<h2 data-start="81" data-end="95">Job Summary</h2>The Senior Manager will be responsible for strengthening and maintaining the IT foundation of the Japan office. This role requires hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, with strong depth in a core IT area, preferably infrastructure.Working in a small team, the position covers both project delivery and daily IT operations. The role collaborates closely with regional and global IT teams, business users, and external service providers to support stable operations and deliver initiatives aligned with broader IT strategies.<hr data-start="648" data-end="651" /><h2 data-start="653" data-end="676">Key Accountabilities</h2><ul data-start="678" data-end="1538"><li data-start="678" data-end="820">Lead and deliver IT initiatives in the Tokyo office, including infrastructure improvements, system changes, and security-related activities.</li><li data-start="821" data-end="892">Identify local IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.</li><li data-start="893" data-end="989">Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure effective delivery and support.</li><li data-start="990" data-end="1103">Act as a subject-matter resource in key IT areas, working with business users to provide appropriate solutions.</li><li data-start="1104" data-end="1192">Collaborate with business teams to introduce new technologies that improve efficiency.</li><li data-start="1193" data-end="1277">Support and develop junior IT team members through guidance and knowledge sharing.</li><li data-start="1278" data-end="1369">Maintain IT documentation and ensure compliance with corporate IT and security standards.</li><li data-start="1370" data-end="1448">Support business systems and coordinate with external providers as required.</li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1538">Assist with IT asset management, procurement, invoicing, and general IT administration.</li></ul><hr data-start="1540" data-end="1543" /><h2 data-start="1545" data-end="1577">Qualifications and Experience</h2><ul data-start="1579" data-end="2551"><li data-start="1579" data-end="1716">7+ years of experience in IT roles such as infrastructure, operations, or project delivery, preferably in an international environment.</li><li data-start="1717" data-end="1757">Proven experience leading IT projects.</li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1840">Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based environments.</li><li data-start="1841" data-end="1941">Basic understanding of information security, IT risk, governance, and third-party risk management.</li><li data-start="1942" data-end="1995">Experience working with external service providers.</li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2043">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li data-start="2044" data-end="2101">Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.</li><li data-start="2102" data-end="2168">Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</li><li data-start="2169" data-end="2273">Experience in application development/support, advanced technologies, or financial services is a plus.</li><li data-start="2274" data-end="2366">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibilities.</li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2424">Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset.</li><li data-start="2425" data-end="2486">Ability to adapt to changing business and technology needs.</li><li data-start="2487" data-end="2551">Demonstrates alignment with organizational purpose and values.</li></ul><hr data-start="2553" data-end="2556" />JO: 06940-0013343647 Location: Tokyo Salary: Annual JPY 12,000,000 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjQ1OTE5LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
12.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
<h2 data-start="81" data-end="95">Job Summary</h2>The Senior Manager will be responsible for strengthening and maintaining the IT foundation of the Japan office. This role requires hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, with strong depth in a core IT area, preferably infrastructure.Working in a small team, the position covers both project delivery and daily IT operations. The role collaborates closely with regional and global IT teams, business users, and external service providers to support stable operations and deliver initiatives aligned with broader IT strategies.<hr data-start="648" data-end="651" /><h2 data-start="653" data-end="676">Key Accountabilities</h2><ul data-start="678" data-end="1538"><li data-start="678" data-end="820">Lead and deliver IT initiatives in the Tokyo office, including infrastructure improvements, system changes, and security-related activities.</li><li data-start="821" data-end="892">Identify local IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.</li><li data-start="893" data-end="989">Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure effective delivery and support.</li><li data-start="990" data-end="1103">Act as a subject-matter resource in key IT areas, working with business users to provide appropriate solutions.</li><li data-start="1104" data-end="1192">Collaborate with business teams to introduce new technologies that improve efficiency.</li><li data-start="1193" data-end="1277">Support and develop junior IT team members through guidance and knowledge sharing.</li><li data-start="1278" data-end="1369">Maintain IT documentation and ensure compliance with corporate IT and security standards.</li><li data-start="1370" data-end="1448">Support business systems and coordinate with external providers as required.</li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1538">Assist with IT asset management, procurement, invoicing, and general IT administration.</li></ul><hr data-start="1540" data-end="1543" /><h2 data-start="1545" data-end="1577">Qualifications and Experience</h2><ul data-start="1579" data-end="2551"><li data-start="1579" data-end="1716">7+ years of experience in IT roles such as infrastructure, operations, or project delivery, preferably in an international environment.</li><li data-start="1717" data-end="1757">Proven experience leading IT projects.</li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1840">Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based environments.</li><li data-start="1841" data-end="1941">Basic understanding of information security, IT risk, governance, and third-party risk management.</li><li data-start="1942" data-end="1995">Experience working with external service providers.</li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2043">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li data-start="2044" data-end="2101">Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.</li><li data-start="2102" data-end="2168">Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</li><li data-start="2169" data-end="2273">Experience in application development/support, advanced technologies, or financial services is a plus.</li><li data-start="2274" data-end="2366">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibilities.</li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2424">Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset.</li><li data-start="2425" data-end="2486">Ability to adapt to changing business and technology needs.</li><li data-start="2487" data-end="2551">Demonstrates alignment with organizational purpose and values.</li></ul><hr data-start="2553" data-end="2556" />JO: 06940-0013343647 Location: Tokyo Salary: Annual JPY 12,000,000 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjQ1OTE5LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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