Project Manager (Application Software Development)
プロジェクトマネージャー（アプリケーションソフトウェアかいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that consistently manages application software development projects from planning through execution and completion, driving the achievement of goals.
Description
The Project Manager (Application Software Development) collaborates with customers and internal/external stakeholders to lead development projects to success. Determines the project scope, creates schedules using WBS and Gantt charts, and appropriately allocates costs and resources. Monitors the development team's progress and implements risk mitigation measures when issues arise. Performs quality control and change management, responding flexibly to requirement changes. After project completion, handles deliverables handover and evaluation, accumulates knowledge, and applies it to future projects.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX and expansion of IT investments, demand for project managers will remain high. With the increase in agile and cloud-native development, personnel with flexible methods and technical understanding will be highly valued.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Good planning ability / Problem-solving oriented / Strong coordination skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Client On-Site / Flexitime / Hybrid Work / In-House Development / Office Work
Career Path
System Engineer → Project Leader → Project Manager → Program Manager → PMO / PMO Leader
Required Skills
Budget Management / Progress Management Tools / Project Management Methods / Risk Management / Schedule Management (Gantt Chart) / Stakeholder Management / WBS Creation
Recommended Skills
Agile Development / DevOps / English Document Reading / Facilitation / Software Development Processes
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with diverse stakeholders occur frequently. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it demands the ability to proactively drive the project, make judgments, and take action. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is essential for overall project planning and progress management. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to take swift measures against arising issues and risks. |
| Stress Tolerance | To withstand pressures such as deadlines and budgets and successfully complete the project. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it requires the role of uniting the team and stakeholders. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves desk work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Scrum Master
- IT Strategist
- Information Technology Engineer Examination (Project Manager)
- PRINCE2
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Aliases
- IT Project Manager
- PM
- Project Leader
- Project Manager
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