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Chief Technology Officer [Leading Cloud/AI Ops firm]

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
30.0M - 40.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>Our client offers an industry-leading platform across AI, cloud infrastructure and software delivery for Fortune 500 companies and the fastest-growing AI-native businesses in the world.</li><li>The company sits at the intersection of two of the most durable enterprise technology tailwinds of this decade: the shift to cloud-native, AI-driven architectures. In light of this they are now building out senior, strategic capabilities in Japan to match the ambitions of their APAC growth and enterprise customers in the region.</li></ul>The Role<ul><li>As the CTO for Japan, you will be the company's most senior technical voice in the region - a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CEOs at the country's largest enterprises as they navigate digital transformation, AI adoption, and the operational complexity that comes with it. This is not a delivery or pre-sales role in the traditional sense; it is a strategic, executive-facing mandate to shape how Japan's most influential technology leaders think about visibility, resilience, and value realization at scale.</li></ul>You will:<ul><li>Advise C-level executives on rationalizing technology investment, adoption strategy, and ROI as they modernize their architectures for the AI era</li><li>Identify and shape industry-specific trends across Japan, feeding insights directly into global product, GTM, and architecture strategy</li><li>Represent the company's thought leadership on observability, security, and AI-era infrastructure at executive briefings, industry events, and with the region's most strategic accounts</li><li>Partner closely with sales leadership, solutions architecture, and marketing to build long-term strategic relationships - not transactional ones</li><li>Help build out the technical leadership bench in Japan as the region scales</li></ul>Your Skills<ul><li>15+ years of experience in enterprise or application architecture at scale, with deep fluency in cloud infrastructure, observability, and the broader technology shifts shaping Japanese enterprises today</li><li>A track record of advising and influencing VP- and C-level stakeholders inside large, complex organizations</li><li>A hands-on technologist who can move fluidly between deep technical detail and executive-level business narrative</li><li>Strong strategic and creative thinking across both technical and commercial challenges</li><li>Outstanding presentation skills in front of large audiences, from engineering practitioners to non-technical executives</li><li>Native-level Japanese with strong business English, spoken and written</li></ul>Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>This is a newly created high-visibility role, working with global engineering teams, GTM and C-suite customers</li><li>AI adoption and cloud-native modernization are both accelerating simultaneously, and this role sits at the exact intersection where enterprise budgets are moving</li><li>Generous compensation, inclusive of RSU grant and employee stock purchase plan at a company with strong, consistent growth</li></ul> Reference Number: 06940-0013494404 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/b3NrYXIudGFrZW5ha2EuOTUxNDcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-25T08:48:46Z

Chief of Data

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>Renewable energy company covering retail electricity, batteries, solar development, and plant operations is looking for a Chief Data Officer.</li></ul> The Role<ul><li>Executive-team member owning the company-wide data and AI strategy, aiming for data-driven management centered on renewable energy.</li><li>Lead the "One Data Platform" initiative to integrate and visualize all company data: architecture, pipelines, DataOps/MLOps, self-service analytics, and LLM applications.</li><li>Build data and AI governance (quality, security, privacy, GDPR/APPI compliance, responsible AI policy).</li><li>Lead the Data Management Office (governance, quality, analytics, education teams) and work with business units on AI/ML and BI adoption.</li></ul> Your Skills<ul><li>Experience building and executing a data strategy aligned with corporate strategy.</li><li>Hands-on expertise building and operating data platforms (DWH, data lake, cloud, ETL).</li><li>Practical AI, BI, and analytics experience with proven business impact.</li><li>Deep knowledge of data and AI governance, security, and privacy.</li><li>Proven cross-organizational leadership and strong executive-level communication.</li><li>Business-level English (English only is acceptable; Japanese conversational is a bonus).</li><li>Preferred: CDO or Head of Data experience, generative AI/LLMs, AWS/GCP/Azure, renewable energy or infrastructure domain.</li><li>Stack: Databricks, Python, SQL/BigQuery/Redshift, MLflow/Airflow, Tableau/Looker.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role<ul><li>Executive seat shaping data strategy at a renewable energy company.</li><li>Leadership of a full data organization with four specialized teams.</li><li>Full benefits: employee stock ownership plan, 124 annual holidays, flexible hours and hybrid work.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary15 - 18 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013522032 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/TmFuY3kuWXVhbi4yNDc2My4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-09T02:17:20Z

PMO

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
14.0M - 18.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal insurance company undergoing a multi-year, several-hundred-million-USD transformation program is looking for a senior consultant to redesign its transformation services unit. The Role<ul><li>The organization is in the midst of a major, multi-year transformation and needs someone who can redesign the transformation services unit itself - not run a single project or workstream, but shape how the function is structured to support the broader strategy.</li><li>You will work directly with the client's Program Director and Chief Transformation Officer, and in close partnership with a Protiviti MD and Head of FSI (nearly 30 years of relevant experience), taking direction and instruction while also operating independently day to day.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Business-level English and Japanese required (native-level Japanese not necessary); some desktop research will be conducted in Japanese.</li><li>Former consulting background with hands-on experience designing Target Operating Models is essential - this is a strategic organizational design role, not a standard Project/Program Manager position.</li><li>Experience with enterprise-wide PMOs is an advantage.</li><li>Strong PowerPoint skills, as you will be producing senior client-facing materials.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Shape the structure and strategy of a transformation function inside a major global insurer.</li><li>Work directly alongside a client CTO, Program Director, and a highly experienced Protiviti partner.</li><li>High-impact, high-visibility role on a several-hundred-million-USD transformation program.</li><li>Autonomy to operate independently while contributing to a strategically critical initiative.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary14 - 18.5 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013508291 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/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjI5MzUxLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-17T02:20:55Z

IT Security Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Contract
19.5M - 19.5M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global financial institution providing investment banking, wealth management, capital markets, and financial services to corporate, institutional, and individual clients. The Role<ul><li>Lead the organization's information security strategy, governance, and risk management programs across Japan.</li><li>Oversee cybersecurity operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.</li><li>Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and global security stakeholders to strengthen security posture and support business objectives.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Proven experience in information security, cybersecurity governance, risk management, or security operations within a complex enterprise environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and security technologies.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technology functions in both Japanese and English.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Lead security initiatives for a globally recognized financial services organization with a strong international presence.</li><li>Influence cybersecurity strategy and decision-making while working closely with senior leadership.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary9,375 yen hourly Reference Number: 06940-0013505453 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/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjY2Mjg0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T01:24:18Z

Compliance Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA leading global insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its rapidly expanding Japan business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will play a central role in strengthening, operating, and enhancing the company's compliance framework across Japan. The role offers broad exposure to governance, regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and risk management while partnering closely with local management and regional/global stakeholders. As the Japan business continues to grow, this position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to influence compliance policies, governance standards, and business practices within an entrepreneurial yet globally supported organization. The Role<ul><li>Maintain and continuously improve the Japan compliance framework in line with global policies and local regulatory requirements</li><li>Develop, review, and update internal policies, procedures, and governance documentation</li><li>Provide day-to-day compliance advisory support to business stakeholders</li><li>Manage compliance incidents and recommend practical remediation measures</li><li>Prepare reports and updates for senior management</li><li>Support AML/CFT, sanctions, anti-bribery, third-party due diligence, and financial crime compliance activities</li><li>Conduct compliance monitoring and coordinate internal and global audits</li><li>Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the business</li><li>Work closely with APAC and global compliance teams on cross-border initiatives and implementation of global policies</li><li>Utilize AI tools and technology to improve compliance processes, reporting, and knowledge management where appropriate</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>3+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Legal, or a related governance function</li><li>Experience within financial services, insurance, or another regulated industry</li><li>Full legal proficiency in Japanese (spoken and written)</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and proactively in a growing organization</li><li>Comfortable reviewing English policies, contracts, and regulatory documentation</li><li>Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve work efficiency is highly desirable</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Join one of the world's leading independent insurance brokerage groups</li><li>Report directly to the Japan General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer and work closely with senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to shape and strengthen the compliance function during an exciting growth phase</li><li>Significant regional and global exposure through collaboration with APAC and international teams</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement with flexible work-from-home options</li><li>Broad exposure across compliance, governance, financial crime prevention, regulatory matters, and internal controls</li><li>Modern workplace that actively embraces technology and AI to enhance compliance operations</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013480766 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/RGFsZS5JYmFkdXJyYWhtYW4uMjMxODAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-12T07:30:43Z

Engineering Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<div>A fast-growing global technology company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a Core Services team responsible for building and operating the foundational platform capabilities that power mission-critical products used by enterprise customers worldwide.</div> The Role<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.</li><li>Drive high-quality delivery of platform and engineering initiatives.</li><li>Establish effective processes, planning, and team accountability.</li><li>Support architecture discussions and key technical decisions.</li><li>Balance scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to execute business priorities.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.</li><li>Act as an escalation point for critical incidents and operational issues.</li><li>Continuously improve engineering standards and team performance.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English.</li><li>8+ years of software engineering experience.</li><li>3+ years of engineering leadership experience.</li><li>Strong architectural and technical decision-making skills.</li><li>Solid knowledge of backend systems, APIs, and distributed platforms.</li><li>Proven experience developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Ability to drive impactful delivery and business outcomes.</li><li>Experience collaborating with distributed teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Strong communication and execution capabilities.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Take ownership of a mission-critical platform that supports globally utilized products and services.</li><li>Lead a talented engineering team and play a key role in its growth and development.</li><li>Influence architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technology strategy.</li><li>Work in a highly collaborative, international environment with strong leadership exposure.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary15 million yen - Reference Number: 06940-0013501948 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/c3VlLnRpbmcuNzYyMzUuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-01T07:20:38Z

[In-house] - Global IT Governance Manager - Manufacturing

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileA global automotive components and mobility solutions company, formed through the integration of several established manufacturers. The company designs, manufactures, and sells components, systems, and services for automotive, transportation, and industrial machinery applications across the Americas, Europe, China, Asia, and Japan. The Role Goal of the role<ul><li>You will drive the development of IT policies and processes and lead governance-focused improvements to IT operating processes company-wide.</li><li>The team is responsible for building, embedding, and enforcing IT governance across both global and regional IT organizations. It also owns IT audit activities. In addition, the team maintains and updates the company's IT policies and internal regulations, ensuring a complete and well-organized IT policy framework.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and standardize IT policies across all five global regions</li><li>Build and maintain a company-wide IT policy framework</li><li>Drive process improvements to strengthen IT governance</li><li>Lead IT audit documentation, compliance reporting, and governance guidelines</li><li>Design and operate IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, TOGAF) - principles, policies, roles, and processes</li><li>Align IT governance with enterprise risk management and business continuity</li><li>Shape IT governance culture through training, ethics, and cross-functional collaboration with HR</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>(Must) 15+ years in IT, with hands-on IT governance experience</li><li>Strong communication skills; Fluent-level Japanese; business-level English (TOEIC 900+ or equivalent)</li><li>Framework expertise (COBIT, TOGAF) and IT risk management background</li><li>Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder alignment skills</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013509251 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/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMjI1MzguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-24T05:28:03Z

Global IT Business Relationship Manager

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
15.0M - 19.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile<ul><li>Global medical device manufacturer.</li></ul> The Role<ul><li>You will be the face of IT to the global finance, HR, and legal business units - you'll be working with leadership teams of those divisions to ensure IT and business strategy are aligned.</li><li>You'll make decisions on IT investment and develop mid to long-term technical roadmaps on a global scale.</li><li>These departments are still in early stages of transformation, so this role is essentially an opportunity to build from near zero-to-one.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent English is required and business Japanese is a 'nice to have' if the other conditions are met.</li><li>Prior IT transformation for a finance division within a 'tangible product' company (not from a purely service background) is required for this role.</li><li>Experience gained from a HQ environment is perfect, though we can consider people with a regional scope in a similar role. Purely local coverage experience will not be suitable.</li><li>Knowledge of the IT systems that support finance / HR operations (e.g. SAP or equivalent).</li><li>This role could also be a good match for someone from a consulting firm who wishes to move in-house.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Global role in a company whose products impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide.</li><li>The opportunity to work from HQ in a highly strategic and stakeholder-management focused role.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary15 - 19 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013529408 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/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjA5MTg0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-26T06:16:21Z

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