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Program Manager (Japanese & English bilingual)<\/h1>\n

Temp to Hire position<\/span><\/h1>\n

Location:<\/strong> Cambridge, MA<\/p>\n

Work Arrangement:<\/strong> On-site (Daily attendance required)<\/p>\n

Pay Rate:<\/strong> $38\/hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start Date:<\/strong> July 2026~<\/p>\n

Assignment Duration:<\/strong> Through March 2027 (may extend after March 2027)<\/p>\n

Employment Type:<\/strong> Temp<\/p>\n

Pay rate<\/strong>: $38\/hour<\/p>\n

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Position Overview<\/h2>\n

Our client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Japanese-English Bilingual Program Manager<\/strong> to support startup acceleration and innovation programs. This role will work closely with various stakeholders in both the U.S. and Japan to ensure successful program implementation, operational excellence, and participant engagement.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n

Program Implementation & Operations<\/h3>\n
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  • Develop and execute implementation strategies for startup acceleration programs.<\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to establish annual goals, deliverables, and success metrics.<\/li>\n
  • Manage end-to-end program operations while ensuring compliance with timelines and program requirements.<\/li>\n
  • Monitor program progress and make strategic adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.<\/li>\n
  • Analyze program performance and identify opportunities for process improvements and greater impact.<\/li>\n
  • Prepare and deliver progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinate communications among startups, corporate partners, government organizations, and other stakeholders.<\/li>\n
  • Support program logistics, scheduling, and operational planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Stakeholder Management<\/h3>\n
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    • Build strong relationships with program participants and partners.<\/li>\n
    • Facilitate effective communication across multicultural and cross-functional teams.<\/li>\n
    • Serve as a key point of contact for Japanese and English-speaking stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Qualifications<\/h2>\n
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      • Minimum 3 years of professional work experience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Experience working with Japanese companies, government agencies, or international business environments is highly preferred.<\/li>\n
      • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.<\/li>\n
      • Expert level fluency in both Japanese and English (written and verbal) required.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Strong project and program management skills.<\/li>\n
      • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.<\/li>\n
      • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.<\/li>\n
      • Flexible, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.<\/li>\n
      • Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting emerging companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Schedule & Availability<\/h2>\n
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        • Daily on-site attendance required at the Cambridge, MA office.<\/li>\n
        • During intensive program periods, candidates must be available for full on-site support.<\/li>\n
        • Due to collaboration with partners in Japan, the role will regularly require flexibility outside standard business hours, including early mornings and\/or late evenings several times per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-25700","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nProgram Manager - Japanese bilingual - Pasona N A, Inc. | Your Career Partner<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pasona.demoseek.us\/en\/job\/062474\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Program Manager - 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