Senior Program Manager

Tokyo, Japan (MJHQ)

1 - Software Development – Product Team /

Full-Time (English) /

On-site

Mujin develops "MujinController," a platform that leverages a real-time digital twin and advanced robotics to seamlessly connect industrial equipment for fully autonomous operations.

Driven by our unique approach towards Robotics Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), we offer a robust suite of perception, planning, and control algorithms, enabling autonomous robot movement and transforming automation in challenging industrial environments.

Trusted by globally recognized companies, our cutting-edge technology enhances efficiency and innovation across the supply chain. With headquarters in Japan and expanding offices in China, the US, and Europe, Mujin offers a dynamic, fast-growing environment where your work directly shapes the future of automation.

We are seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives that power the MujinController and other core technologies. In this role, you will orchestrate cross-functional engineering efforts, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as a key liaison between product development and business stakeholders. This is a high-impact position where you will help scale innovation and execution across global markets.

Responsibilities:

Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives, aligning cross-functional engineering teams around stakeholder requirements and meeting milestones, scope, and outcomes
Organize and lead cross-functional teams through complex software and systems delivery cycles
Serve as the primary point of contact for software program updates, effectively communicating progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Establish and oversee program governance and execution framework, ensuring effective risk mitigation, milestone tracking, and optimal resource allocation.
Manage a portfolio of technical program and product workstreams, maintaining alignment with business priorities and delivery timelines.
Guide the definition and evolution of major product and system portfolios, collaborating with R&D and engineering to ensure delivery feasibility and technical alignment.
Engage with all relevant teams and own the process to collect and manage requirements needed for successful delivery.
Ensure deliverables align with company OKRs, roadmaps, initiatives, and that performance indicators are reflections of company direction.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in program or project management within software development or systems engineering
Proven experience leading large-scale programs, cross-functional software or technical programs with multiple stakeholder groups
Strong command of agile methodologies and complex program frameworks
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

Proven success in delivering complex software systems or platforms, ideally in industrial automation or intelligent robotics
Ability to collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to translate business needs into executable plans
Familiarity with tools for agile program tracking (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
Comfort with technical discussions, systems architecture trade-offs, and integration planning
Exposure to industrial technologies, software/hardware integration, and regulatory awareness is a plus
Experience driving stakeholder alignment across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams

Location

3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan

Work Hours

8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)

Salary

・Based on experience and skills

・Salary revision twice a year

・Additional bonuses available based on performance

Holidays

・Every Saturday and Sunday

・Annual paid leaves

・Maternity leave and Childcare leave