Program Management Specialist at ispace, inc. – Tokyo

Program Management Specialist

This role is responsible for driving multi-faceted program management activities across lunar exploration missions, including technical development, operational planning, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination (domestic and international), and sales support. Leveraging a strong technical background, the specialist will collaborate closely with executive leadership to support decision-making and provide strategic recommendations that contribute to both mission success and business growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor progress of technical development items and prepare related reports
• Facilitate communication and issue resolution with engineering teams
• Support project execution management including scheduling, risk tracking, and budgeting
• Manage program-level Profit & Loss (P&L), including budget planning, cost control, and financial analysis
• Coordinate with domestic and international stakeholders, including contract and negotiation support (e.g., oversea space agency, overseas partners, Japanese research institutions)
• Support sal+C4es activities such as proposal creation, client engagement, technical presentations, and quotation assistance
• Collaborate with executive leadership to provide strategic input, decision-making support, and feedback on business planning
• Organize internal and external meetings and prepare minutes
• Assist in the creation of presentation materials and reports (in both Japanese and English)

• P&L

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in technical fields such as aerospace, robotics, telecommunications, or related industries
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project budget and cost management (P&L)
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal)
• Japanese : Native, English : Business Level
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills

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• P&L5
• : Native, : Business Leve

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

• Knowledge of space-related projects
• Experience in reading and preparing technical documentation
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience working with international organizations
• Experience collaborating with sales or business development teams
• Career interest in transitioning from technical roles to program/business leadership
• Experience managing government-funded projects (e.g., NEDO, JAXA, Cabinet Office)
• Experience launching projects in startup or venture environments

• JIRAConfluence
• NEDOJAXA

Others

• Requires extensive knowledge of marketing, public relations, technology, legal, finance/accounting, etc.
• Overseas business trips may be required several times a year.