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As a Technical Project Manager / Bridge Engineer, you are the link between our Japanese customers and our international engineering teams. You make sure customer needs are clearly understood, translated into actionable requirements, and delivered successfully. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your technical and project management skills on cutting-edge Data and AI projects.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary based on skills, experience, and market demand.\n25 annual paid leave days and local employment in Japan.\nFlexible working style: work from home, co-working spaces, or the main office.\nInternational career opportunities across four continents.\nRegular feedback, annual performance reviews, and networking-based growth.\nUnlimited access to educational resources like Udemy Business and paid certifications.\nA collaborative, diverse environment where your ideas make a real impact.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a trusted advisor to our customers, you'll work closely with executives, business stakeholders, engineers, and delivery teams to transform customer requirements into successful technology solutions.\nYour responsibilities include:\nAct as the main point of contact for Japanese customers throughout the project lifecycle.\nBridge communication between customers and our international engineering teams.\nGather, clarify, and document customer requirements, and turn them into clear tasks for engineers.\nPlan and track project scope, schedules, and deliverables.\nRun customer meetings, status reports, and project reviews.\nSpot risks and issues early and coordinate solutions with all stakeholders.\nWhat You'll Bring\nStrong customer communication skills and a confident, client-facing presence.\nNative or near-native Japanese.\nBasic IT background (e.g., software development, IT infrastructure, data, or cloud).\nA structured, proactive way of working and the ability to manage several priorities at once.\nPreferred Qualifications\nEnglish skills for working with our international teams.\nInterest in or background in the automotive industry.\nExperience in project management, IT consulting, or a bridge engineer role.\nWho You Are\nYou enjoy working directly with customers and are equally comfortable speaking with executives, architects, and engineers. You understand both business priorities and technical possibilities, allowing you to guide customers from initial discussions through successful project delivery.\nYou're proactive, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced environments where no two customer engagements are the same.\nWhy Join Ultra Tendency?\nWork with one of Databricks' leading Professional Services Partners.\nCollaborate with experienced consultants and engineers across Europe and APAC.\nJoin a growing international organization with significant opportunities for career development.\nWork on enterprise-scale cloud, data, and AI transformation initiatives.\nBe part of a collaborative, low-hierarchy culture where your ideas have real impact.\nCompetitive compensation and benefits.\nHybrid and flexible working environment.\nOpportunities for international collaboration and travel across APAC and Europe.\nDid we pique your interest, or do you have any questions? We want to hear from you!\nAbout Us\nUltra Tendency is an international Data Engineering consultancy specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Streaming, IIoT, and Microservices. Since 2010, we have helped leading organizations-including the European Central Bank, Deutsche Telekom, and Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer-build and operate large-scale, data-driven platforms.\nWith 8 offices across 10 countries and a growing global team, we combine deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to open source. 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