*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English will be needed for this roleCompany Profile European-headquartered global retail company with a long-established presence in Japan. The group operates multiple business lines including fashion, lifestyle... This is a newly created position within the Japan organization, offering strong stability, long employee tenure, and close collaboration with the European HQ. The Role The Head of IT will oversee all IT functions in Japan, covering both Infrastructure and Application domains. You will manage a team of IT professionals and work closely with senior stakeholders in Japan and Europe. Your Skills<ul><li>Lead and manage all IT functions in Japan, including IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and business applications</li><li>Oversee both Infrastructure and Application teams, ensuring stable operations and effective collaboration</li><li>Ensure effective use and operation of SAP systems (hands-on knowledge required)</li><li>Supervise systems related to business applications, e-commerce platforms (localization), and POS systems</li><li>Act as the primary IT contact for European HQ, aligning local requirements with global standards</li><li>Oversee vendor management and support issue resolution, particularly where coordination between infra and applications is required</li></ul>Required Qualifications *Fluent Japanese/Business-level English<ul><li>Proven experience leading IT functions or major IT domains with people management skill set.</li><li>Strong background in IT Infrastructure</li><li>SAP knowledge is mandatory</li><li>Experience with POS systems and retail-related IT environments preferred</li><li>Retail industry or luxury experience preferred</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Newly created leadership role in stable environment with long employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to develop people and influence business operations</li><li>Broad IT scope rather than narrow specialization</li><li>Total Compensation: Approx. JPY 15-16M, flexible depending on profile</li></ul>Location TokyoSalary 13 million - 16 million yenReference Number: 06940-0013355646 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uODc5MjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
13.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English will be needed for this roleCompany Profile European-headquartered global retail company with a long-established presence in Japan. The group operates multiple business lines including fashion, lifestyle... This is a newly created position within the Japan organization, offering strong stability, long employee tenure, and close collaboration with the European HQ. The Role The Head of IT will oversee all IT functions in Japan, covering both Infrastructure and Application domains. You will manage a team of IT professionals and work closely with senior stakeholders in Japan and Europe. Your Skills<ul><li>Lead and manage all IT functions in Japan, including IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and business applications</li><li>Oversee both Infrastructure and Application teams, ensuring stable operations and effective collaboration</li><li>Ensure effective use and operation of SAP systems (hands-on knowledge required)</li><li>Supervise systems related to business applications, e-commerce platforms (localization), and POS systems</li><li>Act as the primary IT contact for European HQ, aligning local requirements with global standards</li><li>Oversee vendor management and support issue resolution, particularly where coordination between infra and applications is required</li></ul>Required Qualifications *Fluent Japanese/Business-level English<ul><li>Proven experience leading IT functions or major IT domains with people management skill set.</li><li>Strong background in IT Infrastructure</li><li>SAP knowledge is mandatory</li><li>Experience with POS systems and retail-related IT environments preferred</li><li>Retail industry or luxury experience preferred</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Newly created leadership role in stable environment with long employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to develop people and influence business operations</li><li>Broad IT scope rather than narrow specialization</li><li>Total Compensation: Approx. JPY 15-16M, flexible depending on profile</li></ul>Location TokyoSalary 13 million - 16 million yenReference Number: 06940-0013355646 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uODc5MjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
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