#124006 - Program Manager (Japanese Speaking)

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Texas City, TX, us remote Until 9/21/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

We're seeking an experienced Program Manager to support our client's Application Security organization by coordinating strategic programs that improve engineering operations and application security processes. This role will partner closely with PMO teams and cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution, manage risks, facilitate program governance, and deliver key initiatives. Enterprise experience strongly preferred.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Application Security organization by coordinating the Code Freshness (R&Ds) and Operational Ownership Expectations programs.

• Lead recurring team meetings and facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Create and maintain project documentation and program artifacts.

• Track progress, risks, blockers, milestones, and key results (KRs).

• Communicate program status, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

• Coordinate change management initiatives across multiple teams.

• Analyze program data using SQL and/or IQL to support reporting and decision making.

• Independently identify problems, research solutions, and drive rapid iterative improvements.

Must-Have Skills

• Japanese language proficiency

• 8-10 years of experience

• Strong program or project management experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with PMO teams

• Experience tracking progress, risks, blockers, and key results (KRs)

• Experience communicating effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong SQL and/or IQL skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

 

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Application Security domain knowledge


 

Required Tools & Platforms

• SQL

• IQL

 

Location, Time & Engagement

• Remote contract opportunity

• Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Open to candidates located in the United States and approved LATAM countries

• Must be available to work within U.S. business time zones

About this role

Summary

Coordinate security programs, facilitate collaboration, and report progress in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

Program Manager (Japanese Speaking)

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Remote, U.S. or LATAM, within U.S. time zones.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Japaneseprogram managementcommunicationSQLIQL

Preferred skills

application security

Specializations

program managementapplication securitySQLIQLcross-functional coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Texas City, TX, USA

Remote City