<p><strong>KEY REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><ul><li>Japanese N3 level or above required</li><li>3+ years application development experience using COBOL or JAVA/JS</li><li>3+ years database application development experience (any type)</li><li>Flexible thinking without being fixated on specific business domains or technologies</li><li>Understanding of user-side operations and ability to cooperate actively</li><li>Can handle everything from requirements definition to coding and testing</li></ul><p><strong>PRODUCT/PROJECT/TEAM</strong></p><ul><li>Products/Projects: Digital transformation initiatives for paperless operations, labor-saving measures, and automation. System modifications across various business domains including underwriting, policy management, claims payment, agent management, and data infrastructure.</li><li>Tech Stack/Tools: Multiple environments - YPS/COBOL on Linux/OpenFrame, COBOL on IBM i (AS/400), Java/JavaScript with Spring Boot on Azure. Tools include Oracle, SQL Server, ETL, ESB, HULFT, JP1, ListWorks, FORM.</li><li>Team Structure: IT Service Delivery Departments 1-3, total organization size 50-60 people. Different departments handle different business domains (operations, agent management, open systems).</li><li>Work Style: Waterfall and Agile development methodologies. Hybrid work system with office/remote flexibility.</li></ul><p><strong>CHARACTER & CULTURE</strong></p><ul><li>Company: Customer-led and tech-enabled approach. Values include sharing corporate values, thinking outside the box, taking on challenges, and executing what they believe is right. Vision of changing the way people feel about insurance.</li><li>Team: Cooperative environment where team members actively promote initiatives together. Flexible career design possible with paths toward both management and specialist roles. Job Posting system allows internal applications across the company.</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>5 - 10 million yen</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013293972</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWljaGFlbC5oYWdlZG9ybi4zNjYwNi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Native level Japanese and high-business level English are mandatory.<br /><br />Why join?<br />* You'll have real visibility in a global role, working senior IT and business leaders to ensure the strategies of all business units are aligned with global IT strategy.<br />* This company's products are used in healthcare facilities to support millions of patients globally.<br />* There is significant investment in IT - tech transformation and business improvement are at the forefront of their philosophy, with change being driven by senior leadership.<br />* Tired of following orders from an overseas HQ? You'll be working from the head office, driving strategies that will be adopted globally.<br /><br />What you'll do<br />* Collaborate with the global IT leadership team and non-tech stakeholders to ensure business strategies are aligned - these people will be in different locations globally, so you'll be communicating in both English and Japanese daily.<br />* Develop and drive the adoption of KPIs and reporting governance across the business.<br />* Lead and develop a small team (1-2 people).<br /><br />Your skills<br />* Native level Japanese and high-business level English are mandatory.<br />* This role could suit someone from a consulting company that wishes to move in-house, or it could also be a good match for a senior business analyst / strategic minded IT professional from an internal team.<br />* Experience gained in an IT transformation environment (not just BAU) would be an advantage.<br />* Any small team leadership experience is an advantage.<br /><br />The company<br />A global medical device manufacturer.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VWJoaS5TYW5kZWVwLjMxNzAwLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Experience:<br /> </p><ul><li>7-9 years in data management, governance, or enterprise data architecture.</li></ul><p>Skills:<br /> </p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, data lineage, and master data integration.</li></ul><p>Tools:<br /> </p><ul><li>Hands-on experience with platforms like Atlan, Collibra, Informatica, Talend, or similar.</li></ul><p>Cloud Expertise:<br /> </p><ul><li>Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectures (data mesh, data fabric).</li></ul><p>Soft Skills:<br /> </p><ul><li>Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication abilities, and proven leadership managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder expectations.</li></ul><p>Preferred Qualifications:<br /> </p><ul><li>Expertise in data governance or management certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP).</li></ul><p>Industry Experience:<br /> </p><ul><li>Background in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals.</li></ul><p>Language Skills:<br /> </p><ul><li>English fluency required; proficiency in Japanese or other languages is a plus.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> Place to work : Tokyo<br /> <br /> Reference No.: 06940-0013269685<br /> </p><h2> </h2><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWhtYWQucm95YW5pLjY3NjA5LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Overview:<br /><br />Join a prestigious global financial services organization with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. Our Japan IT division is a dynamic, multicultural environment featuring talent from over 25 nationalities.<br />We are seeking a motivated and analytically-minded professional to grow into the role of Japan Business Manager within the CIO Office, reporting directly to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to learn to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to operational excellence across complex, multi-regional processes while working alongside diverse stakeholders in our international technology organization.<br /><br />About the Role:<br /><br />- Process Improvement Development: Learn to identify operational process improvement opportunities across the Japan IT organization, including cultural behaviors and multi-regional procedures<br />- Change Support & Execution: Support planning and execution of strategic changes, issue resolution, and risk mitigation actions while developing reporting skills<br />- Cross-Regional Collaboration: Build relationships with stakeholders including senior management and regional IT counterparts across multiple time zones and cultures<br />- Data Analysis & Learning: Develop analytical skills by working with financial and accounting figures to support data-driven decision-making<br />- Stakeholder Development: Learn to build strong relationships with multinational colleagues, developing communication skills across cultural boundaries<br /><br />About the Ideal Candidate:<br /><br />- Growth Mindset & Learning Ability: Motivated professional eager to develop within the role with strong learning agility<br />- Foundation Experience: Some experience in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and/or Project Management beneficial; Management Accounting exposure a plus<br />- Professional Background: 2+ years of consulting firm experience welcome, or similar structured problem-solving experience<br />- Language Proficiency: Business-level English and native-level Japanese (or vice versa) essential<br />- Analytical Potential: Demonstrates logical thinking and interest in data-driven analysis with willingness to develop skills in financial metrics<br /><br />Sales Points of the Role:<br /><br />- Accelerated Development & Mentorship: Grow into an impactful role as a direct report to senior leadership with extensive learning opportunities and career development support<br />- Meaningful Impact: Drive real operational improvements across a global technology organization with authority to identify and execute positive changes<br />- International Exposure: Work within a truly multicultural team while collaborating with regional counterparts globally, building valuable international business experience</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number:06940-0013273890</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as such as race, beliefs, social status, medical history or criminal record) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><hr /><p>お客様が「今すぐ応募」ボタンをクリックすることにより、ロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）がお客様の応募内容を処理し、求人情報を今後随時ご連絡する目的で個人情報を使用することに明示的に同意ただいたこととなります。当社による個人情報の処理方法、またお客様自身の個人情報へのアクセスおよびその訂正に関する詳細については、プライバシー規約（<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a>）をお読みください。当社は、要配慮個人情報はお預かりしておりませんので人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴など、取扱いに特に配慮を要する個人情報は、ご提出いただく職務経歴書・レジュメ等に含めないようお願いいたします。</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHluZHNleS5odWdoZXMuNzk4NzIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
