Global IoT & Connected Car Project Lead

Job Description We are seeking a Project Manager to drive our global Internet of Things projects. The role involves leading technical teams, supporting projects from start to finish, and delivering on time. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in Project Management, work closely with customers and internal teams to develop timelines, manage issues, update management on status, and issue jeopardies as necessary to inform teams of risks to on‑time delivery. Responsibilities Lead global projects from pre‑sale phase to deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation. Create the project timeline. Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and elevate issues as necessary according to the project work plan. Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy. Lead effort on RFQ and RFP responses. Support the writing of project documentation such as requirements specification, design documents, integration guide, etc., as defined in the statement of work. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget. Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the schedule or budget to ensure that requirements are met. Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day‑to‑day contact on project status and changes. Preferred Experience 3‑5+ years of direct experience in new product development and introduction in Mobility, Telematics, IoT, or Network Access Devices. 3‑5+ years of Project Management experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with Monday.com. Ability to speak both English and Japanese is desired but not required. Availability to travel as needed, up to 20%. Strong time management and problem‑solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellbeing Solutions Program KDDI America is an equal opportunity employer. KDDI America shall not discriminate based on any protected categories as noted by State and Federal laws. KDDI America shall retain this application for only sixty (60) days. At the conclusion of said time, if you have not heard from KDDI America and you still want to be considered for employment, a new application must be submitted. KDDI America is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr