Job Description
Mujin is a global leader in industrial automation, redefining supply chain efficiency through MujinOS—our intelligent operating system for robotics. At our core is Machine Intelligence (MujinMI), a unique approach that leverages real-time digital twins and advanced perception, planning, and control algorithms to achieve fully autonomous operations.
Our flagship product, MujinController, empowers users with a highly configurable, no-code interface. By integrating cutting-edge motion planning and computer vision, it enables seamless automation for complex applications such as palletizing, picking, and truck unloading.
Headquartered in Japan with a growing presence in the US, China, and Europe, we invite you to join a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of automation.
We are seeking a Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives that power the MujinController and other core technologies. In this role, you will orchestrate cross-functional engineering efforts, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and serve as a key liaison between product development and business stakeholders. This is a high-impact position where you will help scale innovation and execution across global markets.
Responsibilities:
- Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale software and systems initiatives, aligning cross-functional engineering teams around stakeholder requirements and meeting milestones, scope, and outcomes
- Organize and lead cross-functional teams through complex software and systems delivery cycles
- Serve as the primary point of contact for software program updates, effectively communicating progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Establish and oversee program governance and execution framework, ensuring effective risk mitigation, milestone tracking, and optimal resource allocation.
- Manage a portfolio of technical program and product workstreams, maintaining alignment with business priorities and delivery timelines.
- Guide the definition and evolution of major product and system portfolios, collaborating with R&D and engineering to ensure delivery feasibility and technical alignment.
- Engage with all relevant teams and own the process to collect and manage requirements needed for successful delivery.
- Ensure deliverables align with company OKRs, roadmaps, initiatives, and that performance indicators are reflections of company direction.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in program or project management within software development or systems engineering
- Proven experience leading large-scale programs, cross-functional software or technical programs with multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong command of agile methodologies and complex program frameworks
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead through influence in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Proven success in delivering complex software systems or platforms, ideally in industrial automation or intelligent robotics
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to translate business needs into executable plans
- Familiarity with tools for agile program tracking (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
- Comfort with technical discussions, systems architecture trade-offs, and integration planning
- Exposure to industrial technologies, software/hardware integration, and regulatory awareness is a plus
- Experience driving stakeholder alignment across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams
Location
3-8-5 Tatsumi, Koto-Ku, Tokyo 135-0053, Japan
Work Hours
8:45 - 17:45 (with a 60-minute break)
Salary
- Based on experience and skills
- Salary revision twice a year
- Additional bonuses are available based on performance
Holidays
- Every Saturday and Sunday
- Annual paid leaves
- Maternity leave and Childcare leave
- Flex Holiday (take public holidays on days of your choice)
- Other holidays as defined by the company
Company Benefits
- Flexible dress code policy
- Commuting allowance
- Japanese Social Security (Health Insurance, Pension, Labor Insurance)
- Monthly team dinner support
- Free buffet lunch every workday
- Free vending machines (offering drinks and snacks)
- High-end coffee machine
- Exclusive Employee Gym Access
Japan Relocation Support
- Visa sponsorship
- Flight ticket support
- Shipping expenses coverage up to a specified limit
- Assistance for housing