Associate Project Manager

DLS Discovery, LLC

Associate Project Manager at KLDiscovery supporting Project Management activities for client projects in Japan. Requires fluent Japanese and strong English skills, fully remote work.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanJuniorMid-Level💰 ¥5,500,000 - ¥7,000,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management support capabilities, including administrative tasks, client communication, and documentation management. Proficient in managing small projects and maintaining knowledge bases while ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication in both Business Japanese and English.

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Project Management SupportFluent Business JapaneseClient Service OrientationAdministrative Task ManagementSaaS Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementJob TrackingBillingSchedulingReportingMeeting DocumentationWork Order TrackingClient ReportingKnowledge Base ManagementEDiscovery

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationPositive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

SharePointProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree PreferredHigh School Diploma Required

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesLitigationClient ProjectsMedia Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in tandem with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers to support the completion of active client projects
Support Project Management group with administrative tasks including billing, job tracking, scheduling, reporting and answers to client inquiries
Schedule and conduct project meetings to understand project goals, processes, timelines and expectations, documenting meeting minutes as required
Input requirements into work order tracking system including project revisions and updates throughout the project cycle
Assist in the development and maintenance of client and management reports
Act as liaison with Operations to understand, communicate and provide administrative support for appropriate solutions for active client projects
Directly manage small, transaction-based projects that only include receipt of media, simple processing and shipment of deliverables
Manage content and information on Project Management’s knowledge base, FAQ and SharePoint documentation repositories
Maintain a general understanding of our industry and trends and a thorough understanding of all company products and services and technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent / Native written and spoken Business Japanese and strong command of English
1 years’ work experience in project management, administrative or related role
Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Solid written and verbal communications skills are critical to the success of this position
Client service-oriented attitude is required
Teamwork, attention to detail, positive attitude and self-motivation are also important attributes
SaaS, Professional services, eDiscovery, or litigation related experience is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total compensation that includes base pay, bonus potential, inclusive benefits, wellness programs, and perks.