Project Manager (System Development)
ぷろじぇくとまねーじゃー（しすてむかいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that oversees system development projects from planning and execution to monitoring and completion, managing schedule, cost, quality, and risks.
Description
The Project Manager (System Development) collaborates with customers and stakeholders to perform requirements definition, planning, progress management, quality management, risk management, and cost management, leading the system development project to success. They oversee a wide range of tasks including team organization, vendor coordination, reporting, and meeting facilitation, while maintaining balance among deadlines, budgets, and performance. They are also required to select and apply project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall development, and improve project efficiency through tool introduction and enhancements.
Future Outlook
IT project demand driven by DX initiatives will remain at a high level. With the expansion of Agile and cloud-native development environments, there will be an even greater need for flexible and rapid management approaches.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly / Has Coordination Skills / Has Leadership / Has Listening Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Development / Flex / Full Remote / In-House Development / On-Site at Client
Career Path
Systems Engineer → Project Leader → Project Manager → Program Manager → PMO → IT Consultant → CIO
Required Skills
Budget Management / Project Management Tools / Risk Management / Schedule Management (Gantt Chart) / Stakeholder Management / WBS Creation
Recommended Skills
Agile Development / Communication Skills (English) / Contract Negotiation / Data Analysis / Facilitation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to specification changes and external factors are required. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze requirements and risks from multiple angles and reflect them in the plan. |
| Communication Skills | Frequent coordination within and outside the team and negotiations with stakeholders are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively advance the project and demonstrate leadership. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning ability to optimize schedules, resources, and costs is essential. |
| Problem Solving | To derive the optimal solution when issues occur and execute it quickly. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand various pressures and tight deadlines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- PMP（Project Management Professional）
- Prince2 Foundation
- Project Manager (Information Technology Engineer Examination)
Aliases
- IT PM
- IT Project Manager
- PM
- System Development PM
Related Jobs
- IT Consultant
- PMO
- Project Leader
- Systems Engineer