We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working on-site from our Tokyo office. In this role you will be a key member of our Operations function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Project Management, Agile and JIRA to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 4 to 7 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Project Management, Agile and JIRA. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Ridge Foods is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Project Manager at Ridge Foods, you will play a central role within our Operations function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Make and clearly communicate well-reasoned decisions, including difficult trade-offs.
- Mentor, coach and support more junior team members, helping them grow and do their best work.
- Represent your function in cross-functional and leadership discussions.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and continuously refine them.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and design and implement process improvements.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure processes run smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Maintain rigorous standards of quality, safety, compliance and documentation.
- Negotiate with and manage vendors, contractors and service providers.
- Coordinate across internal teams, suppliers and partners to deliver on commitments and timelines.
- Support planning, budgeting and resource allocation for the function.
- Lead, train and support team members to deliver consistent, reliable results.
- Prepare operational reports and provide clear updates to management and stakeholders.
- Manage inventory, resources and scheduling to balance cost, service and quality.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and customer focus.
- Monitor key performance indicators and take corrective action to keep operations on track.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Uphold the company's values, policies, security requirements and standards of professional conduct in all activities.
What we're looking for
4-7 years of professional experience in a Project Manager or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Project Management, Agile and JIRA
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Ridge Foods, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Regular team lunches, celebrations, offsites and social events that make work more fun, human and connected.
- Flexible working hours that let you do your best work while balancing your personal life and commitments.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- A dedicated annual learning and development budget you can spend on courses, books, certifications and conferences.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Transparent communication, regular all-hands updates and direct, approachable access to leadership.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Employee stock options (ESOPs), giving you a genuine stake in the company's growth and long-term success.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- A culture that actively encourages experimentation, stretch projects and learning from both wins and mistakes.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration