IT Country Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiatable
Reference 39297

【COMPANY OVERVIEW】

A major player in the global spirits industry that is headquartered in Italy. 

 

【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】

  • Formalizing Local IT Services: Partnering with RSM and GSD for smooth onsite support and basic facility management.

  • Engagement with Business Stakeholders: Actively involving key stakeholders to prioritize business needs and gather functional requirements.

  • Application Roadmap Development: Creating a Japan-specific application roadmap aligned with business objectives.

  • Project Management Standards: Adhering to group project management methodologies for local projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.

  • Key Relationship Management: Maintaining proactive communication with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives and training needs.

  • Support for Business Initiatives: Providing updates on IT portfolios, assisting in prioritizing needs, and ensuring ROI from global solutions.

  • Efficient Project Execution: Defining detailed project plans and coordinating with regional IT teams for seamless project execution.

 

【REQUIREMENTS】 

  • 5-8 years of experience in similar roles working in IT in a consultancy or multinational organization (preferably FMCG industry)

  • Proven experience in working cross-functionally

  • Project management/coordination experience is a must

  • E-commerce capabilities knowledge, best practices and experience is a must.

  • Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines (Business Administration, Management Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science)

  • SAP SDMM background and knowledge of integration flows with other SAP ECC modules and systems is beneficial.

  • Native Japanese, and fluent English is a must