Recruit Detail
Find out more about the work we do, the experience and skills we can bring to the table, and our terms and conditions.
Company Name
Space Shift Co., Ltd.
Job Type
[Space x AI / Series B funding completed in 2025] Project Manager (Satellite Data Utilization Area)
Work Detail
Mission You will drive our company's further growth from both business development and technology development perspectives. You will lead the development of AI algorithms for utilizing satellite data, as well as the development of solutions and demonstration projects for their social implementation, contributing to the expansion of the promising satellite data utilization market. Job Description - Overall management of satellite data analysis and utilization support projects (including parallel management of multiple projects) - Leading strategic negotiations and proposal activities with customers - Strategic planning and roadmap development for satellite data x AI products - Management in product development (requirements definition, prioritization, development policy formulation) - Project promotion involving technology development, sales, and management - Project promotion as a bridge between the technology development team and the sales department - Identification and planning of new business opportunities - Training and guidance of junior members
Ideal Profile
Required Qualifications • PM experience (3+ years) in technical projects such as data analysis and system development • Proven track record of leading customer negotiations, proposals, and coordination • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and prioritize them • Experience in project management involving multiple departments and stakeholders • Logical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Basic understanding of remote sensing/satellite data/AI technologies • Knowledge or practical experience in SAR satellite data and AI analysis (especially image analysis) • Management experience in product development (PdM, PO, etc.) • Experience in planning, developing, and operating SaaS and data products • Experience in decision-making support and strategy formulation through data analysis • Experience collaborating and coordinating with government agencies, research institutions, think tanks, etc. • Practical experience with GIS systems • Research experience at a Master's or Doctoral level, or experience in academic presentations and paper writing • Project management certifications such as PMP/PMBOK • Business-level English proficiency (ability to collaborate with and travel to overseas companies)
What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow
• Research experience during master's and doctoral programs, as well as experience in presenting at academic conferences and writing papers.
Work Location
Inspired.Lab, 6th Floor, Otemachi Building, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Remote work available