Project Manager / Bilingual Japanese

An IT services organization specializing in cybersecurity solutions is seeking a Security Business Lead / Project Manager to support the planning and expansion of security services. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and security vendors, coordinating multiple security initiatives and ensuring consistent implementation of security standards across client environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose security service offerings and solutions to new clients
• Coordinate and manage multiple security initiatives across customer environments
• Ensure consistent implementation of security standards and governance practices
• Manage operational activities including issue tracking, operational calendars, and documentation management
• Plan and coordinate security awareness and training programs
• Communicate and collaborate with security vendors and build strong working relationships
• Support regulatory, audit, and enterprise security compliance requirements
• Maintain strong customer relationships and contribute to high levels of client satisfaction

Requirements

• Leadership experience including coaching, team engagement, and performance management
• Strong stakeholder and customer-facing communication skills
• Experience proposing or delivering security services such as vulnerability assessments, security consulting, SOC, or CSIRT services
• Knowledge of security-related domains including governance, compliance, vulnerability management, and resilience design
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure services (especially networking) or IT leadership roles
• Japanese language proficiency (business level required)
• Business-level English communication skills

Qualifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Network or Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Other relevant security certifications

Schedule

• Core business hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch)
• Hybrid work schedule with 2 days per week onsite in New York, NY
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, or business travel may be required depending on project needs

Pay

$100,000 to $130,000 per year