Vice President, Project Management, Real Estate Japan

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Shape the Future of Logistics Infrastructure

We are looking for a talented and entrepreneurial Project Manager to join our Project Management team and help deliver some of Japan's most innovative and large-scale logistics developments.

This is an opportunity to work on landmark projects, including next-generation logistics hubs and large-scale mixed-use developments, from concept through completion. You will play a critical role in creating market-leading assets that support the evolving needs of customers, communities, and the broader supply chain ecosystem.

About the Team

Our Project Management team is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of logistics facilities across Japan. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the team oversees all aspects of development, including project strategy, product planning, procurement, cost management, and execution.

With multiple projects underway at any given time and annual development investments exceeding hundreds of billions of yen, the team plays a central role in driving business growth and creating long-term value.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing logistics development projects from planning through execution, including:

• •Developing project concepts and product strategies
• •Leading the planning and delivery of logistics facilities and large-scale developments
• •Managing project economics, business plans, and value creation initiatives
• •Supporting land acquisition and development activities
• •Driving procurement strategies and vendor selection processes
• •Managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications
• •Coordinating closely with internal design, engineering, leasing, investment, and operations teams
• •Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and development partners

Each Project Manager typically oversees several active projects simultaneously, providing broad exposure across the development lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• •3+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, development planning, investment projects, or related fields
• •Experience managing project economics and business performance
• •Ability to evaluate opportunities and enhance project value through innovative planning and execution
• •Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• •Experience working with contractors, consultants, or large external vendor networks
• •Strong commercial mindset and ability to translate ideas into successful development projects

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience leading large-scale real estate developments
• •Experience with mixed-use developments, urban development, or placemaking initiatives
• •Exposure to logistics, industrial, infrastructure, data center, or commercial real estate projects
• •Proven track record of delivering complex development projects from concept to completion

Who Succeeds in This Role?

We're looking for individuals who:

• •Take ownership and drive projects forward
• •Communicate clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• •Build trust and alignment across complex organizations
• •Think strategically while remaining highly execution-focused
• •Are energized by tackling ambitious and challenging projects

Why Join Us?

Work on Landmark Projects

Take ownership of high-profile developments that are shaping the future of logistics and industrial real estate in Japan.

Exceptional Scale and Complexity

Gain experience managing projects involving significant capital investment, multiple stakeholders, and long-term strategic impact.

Broad Career Opportunities

Develop expertise across development, investment, leasing, land acquisition, and asset strategy, with opportunities to advance into larger project leadership and management roles.

Collaborative Environment

Partner with professionals across development, engineering, investment, finance, and operations functions to bring ambitious projects to life.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Reporting Relationships

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.