Senior Consultant, Regional PMO – JP Speaking

Roles & Responsibilities

About Us:

From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, Abeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to ensure successful delivery of high-impact projects within the bank.
• Lead and support the development and implementation of project management processes, frameworks, and best practices across multiple business units.
• Oversee project portfolio management, ensuring all projects align with business priorities and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate effectively between the Tokyo Head Office and APAC branches, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across regions.
• Facilitate coordination between five working groups at the regional level, all located in client's Singapore Branch, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Proactively manage risks, ensuring that both anticipated and emerging risks are addressed promptly and continuously throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely and effective problem-solving support to overcome obstacles and keep projects on track.
• Prepare and present detailed project plans, status reports, and risk management documentation to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain thorough documentation of discussions, decisions, and reports, ensuring all project-related information is accurately recorded and easily accessible.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, and reports.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and reviews to drive alignment, progress, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve project outcomes.
• Manage progress and issues for Business Analyst, User Task members, and Developers within the assigned business area.
• Involved in package system implementation and software development process.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in Project Management Office (PMO), particularly in risk and problem management.
• Possess more than 5 years of relevant working experience in IT system implementation.
• Experience working in a consulting firm is a must.
• Experience managing multiple projects or coordinating across various systems/branches simultaneously.
• Experience in managing system implementation and software development.
• Experience in the banking industry, either as a bank employee or as a Consultant providing services to the banking sector.
• Strong logical thinking, with the ability to effectively document and communicate complex information.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Good in both English and Japanese language (business level or equivalent to JLPT Level 1, in order to liaise with Japanese speaking stakeholders and clients)
• Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and GigaCC is a plus.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP's regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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Tell employers what skills you have

Digital Transformation
System Implementation
Confluence
Japanese Language
Business Process Reengineering
Risk Management
Project Portfolio Management
JIRA
Problem Management
Banking
Consulting
Business Analyst
Business Transformation
Software Development
Japanese

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