Koichi Harada, PMP

Project Manager Execution @ Sidel

About

PMP®‑certified Project Manager based in Tokyo with experience leading industrial equipment installation, commissioning, and cross‑functional coordination across manufacturing and built‑environment projects. Skilled in schedule control, risk management, contractor alignment, and delivering projects under complex site conditions.Strong ability to work with Japanese stakeholders and international teams, ensuring clear communication, quality expectations, and smooth vendor coordination. Experienced in managing multi‑vendor environments and resolving issues quickly on site.Open to overseas assignments in the Philippines, APAC, or Middle East, especially roles involving installation, commissioning, PMO support, or built‑environment project delivery.Having deep technical roots in industrial automation, packaging lines, and semiconductor equipment, I lead complex, multi‑national and multi‑location project teams with a clear, goal‑driven approach — unifying diverse stakeholders around a shared vision and guiding them together toward successful delivery.My engineering background enables me to translate technical complexity into clear direction, while my leadership focuses on alignment, collaboration, and overcoming obstacles as one team. I excel at turning ambiguity into clarity, building trust across cultures and time zones, and driving execution from planning through commissioning.Known for hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional coordination, and customer‑centric communication, I deliver projects that work — reliably, efficiently, and with a strong sense of shared achievement.

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Business Process Improvement, Acceptance Testing, Graphite, Japanese to Chinese, Amateur Radio Operator, Technology Solution Delivery, Multi-sourcing, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Coordination, Coordinated, Coordinating Skills, RF Devices, Internal and External Communications, Operational Excellence, Stakeholder Engagement, Built Environment, Equipment Commissioning, Operational Efficiency, Cross-functional Collaborations, Induction Heating

Experience

Project Manager Execution

Sidel

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Shinjuku-ku

Lead end‑to‑end execution of beverage, food, and personal care packaging line projects across Japan, managing scope, schedule, cost, and multi‑disciplinary teams. Drive alignment between engineering, suppliers, and customer stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and commissioning. • Delivered Japan’s two largest PET bottled water production line projects, ensuring smooth equipment integration and customer acceptance • Completed six standalone PET blow‑molding machine projects on time and under budget • Manage multiple ongoing projects focused on operational efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction Core Skills: Project execution, commissioning, cross‑functional leadership, risk management, customer communication

Customer Technical Service, Japan

GrafTech International Ltd.

2021-6 - 2023-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Chiba, Japan

Delivered technical support and structured issue resolution, facilitating cross-functional collaboration among QA, R&D, Production, and global teams, leveraging Six Sigma methodologies to enhance process reliability and operational efficiency. • Strengthened key customer relationships and supported market penetration in the graphite electrode sector • Resolved technical challenges by collaborating with global teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Core Skills: Customer care, technical service, cross‑cultural communication, issue resolution.

Project Manager / Application & Service Chief Engineer

ISRA VISION

2016-7 - 2021-6 · 5 yrs

Tokyo, Japan

Managed full lifecycle delivery of machine‑vision system projects across Japan, coordinating engineering, service, and global R&D teams. Led customer communication, risk mitigation, and commissioning activities. • Delivered nine machine‑vision system projects, strengthening ISRA’s presence in key industries • Achieved accreditation as a non‑German R&D engineer, enabling direct • Expanded leadership responsibilities, mentoring engineers and improving team capability in troubleshooting and acceptance testing Core Skills: Project management, stakeholder alignment, technical integration, global collaboration

Application Engineer

ISRA VISION

2016-4 - 2016-7 · 4 mos

Tokyo, Japan

• Recovered a six‑month‑delayed acceptance test in only two months, restoring customer trust • Conducted customer sample tests in Japan and China, contributing to sales and solution customization

Technical Director & Aftermarket Sales Manager in Japan

ABP Induction, LLC

2009-3 - 2014-2 · 5 yrs

Tokyo, Japan

Led customer engagement, technical service, and aftermarket business development across Japan and APAC. • Launched and grew Japan’s aftermarket business, achieving first sales within two months • Oversaw troubleshooting, retrofits, and service delivery for induction systems Core Skills: Customer service, aftermarket development, technical support, APAC coordination.

Senior Configuration Engineer

Lam Research

2007-9 - 2009-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

Yokohama

Configured semiconductor etching and stripping tools and served as the primary liaison between Japan and U.S. headquarters. • Acted as the primary liaison between Japan and U.S. headquarters to ensure project alignment • Improved workflow efficiency by developing error‑prevention systems Core Skills: Configuration engineering, cross‑site coordination, process improvement

SUPERVISING ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

ACCRETECH (Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.)

2006-2 - 2007-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Hachioji

• Implemented distributed control systems for semiconductor wafer back‑grinding tools • Led the BGX Project, delivering innovative hardware and software architecture