Question 1

What is a fractional PM and why does it make sense in Japan?

Accepted Answer

A fractional PM is a senior project manager who works with your team on a part-time or retainer basis — giving you senior-level delivery capability without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. In Japan, where stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and bilingual execution are critical, having an embedded bilingual PM significantly reduces the risk of projects stalling or going over scope.

Question 2

What is an AI Operations Audit?

Accepted Answer

An AI Operations Audit is a 2–4 week engagement where we map your existing workflows, identify where AI tools can save time and reduce cost, and deliver a prioritised roadmap with clear ROI estimates. It is designed for small businesses and startups in Japan looking to adopt AI practically and confidently — not just experiment with tools.

Question 3

How long does a typical AI implementation engagement take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on scope. An initial audit is 2–4 weeks. An implementation sprint is typically 4–8 weeks. Ongoing AI implementation partnerships run on a monthly retainer. We scope every engagement based on your team size, tooling, and goals before committing to a timeline.

Question 4

Do you work with Japanese-only companies or gaishikei?

Accepted Answer

Both. We work with Japanese domestic companies (SMEs and startups) and gaishikei — foreign companies with a Japan office. Our bilingual capability means we operate across both environments: holding meetings in Japanese, delivering reports in English, and managing the cultural nuance that makes Japan projects succeed.

Question 5

What makes Seranova different from traditional IT consulting firms in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Traditional IT consultancies in Japan are typically large, slow to engage, and expensive. Seranova is a lean, AI-native firm that embeds directly into your team. We work at the speed of a startup, bring bilingual PM expertise, and focus on delivering real outcomes — not slide decks. We also help you adopt AI in your operations, which most legacy consultancies do not.

Question 6

フラクショナルPMとは何ですか？

Accepted Answer

フラクショナルPMとは、正社員として雇用するのではなく、業務委託やリテイナー契約でチームに参画するシニアレベルのプロジェクトマネージャーのことです。正社員のコストや拘束なく、上級レベルのPM能力をチームに取り込むことができます。特に日本では、ステークホルダー管理やバイリンガルでのコミュニケーション、文化的な橋渡しが重要であり、バイリンガルのフラクショナルPMがプロジェクトの成功を大きく左右します。

Question 7

AIオペレーション監査はどのような企業に向いていますか？

Accepted Answer

AIオペレーション監査は、AIを活用したいが何から始めればよいかわからない中小企業やスタートアップに最適です。現行の業務フローを整理し、AI導入で時間短縮・コスト削減が見込めるポイントを特定。ROIを意識した優先順位付きロードマップを提供します。通常2〜4週間で完結します。

Question 8

英語・日本語どちらでも対応できますか？

Accepted Answer

はい、英語・日本語どちらでも対応可能です。Seranovaのサービスは完全にバイリンガルで提供しており、ミーティング・報告書・コミュニケーションすべてを日英どちらでも行えます。外資系企業の日本法人様や、日本語のみの国内企業様にも幅広くご利用いただいています。

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