Company Profile Our client is a large insurance firm based in Tokyo. They have been operating in Japan for many years and millions of customers locally and globally. Hiring Background <ul><li>The company realized that they need to modernize their core system to keep up with the market demand.</li><li>Experienced Program/Project Manager is needed to lead this multi-million dollars project and make sure its success.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Experience: 8-12 years of program management experience in large-scale technology-enabled programs; 5+ years in senior program management roles, ideally within insurance or financial services.</li><li>Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of core insurance processes (policy administration, billing, claims) and regulatory considerations relevant to Japan market (FSA).</li><li>Methodologies: Proficiency in both Agile and traditional/project-driven methodologies; proven ability to run a PMO and manage multi-method programs.</li><li>Tools: Experienced with collaboration (Jira/Confluence), reporting (Power BI) and governance tools.</li><li>Platform: Experience delivering core insurance modernization programs, including data migration, platform consolidation, and vendor management.</li><li>Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with executives and diverse stakeholders; strong facilitation and presentation skills.</li><li>Language: Fluent level Japanese, Business level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead major modernization initiative, shaping the future of its technology landscape and ensuring alignment with business goals.</li><li>Engage with diverse teams across IT, business units, and external partners, fostering a broad professional network and leadership skills.</li><li>Drive initiatives that reduce time to market, enhance operational efficiency and enable the deployment of innovative insurance products and services.</li><li>Work with modern architectures such as cloud integration, microservices, APIs, and automation tools, gaining valuable expertise in contemporary tech trends.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 18 - 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013409083 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjc4MDUzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
18.0M - 20.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Our client is a large insurance firm based in Tokyo. They have been operating in Japan for many years and millions of customers locally and globally. Hiring Background <ul><li>The company realized that they need to modernize their core system to keep up with the market demand.</li><li>Experienced Program/Project Manager is needed to lead this multi-million dollars project and make sure its success.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Experience: 8-12 years of program management experience in large-scale technology-enabled programs; 5+ years in senior program management roles, ideally within insurance or financial services.</li><li>Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of core insurance processes (policy administration, billing, claims) and regulatory considerations relevant to Japan market (FSA).</li><li>Methodologies: Proficiency in both Agile and traditional/project-driven methodologies; proven ability to run a PMO and manage multi-method programs.</li><li>Tools: Experienced with collaboration (Jira/Confluence), reporting (Power BI) and governance tools.</li><li>Platform: Experience delivering core insurance modernization programs, including data migration, platform consolidation, and vendor management.</li><li>Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with executives and diverse stakeholders; strong facilitation and presentation skills.</li><li>Language: Fluent level Japanese, Business level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead major modernization initiative, shaping the future of its technology landscape and ensuring alignment with business goals.</li><li>Engage with diverse teams across IT, business units, and external partners, fostering a broad professional network and leadership skills.</li><li>Drive initiatives that reduce time to market, enhance operational efficiency and enable the deployment of innovative insurance products and services.</li><li>Work with modern architectures such as cloud integration, microservices, APIs, and automation tools, gaining valuable expertise in contemporary tech trends.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 18 - 20 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013409083 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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjc4MDUzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-24T05:45:59Z