Komatsu · 16 hours ago
Program Manager
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expKomatsu is a global leader in mine management technology, committed to innovation and sustainability in the mining industry. The Program Manager will oversee the execution of interconnected projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and facilitating collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define program goals, scope, and deliverables with stakeholders
Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for transparency and decision-making
Align cross-functional projects with company objectives
Oversee full program lifecycle: SoW, contracts, budgeting, and invoicing
Lead OKR/KPI planning and progress tracking
Partner with product, engineering, design, QA, and other teams for seamless execution
Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Advise leadership on strategy and organizational needs
Support hiring, onboarding, and team integration
Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions
Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans
Monitor program health and escalate critical issues as needed
Refine development processes for efficiency and scalability
Promote Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous improvement
Coach teams on delivery frameworks and best practices
Serve as primary contact for leadership and internal partners
Deliver clear updates on status, risks, and recommendations
Ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution
Optimize resource allocation across projects
Manage program budgets and provide variance reporting
Recommend corrective actions to meet financial targets
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Must be fluent in Japanese (in verbal communication)
7+ years of experience in project and/or program management, or similar roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Deep familiarity with at least one of the following domains: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or QA
Experience managing interdependent projects and resource allocation across multiple workstreams
Ability to mentor project managers and provide guidance on best practices and continuous improvement
Proven ability to lead through influence across engineering, operations, and business functions
Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within technical organizations
Project Management Tools: Experience with Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar tools
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to bridge technical and business conversations effectively
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive solutions
Experience managing geographically distributed teams
Experience with project portfolio management tools and data visualization platforms
Preferred
Experience in the mining, heavy equipment, or automotive industries
Education: Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field
Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, or SAFe
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
Experience in cloud-based or SaaS product development
Experience in modern task/project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Confluence, Power BI)
Experience with Workday Adaptive (finance planning)
Fluency with contract negotiation and external vendor/partner collaboration
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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