• Foster strong relationships with business leaders, stake holders at all levels, and become a trusted advisor and partner on all IT-related matters.
• Collaborate with the global IT team to ensure alignment of the Japan branch's IT initiatives with the overall company IT strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of IT projects, resolving conflicts, ensuring they meet local business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for IT to drive innovation and improvement in business performance.
• Communicate complex IT concepts to non-IT personnel in a clear and understandable manner.
• Manage local IT vendors and partners, ensuring they meet our standards and deliver value to the business.
• Ensure compliance with local and global IT policies, standards, and regulations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the local IT team, if applicable, and foster their professional growth and development.
• Work with BU CIOs closely to align on business / IT strategy.
• Work with global COE team closely to make sure execution aligning with strategic priorities.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT leadership role, preferably in an MNC environment.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in managing IT projects and aligning IT services with business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience in vendor and stakeholder management.
• A good understanding of application landscape covering CRM, SRM, ERP, MES, SCM, BI.
• Fast in learning.

Competencies