Operation Project Manager / 運用プロジェクト責任者
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Business Development, Project Manager
ispace, inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tokyo • 🇯🇵 Japan
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and execute sales strategies for both new and existing clients, based on insights into national space policies and clients’ mid-term business plans. Deliver high-impact proposals tailored to strategic objectives.
- Lead the preparation and submission of bid documents, including project management of internal resources. Conduct competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal narrative development. Manage internal approval processes for bid submissions.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk management standards.
- Oversee project delivery for awarded contracts, including milestone tracking and client communications. Manage cross-functional coordination to ensure successful execution.
- Represent the company at domestic and international conferences and exhibitions. Conduct networking and presentations to generate qualified leads. Support broader marketing initiatives to expand market presence.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the **space/deep tech/defense industry**, ideally in roles involving business development, sales engineering, or program management.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering) or a related technical field.
- Solid understanding of space systems, cislunar, payload services, or mission operations.
- Ability to interface effectively with engineering teams and translate technical concepts into business proposals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
- Confident presenter with experience representing organizations at industry conferences, exhibitions, and client meetings.
- Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with government and industry stakeholders.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
business developmentsales engineeringprogram managementproject managementcompetitive analysispricing strategyproposal narrative developmentcontract negotiationmilestone trackingspace systems
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildingcross-functional coordinationnetworking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree