<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A large-scale, data-driven organization in the retail/consumer domain holding one of the largest transaction datasets in Japan is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead enterprise AI strategy and transformation initiatives.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is not just a modeling role. You will define where and how AI should be applied across the company, build and execute AI roadmaps aligned with business strategy, and lead AI initiatives from concept to production and real business impact.<br /> You will also manage and develop a team of data scientists while ensuring strong alignment between AI capabilities and business decision-making.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native/ Fluent-level Japanese communication skills are mandatory as you will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive company-wide AI initiatives.</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional AI/data projects.</li><li>Team management experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on background in machine learning, statistics, or optimization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Access to massive real-world data at scale.</li><li>Strong executive commitment to AI transformation.</li><li>High visibility and strategic influence within the organization.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working style.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013391616</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGluaC5EYW5nLjgyMjcxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">