<h2 data-start="81" data-end="95">Job Summary</h2><p data-start="97" data-end="352">The Senior Manager will be responsible for strengthening and maintaining the IT foundation of the Japan office. This role requires hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, with strong depth in a core IT area, preferably infrastructure.</p><p data-start="354" data-end="646">Working in a small team, the position covers both project delivery and daily IT operations. The role collaborates closely with regional and global IT teams, business users, and external service providers to support stable operations and deliver initiatives aligned with broader IT strategies.</p><hr data-start="648" data-end="651" /><h2 data-start="653" data-end="676">Key Accountabilities</h2><ul data-start="678" data-end="1538"><li data-start="678" data-end="820"><p data-start="680" data-end="820">Lead and deliver IT initiatives in the Tokyo office, including infrastructure improvements, system changes, and security-related activities.</p></li><li data-start="821" data-end="892"><p data-start="823" data-end="892">Identify local IT risks and implement appropriate mitigation actions.</p></li><li data-start="893" data-end="989"><p data-start="895" data-end="989">Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure effective delivery and support.</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1103"><p data-start="992" data-end="1103">Act as a subject-matter resource in key IT areas, working with business users to provide appropriate solutions.</p></li><li data-start="1104" data-end="1192"><p data-start="1106" data-end="1192">Collaborate with business teams to introduce new technologies that improve efficiency.</p></li><li data-start="1193" data-end="1277"><p data-start="1195" data-end="1277">Support and develop junior IT team members through guidance and knowledge sharing.</p></li><li data-start="1278" data-end="1369"><p data-start="1280" data-end="1369">Maintain IT documentation and ensure compliance with corporate IT and security standards.</p></li><li data-start="1370" data-end="1448"><p data-start="1372" data-end="1448">Support business systems and coordinate with external providers as required.</p></li><li data-start="1449" data-end="1538"><p data-start="1451" data-end="1538">Assist with IT asset management, procurement, invoicing, and general IT administration.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="1540" data-end="1543" /><h2 data-start="1545" data-end="1577">Qualifications and Experience</h2><ul data-start="1579" data-end="2551"><li data-start="1579" data-end="1716"><p data-start="1581" data-end="1716">7+ years of experience in IT roles such as infrastructure, operations, or project delivery, preferably in an international environment.</p></li><li data-start="1717" data-end="1757"><p data-start="1719" data-end="1757">Proven experience leading IT projects.</p></li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1840"><p data-start="1760" data-end="1840">Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud-based environments.</p></li><li data-start="1841" data-end="1941"><p data-start="1843" data-end="1941">Basic understanding of information security, IT risk, governance, and third-party risk management.</p></li><li data-start="1942" data-end="1995"><p data-start="1944" data-end="1995">Experience working with external service providers.</p></li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2043"><p data-start="1998" data-end="2043">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</p></li><li data-start="2044" data-end="2101"><p data-start="2046" data-end="2101">Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.</p></li><li data-start="2102" data-end="2168"><p data-start="2104" data-end="2168">Fluent Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="2169" data-end="2273"><p data-start="2171" data-end="2273">Experience in application development/support, advanced technologies, or financial services is a plus.</p></li><li data-start="2274" data-end="2366"><p data-start="2276" data-end="2366">Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team with broad responsibilities.</p></li><li data-start="2367" data-end="2424"><p data-start="2369" data-end="2424">Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset.</p></li><li data-start="2425" data-end="2486"><p data-start="2427" data-end="2486">Ability to adapt to changing business and technology needs.</p></li><li data-start="2487" data-end="2551"><p data-start="2489" data-end="2551">Demonstrates alignment with organizational purpose and values.</p></li></ul><hr data-start="2553" data-end="2556" /><p data-start="2558" data-end="2647"><strong data-start="2558" data-end="2572">JO:</strong> 06940-0013343647<br data-start="2589" data-end="2592" /> <strong data-start="2592" data-end="2605">Location:</strong> Tokyo<br data-start="2611" data-end="2614" /> <strong data-start="2614" data-end="2625">Salary:</strong> Annual JPY 12,000,000</p><p data-start="2558" data-end="2647"> </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>). 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<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>Governance & Framework Alignment</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct SSF-based assessments, and update as well as translate policies and procedures.</li><li>Standardize program processes across all regions, including Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Vulnerability Management (VM).</li><li>Harmonize the program with regional offices and headquarters.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk & Compliance Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Provide end-to-end TPRM program management and monitor risk posture using available tools.</li><li>Identify risks in new implementations and with ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Incident Response & Security Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Update the global Incident Response plan, promote it, and drive its adoption across all regions.</li><li>Organize tabletop exercises and enhance Security Operations Centers.</li><li>Support security incident management and address zero-day vulnerabilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Assessments & Vulnerability Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee vulnerability management, baselining, and dashboard reporting.</li><li>Perform configuration hardening and threat intelligence mapping.</li><li>Assess critical systems and applications.</li></ul><p><strong>Cloud, Infrastructure & Access Security</strong></p><ul><li>Review cloud security policies and conduct cloud security assessments.</li><li>Carry out access reviews for cloud, infrastructure, and applications.</li><li>Support data anonymization solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Application & Database Security</strong></p><ul><li>Validate security for migration projects and upgrades.</li><li>Manage patches for applications, databases, and middleware.</li><li>Monitor applications to ensure security standards are maintained.</li></ul><p><strong>Awareness & Socialization</strong></p><ul><li>Communicate governance updates and provide incident response training.</li><li>Organize enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness activities.</li></ul><p><strong>AI & Automation</strong></p><ul><li>Adopt automation tools across TPRM, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and policy management.</li><li>Leverage AI agents for decision support and workflow automation.</li></ul><p>Reference No.:06940-0013371376</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/bHVrZS5mdXJuaXZhbC4zNTI1Ny4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities;</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Security Governance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Perform security risk evaluations and develop risk mitigation approaches.</li><li>Develop and enforce security guidelines, benchmarks, and processes.</li><li>Contribute to building cybersecurity roadmaps and governance structures.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to report on risk status and program maturity.</li></ul><p><strong>Privacy & Data Protection</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out privacy program reviews and gap assessments.</li><li>Participate in designing and deploying privacy frameworks (such as GDPR, APPI).</li><li>Contribute to Privacy-as-a-Service (PRaaS) initiatives and third-party risk evaluations.</li><li>Safeguard compliance with international and domestic data protection laws.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy IT risk management frameworks integrated with organizational objectives.</li><li>Execute IT controls reviews and assist with audit preparation.</li><li>Aid in IT governance programs and in meeting regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><ul><li>Tokyo</li></ul><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><ul><li>8 million yen</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013350790</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> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5mdXJuaXZhbC40MjgxMi4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">