Senior Project Manager

About the RoleShizen Engineering, one of Japan's leading EPC developers and a part of Shizen Energy Group, is urgently seeking a proven, bilingual Project Manager. You will lead EPC projects centred on ultra-high voltage solar power plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS) from inception through to completion. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will ensure the achievement of quality, cost, and schedule targets. This role will give you a fantastic opportunity to oversee work on a significant scale, managing and supervising the entire construction process for large-scale solar power plants and battery storage systems across Japan. You will also benefit from a highly diverse environment, which brings together members with different experience, ages, genders and ethnicities, united in a common purpose to Take Action for the Blue Planet, and creates unmatched learning opportunities.ResponsibilitiesFormulating project plans (scope, schedule, cost, etc.)Coordinating and liaising with internal departments, customers, and partner companiesManaging project progress, budget, and risksVerifying technical feasibility and implementing solutionsPreparing and managing contractual, design, and construction documentationNegotiating with and building relationships among vendors and subcontractorsConducting performance evaluations, reporting, and handling escalations QualificationsMust-have:Hands-on experience with EPC-related work in the renewable energy sectorExperience in stakeholder coordination and project-based workAbility to quickly build rapport with clients and internal stakeholdersExcellent operational management capabilities, including attention to detail and multitasking abilityFundamental understanding of scheduling, design, and constructionFundamental logical thinking skills and the will to take on an initiativeBusiness-level Japanese (N2 or above)Experience using Office software suiteValid Japanese standard driving licenseHighly welcome:Experience with managing teamsOver 5 years' project management experienceExperience working in solar power generation and battery storage businessesBusiness-level English proficiencyPMP / PRINCE II certificationPay range and compensation packageSalary: 7M JPY to 10M JPY (negotiable depending on experience)LocationBased in Tokyo/Fukuoka/Sendai (remote work possible up to 4 days/week)