Project Manager

About the Team:

We are an R&D team for passenger car chassis products, with locations in Yokohama and Hiroshima, working closely with Japanese OEMs. Our core business includes vehicle suspension dampers, which have earned a strong reputation in the market and continue to drive global business growth. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in steering cross-functional development activities, ensuring alignment between engineering, customers, and global stakeholders. Join us to engage with state-of-the-art technologies and lead projects while sharing success as one team.

What you can look forward to as Project Manager:
•    Manage complex cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery on scope, time, budget, and quality targets
•    Lead interdisciplinary project teams and drive team effectiveness and development
•    Act as the central interface between internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and partners
•    Develop and maintain project plans aligned with strategic goals and ensure cross-departmental coordination
•    Manage risks, resolve issues, and implement baseline and change management processes
•    Oversee project KPIs (e.g., profitability, expenditures, delivery performance) and ensure target achievement
•    Prepare and lead project meetings, gate reviews, and decision-making processes
•    Ensure effective stakeholder communication, reporting, and escalation to senior management when required

Your Profile as Project Manager:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
•    Proven experience in project/program management in an international environment
•    Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile) and project planning tools
•    Solid business, financial, IT, and communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams without direct authority
•    Strong customer focus with ability to build trust and manage expectations at senior levels
•    Experience in risk management, stakeholder management, and change management
•    Intercultural experience and strong English communication skills (Japanese is a plus)

Why you should choose ZF in Yokohama, Japan?
•    Annual Leave
•    Hybrid Work Environment
•    Flexible Working Hour
•    A supportive collaborative team environment
•    Growth Opportunity

Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager and apply now!
Contact
Aoi Terasaka
aoi.terasaka@zf.com