<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Join a world-leading premium sports equipment brand that's revolutionizing the athletic performance industry through cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a strong global presence and a passionate commitment to excellence, this iconic company is seeking an IT Business Solutions Manager to drive digital transformation across Japan and the Asia region. </p><p>Based in Tokyo, this pivotal role bridges business strategy and technology execution, managing the full lifecycle of consumer-facing and internal applications. You'll be the IT Business Partner for Japan, collaborating with global teams while leading local implementation of e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, omni-channel solutions, ERP systems, and critical back-end systems including logistics, order management, and supply chain applications.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead planning and execution of application initiatives including e-commerce, mobile apps, omni-channel retail, ERP systems, logistics, order management, and supply chain solutions</li><li>Manage one direct report, external vendors, and cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic implementations and daily operational support</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders and global IT teams to transform business requirements into scalable technology solutions</li><li>Serve as Japan IT Business Partner and single point of escalation for strategic and critical tactical issues</li><li>Respond to shifting market dynamics, mitigate project risks, and re-prioritize initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership</li><li>Foster knowledge exchange between Japan, Asia-Pacific, and global headquarters to share best practices and drive innovation</li><li>Drive operational excellence through process improvements and emerging technology implementation</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>7+ years of IT project management experience implementing consumer-facing and internal enterprise systems</li><li>Advanced expertise in e-commerce platforms, CRM, B2C/B2B commerce, retail, and ERP systems</li><li>Deep experience with supply chain, logistics, order management systems, and front-end to back-end integrations</li><li>5+ years in a project management role or small team leadership with management of vendors, budgets, and cross-functional project teams</li><li>Bilingual fluency in English and Japanese (written and verbal) is mandatory</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and negotiation skills in global, matrixed environments</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Strategic Impact: Shape digital strategy for an iconic global brand as Japan IT Business Partner with direct senior leadership access and regional influence</li><li>Cutting-Edge Technology: Lead end-to-end digital ecosystem from e-commerce and mobile to supply chain systems</li><li>Global Exposure: Collaborate across Japan, Asia, and headquarters while building expertise in a dynamic, high-growth sports industry</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 13.5 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013336827</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a></span></em><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><hr /><p><em>「応募」をクリックすることにより、お客様はロバート・ハーフ（以下、当社）のプライバシー通知（</em><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/ja/privacy</a></span></em><em>）に同意したものとみなされます。</em> <em>応募書類には、人種、信条、社会的身分、病歴、犯罪の経歴などの要配慮個人情報や、配偶者、扶養家族など採用選考に無関係な情報を含めないようご注意ください。記載する情報はすべて正確かつ真実であること、また、ハイパーリンクを含める場合には、安全性と信頼性が確保されていることをご確認ください。</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHluZHNleS5odWdoZXMuOTY2NDIuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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">
