About the role
Our Engineering community is growing, and we’re now looking for a Technical Project Manager / Bridge Engineer to join our team in Japan supporting our global growth. 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.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and market demand.
- 25 annual paid leave days and local employment in Japan.
- Flexible working style: work from home, co-working spaces, or the main office.
- International career opportunities across four continents.
- Regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and networking-based growth.
- Unlimited access to educational resources like Udemy Business and paid certifications.
- A collaborative, diverse environment where your ideas make a real impact.
What You'll Do
As 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.
Your responsibilities include
- Act as the main point of contact for Japanese customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Bridge communication between customers and our international engineering teams.
- Gather, clarify, and document customer requirements, and turn them into clear tasks for engineers.
- Plan and track project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
- Run customer meetings, status reports, and project reviews.
- Spot risks and issues early and coordinate solutions with all stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
- Strong customer communication skills and a confident, client-facing presence.
- Native or near-native Japanese.
- Basic IT background (e.g., software development, IT infrastructure, data, or cloud).
- A structured, proactive way of working and the ability to manage several priorities at once.
Preferred Qualifications
- English skills for working with our international teams.
- Interest in or background in the automotive industry.
- Experience in project management, IT consulting, or a bridge engineer role.
Who You Are
You 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.
You're proactive, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced environments where no two customer engagements are the same.
Why Join Ultra Tendency?
- Work with one of Databricks' leading Professional Services Partners.
- Collaborate with experienced consultants and engineers across Europe and APAC.
- Join a growing international organization with significant opportunities for career development.
- Work on enterprise-scale cloud, data, and AI transformation initiatives.
- Be part of a collaborative, low-hierarchy culture where your ideas have real impact.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Hybrid and flexible working environment.
- Opportunities for international collaboration and travel across APAC and Europe.
- Visa sponsorship available
Did we pique your interest, or do you have any questions? We want to hear from you!
About Us
Ultra 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.
With 8 offices across 10 countries and a growing global team, we combine deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to open source. Our consultants actively contribute to projects such as Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Terraform, and Ansible, and we are a trusted Databricks partner.
At Ultra Tendency, you'll work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of Data and AI while collaborating with talented colleagues in a culture built on learning, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and business fit, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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