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PM/PMO - Legacy Modernization

ReachExt K.K. is a Tokyo-based bilingual recruitment consultancy specializing in IT, Finance, and Executive Search for companies in Japan and APAC.

ReachExt K.K.

Employee count: 11-50

Japan only

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PM/PMO Legacy ModernizationEmployment Type Full-time

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for project management and PMO of legacy modernization projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the project management of the following tasks:

  • Legacy Modernization Proposal
  • Analysis and evaluation of current systems
  • Study of modernization methods
  • Formulation of TOBE architecture model
  • System development and testing (development according to the above methods, comparison with the current system, etc.)
  • Overall project promotion (management of cost, schedule, resources, issues, quality, etc.)

Main Clients

Clients are a wide variety of major companies in the financial, manufacturing, and distribution industries in Japan.

Major beverage manufacturers, major telecommunications carriers, major automobile companies, major electric power companies, major insurance companies, major trust banks, major airline companies, major consumer electronics manufacturers, etc.

We want people like this to join our company.

Those who are looking for a place to bet as their next career, utilizing their previous mainframe and project management experience.

Those who have experience in specific areas of legacy systems, but would like to increase their market value by taking on the challenge of modernization.

If you are looking to work with clients to solve difficult legacy system issues, and want to use your experience to drive large-scale projects, then this is the place for you.

Required Skills:

  • Experience in management of large scale projects (leadership experience may be included depending on the content of the project)
  • Experience in SI development from upstream to downstream (experience in multiple projects is desirable)
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and smoothly with internal and external stakeholders in projects.

Welcome Skills:

  • Experience in migration from mainframe to open platforms by rewriting, rehosting, rebuilding, etc.
  • Experience in global projects and working with foreign companies and people.
  • Experience (or interest) in offshore development
  • Technical knowledge of mainframe environment such as COBOL85, PL/I, RPG, JCL, Assembler, RDB, NDB, etc. of IBM, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Unisys, etc.
  • Experience in program development, operation and maintenance in one of the mainframe environments such as IBM, Fujitsu, NEC, Hitachi, Unisys, etc.
  • Experience in responding to RFIs, RFPs, etc. from customers (customer service and preparation of responses)

Required language and educational background

  • No English required
  • No academic background required

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Education

No degree required

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Japan +/- 0 hours

About ReachExt K.K.

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Headquartered in Japan, ReachExt K.K. is a distinguished recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with premier employers across a variety of industries. The company provides a comprehensive range of professional staffing services and consulting solutions, including Contingency Recruitment Services and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), catering to both leading multinational corporations and dynamic startups within Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. ReachExt distinguishes itself through a strong focus on bilingual recruitment, with specialized expertise in sectors such as Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, and General Management.

The organization was founded by a team of executives who possess extensive and diversified experience in Information Technology, Finance, and the management of multi-country business operations. This rich background enables the leadership to deeply understand the specific requirements of client companies as well as the career aspirations of candidates, effectively bridging cultural and professional gaps. ReachExt operates with a philosophy centered on trust, transparency, and responsiveness, aiming to extend the reach of its partners for their hiring needs while adding diversity to the workforce to enhance global competitiveness. Beyond its core consultancy services, the company also manages a job portal, EJable.com, which serves as a complementary resource for employers and job seekers alike, further solidifying its commitment to facilitating successful professional connections in the Japanese market.

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Commuting Allowance

Provision of commuting allowance for employees.

Social Insurance

Full social insurance coverage including health insurance.

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