<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&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">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A global organization recognized for its innovative approach and consistent growth in the technology sector.</li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure services in Japan, covering cloud, compute, network, digital workplace, IT service management, and IT asset management domains.</li><li>Align global infrastructure strategies with Japan's business, regulatory, and operational needs, ensuring secure, high-performing, and compliant technology services.</li><li>Drive modernization and automation initiatives to optimize service delivery and operational efficiency.</li><li>Manage and develop a cross-functional team operating within a matrix structure, fostering leadership and a high-performance culture.</li><li>Oversee local and global service providers, including contract negotiations, SLA management, performance, risk, and cost optimization.</li><li>Serve as the main liaison between local business/IT leaders and global infrastructure teams, advocating for Japan's priorities and ensuring local requirements are represented in global decisions.</li><li>Partner closely with local leadership to support business growth and enable strategic initiatives.</li><li>Oversee a significant annual infrastructure budget, ensuring financial discipline and cost management.</li><li>Ensure strong controls and compliance with both global security and Japanese regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>At least 15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure in multinational environments, preferably in financial services or insurance, with solid understanding of applications development and support.</li><li>Broad technical expertise, including public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), traditional computing (e.g., Oracle, Mainframe), and experience integrating legacy with modern systems.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead initiatives, even in decentralized or matrixed organizations.</li><li>Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical topics into clear business language.</li><li>Language: Native or fluent proficiency in both Japanese and English preferred; minimum fluency in one with strong understanding of the other.</li><li>Strong understanding of insurance business operations, security, and regulatory requirements is highly valued.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Bridge global strategies and local requirements, driving transformation and modernization.</li><li>Lead service delivery and innovation for business-critical infrastructure.</li><li>Implement automation, efficiency, and compliance initiatives across the Japan organization.</li><li>Strategic partnership with local leadership to enable growth.</li><li>Manage significant financial and vendor portfolios, ensuring operational excellence.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><ul><li>Tokyo</li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>30 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013380731</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/bHVrZS5mdXJuaXZhbC40Njg3Ni4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="80" data-end="111"><strong data-start="80" data-end="109">Key Skills & Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="112" data-end="623"><li data-start="112" data-end="255"><p data-start="114" data-end="255"><strong data-start="114" data-end="130">Programming:</strong> Strong experience in languages such as C++ and C#, with practical knowledge of popular game engines like Unity and Unreal.</p></li><li data-start="256" data-end="366"><p data-start="258" data-end="366"><strong data-start="258" data-end="282">Analytical Thinking:</strong> Ability to approach technical problems methodically and find effective solutions.</p></li><li data-start="367" data-end="482"><p data-start="369" data-end="482"><strong data-start="369" data-end="387">Collaboration:</strong> Skilled at communicating and working closely with team members across different disciplines.</p></li><li data-start="483" data-end="623"><p data-start="485" data-end="623"><strong data-start="485" data-end="516">Game Development Expertise:</strong> Hands-on experience covering all stages of game creation, from initial concept through to final release.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>JO: 06940-0013354999</p><p>Location: Tokyo</p><p>Annual Salary: JPY 15,000,000</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aXNhYWMuY2hlbmcuMDk1MjAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English will be needed for this role</p><p><strong>Company Profile<br /></strong><br />European-headquartered global retail company with a long-established presence in Japan. The group operates multiple business lines including fashion, lifestyle...<br /><br />This is a newly created position within the Japan organization, offering strong stability, long employee tenure, and close collaboration with the European HQ.<br /><br /><strong>The Role<br /></strong><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><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><p>Required Qualifications<br />*Fluent Japanese/Business-level English</p><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><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><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><p><strong>Location</strong> <br />Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary<br /></strong>13 million - 16 million yen</p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013355646</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/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uODc5MjguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
