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33 results for Program Director jobs

Product manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 9.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing Japanese entertainment tech company operating a leading fan community platform that connects influencers with their core audiences. With a user base that has scaled from 130,000 to 220,000+ and expanding into monetization areas such as merchandise, ticketing, and subscriptions, the company is now in an exciting 10→100 growth phase.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The product and engineering organization is undergoing a full transformation toward a modern, Silicon Valley-style operation processes are being rebuilt from the ground up, making this a rare opportunity to shape how a product team operates at scale.</li><li>You will own the product roadmap and drive structured delivery across cross-functional teams, acting as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and engineering.</li><li>You will introduce and champion best practices in sprint planning, requirements documentation, and release management across a small but growing product team.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native or near-native Japanese is mandatory; you will be the key communicator between business stakeholders and a multilingual engineering team.</li><li>Hands-on project management experience is essential; the ability to bring structure to informal, fast-moving environments is a priority over pure product strategy.</li><li>Experience writing PRDs or BRDs and translating ambiguous business needs into clear, actionable requirements.</li><li>Comfortable working in both waterfall and agile environments, with a willingness to act as an internal advocate for agile adoption.</li><li>A light technical background sufficient to hold credible conversations with engineers is a strong advantage.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join at a pivotal 10→100 growth stage and directly influence how the product org scales.</li><li>Be part of a diverse, international team with a genuine Silicon Valley-style working culture in the heart of Tokyo.</li><li>Competitive salary up to ¥10M with hybrid work, full internet support, overseas training, and strong L&amp;D benefits.</li><li>Get early access to a confidential new platform currently in development; a chance to shape something brand new from the inside.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013402470</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><p><em> </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjE5NTc2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-16T06:44:30Z
Systems Engineer - Sr. Analyst
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 8.0M - 8.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <ul><li><p><strong>IT Solution Senior Analyst - Transportation</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Serves as the primary IT contact for business units and external clients, ensuring clear and effective communication.<br />Acts as IT project manager for both new projects and client upgrades, overseeing budget, staffing, and schedules.<br />Works with global teams to implement standard IT solutions, maintain stable system operations, optimize costs, and drive consistency.<br />Supports the adoption of technologies such as robotics in warehouse settings and fosters innovation through data analytics to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assess business units and client needs, offering IT solutions to address challenges.</li><li>Collect and act on feedback from internal and external stakeholders to improve services and processes.</li><li>Promote communication and mutual understanding between IT and business divisions.</li><li>Bridge communication among departments and between businesses and clients as IT liaison.</li><li>Secure and manage necessary resources for project delivery.</li><li>Oversee project planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure completion within budget and timelines.</li><li>Select and manage external vendors during implementation and provide ongoing operational support.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of IT-related experience.</li><li>5+ years as an IT consultant or project manager.</li><li>Experience in delivering system implementations.</li><li>Fluent in Japanese and capable of business-level English communication.</li><li>Strong background in project management.</li><li>Ability to communicate persuasively with stakeholders at multiple levels.</li><li>Open to challenges with a resilient mindset.</li><li>Highly valued qualities: proactive attitude, adaptability, and flexibility.</li><li>Preference for experience within multinational organizations.</li><li>Experience with ERP, application development, and logistics is a plus.</li><li>Background in supply chain or logistics industry is preferred.</li></ul><br />Reference No.:06940-0013375416</li></ul><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/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjc2NjMwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-02-20T04:22:14Z
Business Controller
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 15.0M - 19.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Large FMCG manufacturing and distribution company looking for a General Manager for their large Finance Department</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>This position oversees end-to-end finance operations within a large, multi-client service environment, covering areas such as transactional accounting, reporting, and management accounting. Leading a sizable team, the role focuses on delivering high-quality outputs in line with defined performance metrics, while also driving process improvements and operational transformation through the effective use of technology and automation.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native/fluent Japanese and business level English</li><li>All rounded finance and accounting experience</li><li>Experience managing large organizations - experience managing organizations of 50 - 100 or more people, or managing multiple teams</li><li>Practical experience in visualizing and improving business processes and increasing productivity through the implementation of IT tools</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Work for a global leader with a huge presence</li><li>Great work/life balance with full flex time, and hybrid remote work</li><li>Company offers self-development programs, including e-learning and English language lessons</li><li>Generous leave programs</li><li>Retirement allowance system, employee stock ownership plan, various insurances</li><li>Business casual working environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 19 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013402453</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/QnJlbm5hLkh5YWt1bm8uNjA5ODEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-06T07:46:48Z
IT Business Partner
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 11.0M - 15.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Global medical device manufacturer.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Working closely with the Japan CIO, you will be ensuring that global IT strategy is aligned with that of the region, and will represent IT to all business units including finance, HR, production, commercial, and R&amp;D.</li><li>Whilst this is a role within IT, the focus of this role is higher-level stakeholder management and engagement. You'll be developing relationships across business units and be a key figure in the organization's ongoing transformation journey.</li><li>You'll stay up to date on the latest technology trends and support the development of technical roadmaps and IT strategy within the region.</li><li>This will be an individual contributor role on day one but has the potential to grow into a leadership role.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Japanese and English are mandatory.</li><li>This role could suit an experienced IT Business Partner, Business Analyst, or Project Manager who has worked cross-functionally and has excellent communication abilities combined with plenty of high-level stakeholder management experience.</li><li>Previous exposure to the medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors would be an advantage for this role.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>You'll have visibility across all business units in the region, work closely with senior leadership and use your bilingual skills regularly.</li><li>A clear plan and path towards leadership - this role could be your entry point to management.</li><li>Join a company whose products support the lives of millions of patients globally.</li><li>The company has heavily invested into a major technology and business transformation and is hiring from a position of strength.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013397148</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/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjM3OTUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-09T00:16:19Z
Infrastructure Engineer
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 6.5M - 9.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p>Company Profile | 企業概要</p><p><br />A leading Japanese technology and e-commerce conglomerate operating a vast private cloud infrastructure that powers services used by millions of users globally is looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer.</p><p><br />The Role | 職務内容</p><p><br />This team of 17 (15 engineers, 2 project managers) is responsible for providing and maintaining the company's private cloud Kubernetes container platform.<br />The group is looking for a Senior Engineer who can handle both software development and infrastructure administration across Kubernetes, Istio, Linux, Mesos, and Marathon systems. Within six months, you will be expected to operate as a virtual team leader across products and projects.<br /><br /><br />Your Skills | 応募資格</p><p><br />5+ years of software development experience (requirement definition, design, test, implementation, release) using a statically typed language such as Java, C++, Golang, or Rust.<br />3+ years of infrastructure administration experience in production environments (Linux, Kubernetes, Istio, Nginx, Mesos, Marathon, etc.).<br />Hands-on experience providing cloud platform services across 100+ servers (user-only experience is not sufficient).<br />A careful and methodical approach to large-scale infrastructure operations.<br />Willingness to join as a regular employee and participate in daily on-call rotation shifts.<br /><br /><br />Key Highlights of the Role | おすすめのポイント<br /><br />Join one of Japan's most iconic tech companies and contribute to infrastructure powering services at massive scale.<br />Clear leadership track - expected to grow into a virtual team lead role within six months.<br />Work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies including Kubernetes, Istio, and a fully private cloud environment.<br />Be part of a collaborative, multinational engineering team using a modern, end-to-end DevOps toolchain.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>7 - 10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-06940-0013410551</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/c2h3ZXRhLmxla2hyYWphbmkuOTA1MDQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-01T04:20:33Z
Business Controller
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 11.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing international consumer brand company is seeking an Interim Finance &amp; Accounting Manager to support IPO preparation activities in Japan. The company operates in a global environment and is currently strengthening its governance and finance structure ahead of future expansion.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>This is a project-based contract position with an expected duration of approximately 6-12 months. The role will focus mainly on IPO preparation support, coordination with overseas headquarters, and communication with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders in Japan. Core accounting operations are handled overseas, while the Japan team focuses on governance, reporting, and finance process development.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in IPO preparation, listed companies, audit firms, or corporate finance environments.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and finance-related governance processes.</li><li>Japanese CPA or equivalent background is preferred.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Support IPO preparation in an international business environment.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with overseas headquarters and external advisors.</li><li>Immediate start with potential contract extension depending on business needs.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>11 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013426497</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/aGFiaWJhaC5udXJ1bC4yMjgyNi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-05-12T01:45:50Z
Controller
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 9.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> Our client is a global, technology‑driven organization with a strong international footprint and established operations in Japan. The company works closely with regional and global teams and operates in a complex, performance‑focused environment.<br /> As the business continues to evolve, the Japan organization is strengthening its site‑level finance leadership and is seeking an experienced professional to take on a Controller role.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> <br /> As the Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end financial control of a manufacturing site / business unit in Japan. Acting as a key business partner to the Site Manager and BU leadership, you will drive financial performance, cost control, and operational transparency while ensuring compliance with group policies.<br /> <br /> <br /> Key responsibilities include:<br /> </p><ul><li>Full P&amp;L ownership and financial control for the site / BU</li><li>Monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and long‑term planning</li><li>Cost controlling, variance analysis, and productivity improvement initiatives</li><li>Business partnering with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams</li><li>Monitoring CAPEX, inventory, and working capital</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, group policies, and local regulations</li><li>Supporting audits and liaising with regional / global finance teams</li><li>Providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>We are looking for a candidate with:</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business‑level English</li><li>Strong experience in controlling, plant finance, or site finance</li><li>Preferred: Background in automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or Tier‑1 supplier environments</li><li>Solid understanding of cost structures, manufacturing KPIs, and operational finance</li><li>Experience working in a multinational organization</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>Hands‑on, proactive mindset with strong stakeholder‑management skills</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Strategic finance role with direct impact on site performance</li><li>Close partnership with Site Management and BU leadership</li><li>Exposure to global automotive programs and regional HQ</li><li>Stable global company with strong technology focus</li><li>Ideal role for candidates seeking broader operational finance leadership</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 9 - 12 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013413429<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <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><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjI1MDUzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-06T08:25:34Z
Network & Server Engineer​
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 10.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A New York-based global house of modern luxury lifestyle brands, built on values of optimism, innovation, and inclusivity. With a portfolio of world-renowned fashion labels, this company operates across corporate offices and retail stores throughout Japan and Korea, and is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to lead infrastructure projects across the region.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Reporting to the Senior Manager, Architecture &amp; Engineering (Shanghai), you will oversee and implement network infrastructure projects across corporate offices and retail stores in Japan and Korea.</li><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale network deployments ($50K-$500K+), covering design, implementation, and commissioning across data centers, offices, branches, and retail locations using Cisco and Fortinet platforms.</li><li>Serve as the escalation point for incident resolution, root cause analysis, and high-priority outages, while monitoring SIEM alerts and deploying security patches.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, negotiate telecom and hardware contracts, and evaluate SLA performance through quarterly business reviews.</li><li>Conduct site visits to HQ, data centers, and retail locations to identify network bottlenecks and propose improvements leveraging SD-WAN, Zscaler, Checkpoint, and automation tools.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of hands-on enterprise networking experience, with expert-level CLI proficiency in Fortinet and Cisco (last 5 years required).</li><li>Proven experience in Cisco and Fortinet SD-WAN zero-to-one design and implementation, MPLS, IPsec-VPN, BGP/OSPF, Layer 3/7 networking, and HA architectures.</li><li>Native Japanese and business-level English are mandatory; Chinese is a plus.</li><li>Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience preferred.</li><li>Prior experience in retail, fashion, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join one of the world's most iconic luxury lifestyle brand houses with a globally recognized portfolio of fashion labels.</li><li>Take ownership of network infrastructure across Japan and Korea, with direct impact on both corporate and retail operations.</li><li>Work in a regionally structured IT organization with global connectivity to North America leadership.</li><li>Hybrid working model with competitive scope - corporate, retail, and data center environments all in one role.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013402488</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/SGluc29uLkxldW5nLjE3NDg0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-22T00:40:02Z
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