PMO Recruitment

Selection Process

Step. 1 Document Screening

Please submit your resume, work history (CV), and portfolio. Based on the materials you provide, we will comprehensively review your background, skills, and motivation for applying.
We will typically notify you of the results of the document screening by email within one to two weeks.

Step. 2 Aptitude Test

We conduct a standardized aptitude test (commonly used in Japanese hiring, known as the SPI test).
This is used as an opportunity for us to get to know each other from a perspective distinct from technical skills and experience.

Step. 3 First Interview

This interview is conducted by a member of our team.
We will ask about your past experience, your approach to work, and your reasons for wanting to join our company, using this as an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding.

Step. 4 Second Interview

Based on the first interview, this interview is conducted primarily by the manager of the department you would be assigned to.
We will assess your fit with the team members and your suitability for the actual work involved.

Step. 5 Final Interview

This interview is conducted by a member of our executive management or board of directors. We will share our company's vision and future direction while confirming final mutual intent.
We aim to proceed carefully so that both parties can reach a mutual understanding and start off on a positive note.

※Please note that the selection process may vary depending on the position and the status of applications.

Employment Type	Full-time employee 3-month probationary period (no changes to working conditions during this period)
Work Location	Ochanomizu First Building 5F, 2-5-1, Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0062
Smoking Policy	Indoor smoking is permitted in designated areas.
Working Hours	Flextime system Standard working hours: 8 hours per day Core hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Working Style	This is a hybrid position based in Tokyo. While remote work is available depending on the project and team situation, regular attendance at the Tokyo office is required. Please note that all applicants must currently reside in Japan.
Holidays and Leave	122 annual holidays Complete two-day weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) National holidays Year-end and New Year holidays Substitute holidays for national holidays falling on a Saturday Paid leave: 20 to 22 days per year Family-friendly leave (including marriage leave, maternity/paternity leave, prenatal checkup leave, childcare leave, child nursing leave, caregiving leave, bereavement leave, etc.)
Social Insurance	Employment Insurance Health Insurance Employees' Pension Insurance Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
Visa Requirements	Applicants must be eligible to work in Japan. While the company does not cover visa application fees or related costs, we will provide necessary documents and support required for the visa application process.
Salary	Annual salary system
Benefits and Welfare	Defined contribution pension plan (401K) Commuting allowance (according to company policy) Housing allowance (according to company policy) Payroll savings program ("Zaikei," a Japanese asset-formation savings scheme funded through payroll deduction), with additional contributions matched by the company Support for obtaining professional certifications Discounted rates for various insurance products Congratulatory and condolence allowance Flexible benefits program, administered through third-party welfare service providers (Relo Club, Benefit One) Free office drinks Many unofficial employee clubs (voluntary participation) Employee Bug Bounty Program
Key Responsibilities	You will be responsible for appropriately controlling risk, issues, schedule, cost, and quality to ensure successful project delivery, as well as coordinating both internally and with external stakeholders. You will also be involved in developing frameworks to support project execution. As a member of the PMO (Project Management Office), your responsibilities will include the following: 【Project Initiation and Planning】 During the initiation and planning phases, you will coordinate in advance with the sales and technical teams to work through the following: Assessing the resources to be allocated to the project Risk analysis Gathering requirements Defining project scope Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Developing the schedule Cost planning Quality management planning Communication management planning and issue‑response planning 【Project Execution】 You will manage the progress, risks, issues, cost, and quality of work across various security‑related projects, while leading both internal project team meetings and meetings with clients. 【Project Closing 】 You will prepare and deliver the project's deliverables as defined in the project specifications. At the end of each project, you will also conduct a retrospective and document the findings as "lessons learned." 【Framework Development for Project Execution】 You will evaluate the various projects carried out by Cyber Defense Institute and consider how to apply project management frameworks in order to maintain high quality and stable operations across projects.
Required Skills	2+ years of hands‑on experience as a Project Management Analyst, or as a PM/PMO on systems development projects
Preferred Skills	Practical experience responding to tenders and proposals for government or public‑sector clients Practical experience preparing proposals for government or public‑sector clients Practical experience supporting the drafting of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) Hands‑on experience in the cybersecurity field Experience conducting research and preparing reports Holding a PMP certification, or the IPA (Information‑technology Promotion Agency, Japan) Project Manager certification
Ideal Candidate Profile	A person who is highly self‑motivated and eager to take on unfamiliar or challenging projects

Employment type Full-time employee 3-month probationary period (no changes to working conditions during this period)
Work Location Ochanomizu First Building 5F, 2-5-1, Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0062
Smoking Policy Indoor smoking is permitted in designated areas.
Working Hours Flextime system Standard working hours: 8 hours per day Core hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Working Style This is a hybrid position based in Tokyo. While remote work is available depending on the project and team situation, regular attendance at the Tokyo office is required. Please note that all applicants must currently reside in Japan.
Holidays and Leave 122 annual holidays Complete two-day weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) National holidays Year-end and New Year holidays Substitute holidays for national holidays falling on a Saturday Paid leave: 20 to 22 days per year Family-friendly leave (including marriage leave, maternity/paternity leave, prenatal checkup leave, childcare leave, child nursing leave, caregiving leave, bereavement leave, etc.)
Social Insurance Employment Insurance Health Insurance Employees' Pension Insurance Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
Visa Requirements Applicants must be eligible to work in Japan. While the company does not cover visa application fees or related costs, we will provide necessary documents and support required for the visa application process.
Salary Annual salary system
Benefits and Welfare Defined contribution pension plan (401K) Commuting allowance (according to company policy) Housing allowance (according to company policy) Payroll savings program ("Zaikei," a Japanese asset-formation savings scheme funded through payroll deduction), with additional contributions matched by the company Support for obtaining professional certifications Discounted rates for various insurance products Congratulatory and condolence allowance Flexible benefits program, administered through third-party welfare service providers (Relo Club, Benefit One) Free office drinks Many unofficial employee clubs (voluntary participation) Employee Bug Bounty Program
Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for appropriately controlling risk, issues, schedule, cost, and quality to ensure successful project delivery, as well as coordinating both internally and with external stakeholders. You will also be involved in developing frameworks to support project execution. As a member of the PMO (Project Management Office), your responsibilities will include the following: 【Project Initiation and Planning】 During the initiation and planning phases, you will coordinate in advance with the sales and technical teams to work through the following: Assessing the resources to be allocated to the project Risk analysis Gathering requirements Defining project scope Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Developing the schedule Cost planning Quality management planning Communication management planning and issue‑response planning 【Project Execution】 You will manage the progress, risks, issues, cost, and quality of work across various security‑related projects, while leading both internal project team meetings and meetings with clients. 【Project Closing 】 You will prepare and deliver the project's deliverables as defined in the project specifications. At the end of each project, you will also conduct a retrospective and document the findings as "lessons learned." 【Framework Development for Project Execution】 You will evaluate the various projects carried out by Cyber Defense Institute and consider how to apply project management frameworks in order to maintain high quality and stable operations across projects.
Required Skills 2+ years of hands‑on experience as a Project Management Analyst, or as a PM/PMO on systems development projects
Preferred Skills Practical experience responding to tenders and proposals for government or public‑sector clients Practical experience preparing proposals for government or public‑sector clients Practical experience supporting the drafting of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) Hands‑on experience in the cybersecurity field Experience conducting research and preparing reports Holding a PMP certification, or the IPA (Information‑technology Promotion Agency, Japan) Project Manager certification
Ideal Candidate Profile A person who is highly self‑motivated and eager to take on unfamiliar or challenging projects

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