[Tokyo] Project Manager/Engineering Manager

Product Development Leadership Drive the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals.Supervise existing products and propose future innovations.Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics.Project Management Define project scope, estimate resources, manage investments, and establish development plans.Organize team workload, split tasks, and monitor progress using performance indicators.Ensure product qualification through internal and customer validation.Technical Decision-Making Approve architecture and design choices with consideration for manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.Team Leadership and Development Set annual goals, identify training needs, and support career development.Promote knowledge transfer and capitalize on internal expertise.Quality and Cost Oversight Supervise product quality in manufacturing and field performance.Manage budgets and implement corrective actions based on data analysis and customer feedback.Technical ExpertiseSoftware: IP networking protocols, Linux, embedded systems, drivers, kernel, and middlewares (Prpl, OpenWrt, OpenSync, RDK-B).Hardware: Schematics, PCB layout, RF design, antennas, high-speed buses (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes), and regulatory standards (FCC, UL).Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics.Chipsets: Familiarity with broadband router SoCs and platforms.Broadband technologies: 5G/LTE, EPON, GPON, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, BLE.Leadership & Project ManagementProven experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams and complex product development projects.Strong organizational skills in planning, priority setting, and performance tracking.Communication & CollaborationAdvanced mastery in cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and intercultural teamwork.Good communication skills in English and JapanesePreference given to Vietnamese nationals currently living and working in Japan