GP Strategies Corporation

Program Manager, Japanese-fluent

GP Strategies Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Troy • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Lead global skilling strategy for a major Japanese partner across Japan and ROW.
  • Advise partner and Microsoft leaders, aligning skilling plans to PBPs and SAA objectives.
  • Manage a complex multi‑entity partner structure with no single point of contact.
  • Deliver skilling plans, executive‑ready materials, and readiness updates.
  • Collaborate with PDMs/SPDMs to support designations, specializations, and readiness needs.
  • Maintain a structured ROB across Japan and ROW time zones.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for skilling inquiries.
  • Partner with global and Japan‑based stakeholders, including Alliance leadership.
  • Support large, high‑visibility skilling motions and 5,000+ attendee events.
  • Oversee planning and execution of private, surge, and certification events globally.
  • Coordinate with DEPR/WWL delivery teams.
  • Manage certification voucher processes, tracking, and KPI reporting.
  • Manage partner‑specific skilling budgets and IO setup.
  • Track spend, forecast utilization, and report budget status.
  • Execute large, multi‑week, multi‑time‑zone surge events.
  • Serve as liaison between global and Japan‑based stakeholders for event requirements.
  • Lead Japanese localization of a 70+ page skilling playbook.
  • Manage translation suppliers, SOWs, and POs.
  • Ensure quality and alignment with Microsoft standards.
  • Partner with EPS leadership to communicate course availability and develop materials.
  • Respond to PDM inquiries and act as an escalation resource.
  • Advise on localization priorities and Japan‑specific readiness needs.
  • Act as a subject‑matter advisor for Japanese localization across skilling content teams.

Requirements

  • Global skilling strategy & complex stakeholder management
  • Large-scale, multi–time‑zone program & event management
  • Japan market expertise and cultural fluency
  • Budget ownership and financial oversight
  • Executive communication, presentation, and cross‑functional coordination
  • High‑volume prioritization, triage, and independent self‑management
  • Risk, dependency, and milestone management across regions
  • Partner engagement and relationship building with global & regional stakeholders
  • KPI tracking, data interpretation, and reporting proficiency (Excel, Power BI)
  • Operational excellence in complex, matrixed environments; strong ownership mindset
Benefits
  • Extensive collaboration across all key time zones in the world
  • Regular off-hours availability to support Japan-based initiatives
  • High-stakes, time-sensitive deliverables tied to executive and partner commitments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
global skilling strategystakeholder managementevent managementbudget managementKPI trackingdata interpretationfinancial oversightlocalizationprogram managementrisk management
Soft Skills
executive communicationpresentation skillscross-functional coordinationprioritizationself-managementrelationship buildingindependent decision-makingoperational excellenceownership mindsettriage