Business Development Project Manager

- Identify, evaluate, and drive new business opportunities while addressing business challenges within target markets. - Develop and execute strategic plans focused on marketing growth and revenue expansion. - Understand customer and organizational requirements to develop effective business proposals and solutions. - Promote and expand the adoption of internal applications and processes across global divisions. - Design and implement business processes, strategies, and operational frameworks. - Define analytical methods, metrics, and techniques that support critical business functions and worldwide business development initiatives. - Monitor competitive market dynamics and assess their impact on business performance. - Develop business scenarios, forecasting models, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making. - Lead complex cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders, including senior leadership and executive teams. - Manage program direction and resource allocation, including workflow, budgets, intellectual property filings, and internal and external business reviews. - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive collaboration and business success.

- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Materials Science, or a related technical field. - 5+ years of engineering program management experience. - Japanese language proficiency and familiarity with Japanese business culture.

- Recognized technical expert within a specialized field. - Deep expertise within own discipline, with broad knowledge across related functional areas. - Ability to apply technical and business knowledge to solve complex organizational challenges.

- Strong understanding of business, market, and regulatory environments. - Ability to anticipate emerging business trends and recommend improvements to products, services, and processes. - Experience developing strategies that support growth, innovation, and competitive positioning.

- Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams. - Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership. - Strong program management skills with the ability to align tactical activities to strategic objectives.

- Demonstrated ability to solve unique and complex business challenges. - Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with a track record of developing innovative solutions.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. - Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.

- Experience managing business programs, resource allocation, budgets, intellectual property filings, and strategic initiatives. - Ability to drive organizational direction and deliver measurable business results. - Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a global, cross-functional environment.