Senior Project Manager

Our Mission: Smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle

Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. Years and years out of date. Is that really just “the way things are”? We don’t think so and we’re here to fix that. We believe vehicles can be 1000x smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us. We’ve started on this mission by building a mobile-based connected vehicle platform used by millions of drivers in over 150 countries. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision by bringing together software and hardware to build new products that solve real needs for millions of drivers around the world.

About the Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will have a central role at Drivemode to build the next-generation of connected services for vehicles. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team creating global products that impact millions of people in a unique startup culture that values flexibility, innovation, and critical thinking.

What You Will Do

Plan and oversee a project of cutting edge digital solutions for Honda’s next generation of vehicles

Align stakeholders, including executive leaders, on scope, status, and deliverables

Work cross-functionally with all teams within Drivemode and Honda to plan and build product features, schedule releases, coordinate go-to-market launch

Keep the team moving forward by identifying bottlenecks/risks and solving them

Ensure our projects are well organized and documented

What We Are Looking For

At least 7 years of experience including 3 to 5 years as a Project Manager in related industries

You are very organized, good at prioritizing, scheduling, and managing time

You have fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal

You are an empathic negotiator, willing to get things done in a constructive way

You have strong critical thinking and risk management skills

You are a team player and know how to use soft power to motivate people around you

A flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset, willing to do what it takes, even if it's outside of your usual responsibility area

You think that cars and motorcycles can be 1000x better

Nice to Have

Prior software engineering or embedded systems background

Experience in automotive or mobile products

PMI certification

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/11 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,  disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.