PayPay
Technical Program Manager for Data Engineering Team
Job Summary
The role involves leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data initiatives as a Technical Program Manager within the Data Engineering team. Candidates should have extensive experience managing programs, strong understanding of data engineering concepts, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. The position requires coordinating cross-functional teams, driving program momentum, and managing the full project lifecycle. Preference is given to those with experience in cloud platforms, Agile methodologies, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
About PayPay
PayPay is a FinTech company that has grown to over 69M (as of May 2025) users since its launch in 2018. Our team is hugely diverse with members from over 50 different countries.
OUR VISION IS UNLIMITED_
We dare to believe that we do not need a clear vision to create a future beyond our imagination. PayPay will always stay true to our roots and realize a vision (future) that no one else can imagine by constantly taking risks and challenging ourselves. With this mindset, you will be presented with new and exciting opportunities on a daily basis and have the opportunity to grow and reach new dimensions that you could never have imagined. We are looking for people who can embrace this challenge, refresh the product at breakneck speed and promote PayPay with professionalism and passion.
※ Please note that you cannot apply or be selected in parallel with PayPay Corporation, PayPay Card Corporation and PayPay Securities Corporation.
Job Description
As a Technical Program Manager within the Data Engineering team, you will play a critical role in driving the planning, execution, and delivery of complex data initiatives. You will collaborate closely with engineering managers, data engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and reliable data solutions. Your ability to structure programs, facilitate communication, and maintain momentum will be essential in this fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Program Structuring: Develop and implement program structures to activate and manage data engineering programs, including defining how teams work together, establishing information sharing and archiving processes, and outlining delivery plans.
- Information Management: Establish and maintain organized systems for program information, such as project schedules, milestones, documentation, and meeting minutes, ensuring easy access and recall.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned throughout the program lifecycle. This includes identifying key stakeholders, establishing communication channels, and managing expectations.
- Momentum Driving: Facilitate day-to-day activities and drive program momentum through effective meetings, decision-making processes, and proactive problem-solving.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure minimal impact on program delivery.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, preferably within a data engineering or related environment.
- Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, technologies, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to structure and manage complex programs.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in using program management tools and methodologies.
- *10+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in technical program management
- * Proven experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives, such as Agile Adoption or process improvement efforts
* For Senior Technical Program Manager
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and technologies.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Proficiency in software development methodologies, process with experience in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks and using tools like JIRA for project management
- Familiarity with system architecture, and best practices
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- Please refer PayPay 5 senses to learn what we value at work.
Working Conditions
Employment Status
- Full Time
Office Location
- Hybrid Workstyle (flexible working style including Remote and office)
※There are no fixed rules regarding office attendance in Product group; it depends on each individual's discretion.
Work Hours
- Super Flex Time (No Core Time)
- In principle, 9:00am-5:45pm (actual working hours: 7h45m + 1h break)
Holidays
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Every Sat/Sun/National holidays (In Japan)/New Year's break/Company-designated Special days
Paid leave
- Annual leave (up to 14 days in the first year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment. Can be used from the date of hire)
- Personal leave (5 days each year, granted proportionally according to the month of employment)
＊PayPay's own special paid leave system, which can be used to attend to illnesses, injuries, hospital visits, etc., of the employee, family members, pets, etc.
Salary
- Annual salary paid in 12 installments (monthly)
- Based on skills, experience, and abilities
- Reviewed once a year
- Special Incentive once a year *Based on company performance and individual contribution and evaluation
- Late overtime allowance
＊Payroll payment can be changed to digital salary payment “PayPay Paycheck” for an amount set by you
Benefits
- Social Insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance and compensation insurance)
- 401K
- Translation/Interpretation support
- VISA sponsor + Relocation support
PayPay
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