwork like a professional sports team. We are a meritocratic, results-driven team, looking for a self-starter and highly motivated individuals who thrive on challenges in a closely collaborating team environment.\nWhile our engineering team faces exciting technical challenges everyday, the team maintains exceptionally high standards for each other, creating a supportive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and collaborative learning and work. Also, if you're ambitious, you'll have plenty of opportunities to propose new ideas, own them and lead projects at any level.\nJob Summary\nWe are launching a new Project Management function reporting directly to the CTO and seek an experienced Senior Project Manager. This pivotal role will ensure that our cutting-edge AI technology is delivered on time, on scope, and with the quality required to succeed in the B2B SaaS market.\nYou will play a critical role in bridging technical development and strategic business priorities, working closely with engineering, product, and business teams to ensure seamless execution of complex initiatives. 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