Airi Hosaka
Verified Expert in Project Management
Project Manager
Tokyo, Japan
Toptal member since August 27, 2024
Airi has 7+ years of international business experience as a coordinator and project manager. She excels in bridging global teams and delivering results through strategic planning and project management. Her aim is to leverage her expertise to help companies forge mutually beneficial agreements by building strong client and partner relationships, enhancing collaboration, and reducing misunderstandings. This approach embodies Airi's commitment to professional growth and impactful business success.
Expertise
- Branded Content
- Content Creation
- Executive Reporting
- Global Operations
- Global Project Management
- International Projects
- Project Management
- Startups
Work Experience
Project Manager
Freelance Clients
- Supported a Canadian cybersecurity startup's post-merger integration (PMI) as a project manager following its acquisition by the US-based startup.
- Collaborated with the chief product officer, the former CEO of the Canadian cybersecurity firm, and the CEO of the US-based startup, ensuring seamless project execution across both organizations.
- Spearheaded the integration of client-facing IT tools and led internal process transformations, including updating marketing and sales materials and promoting a project management culture.
Project Manager
Freelance Clients
- Managed a proof-of-concept (POC) project between a Canadian cybersecurity startup and a listed Japanese company.
- Acted as a key liaison between a Canadian cybersecurity startup and partner companies, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment among all stakeholders.
- Navigated internal adjustments on the client side, leading to the smooth conclusion of the project. Despite an extension, we achieved positive outcomes and laid the groundwork for a future contract.
Project Manager
Financial Times
- Produced and oversaw advertorials for listed Japanese companies and implemented a new project management culture at Financial Times Japan.
- Planned and executed C-suite-targeted campaigns, coordinated with stakeholders, and ensured projects were completed efficiently and within budget.
- Acted as the main contact for clients and agencies, advised on internal processes, and managed project details such as the scope, timelines, and P/L, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to effective campaign management.
Project History
POC for a Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Tool
Spearheaded a POC project between a Canadian cybersecurity startup and a publicly traded Japanese company.
I was a key liaison between a Canadian cybersecurity startup and partner companies, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment among all stakeholders. I successfully navigated internal adjustments on the client side, leading to the smooth conclusion of the project. Despite an extension, the project ended with positive outcomes, laying the groundwork for a future contract.
Power BI
Oversaw and coordinated the implementation of the Power BI project with 10+ major stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
I strategically led the integration and managed operations between western and Japanese business practices, showcasing a strong blend of project management and cross-cultural expertise. I bridged the cultural and language gap between the headquarters and the Japanese team, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Additionally, I managed critical projects to automate revenue monitoring operations using Power BI, enhancing operational efficiency.
Website Migration
Oversaw and coordinated the implementation of website upgrade projects involving 10+ major stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
I initiated and led a long-overdue website upgrade project, transitioning from a local server to a centralized system to enhance security and improve project visibility, addressing a backlog of 2 – 3 years. I collaborated with a vendor project manager, engineers, and project partners to plan and design new functions and tools, enhancing the project’s scope and impact.
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Skills
Tools
Google Workspace, Slack, Basecamp, Salesforce, Asana, Jira, Zoom
Paradigms
Agile Workflow, Agile
Platforms
Monday.com
Other
Project Management, Japanese, International Projects, Global Project Management, Global Operations, Startups, Executive Reporting, Organization Streamlining, Branded Content, Global Business, Global Team Management, Content Creation, Smartsheet, Websites, Media, United States, Canada, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Operational Streamlining
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