Position Title

Data Architecture Consultant for AI (GCP Focus)
Level: Manager to Consulting Partner

Department Overview

This consulting division supports organizations in Japan that are in the early or evolving stages of digital transformation. The team partners with clients to clarify core business issues, design technology-enabled solutions, and support execution through structured program governance and change management.

By leveraging globally established methodologies and cross-industry experience, the firm delivers consulting services tailored to the specific operational and management challenges of Japanese enterprises. The objective is to empower clients to independently develop and execute sustainable IT and digital strategies while driving long-term enterprise value creation.

Consulting engagements are delivered through a hybrid model that combines Japan-based consultants with international subject matter experts. The organization maintains a large global workforce, strategic alliances with leading technology vendors, and advanced R&D capabilities in AI and emerging technologies.

Service Capabilities

Key differentiators include:

Application of globally proven best practices
End-to-end, value-driven consulting supported by integrated system implementation capabilities
Seamless collaboration from strategy development through implementation and stabilization
Strong technology-centered expertise across enterprise platforms and digital ecosystems
Vendor-neutral advisory services
Global-scale hybrid delivery leveraging international expertise and resources

Role Overview

Guided by an AI-first enterprise architecture philosophy, this role leads business transformation initiatives through the strategic integration of data and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities span from conceptual strategy development to execution and operationalization.

You will collaborate closely with client executives, internal leadership, and global delivery teams to design and implement data- and AI-enabled transformation programs that deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Data & AI Strategy / Use Case Development

Define AI-driven transformation concepts aligned with executive-level business priorities
Design and validate AI and data use cases within business processes
Establish KPIs and frameworks to measure value realization and effectiveness

Data Architecture Assessment & Roadmap

Evaluate current-state data environments, including quality, timeliness, accessibility, and security
Recommend modernization and expansion strategies for enterprise data architectures
Assess enterprise data platforms and overall architectural maturity

AI Implementation & Proof of Concept Planning

Design and lead AI-based Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives
Support decision-making for AI deployment and operational scaling
Evaluate AI model performance and define governance, usage, and risk management guidelines

Global Collaboration & Solution Development

Co-develop advanced Data × AI solutions with global Centers of Excellence
Lead hybrid delivery initiatives involving multinational project teams
Contribute to cross-border proposal development and execution strategies

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead project teams and mentor junior consultants
Engage senior client stakeholders and internal executives
Support consulting pre-sales activities, proposal preparation, and business development

Required Qualifications

Strong expertise in data and AI technologies with hands-on project experience (consulting or implementation)
Experience participating in consulting engagements
Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
Experience delivering projects across multiple industries

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading digital transformation or data-related consulting initiatives
Consulting pre-sales or proposal development experience
Practical knowledge of project and data management frameworks such as PMBOK and DMBOK
Experience designing data governance and master data management (MDM) frameworks
Experience in BI, AI-driven analytics, data visualization, and collaboration solution design
Industry domain knowledge (specific industry expertise not mandatory)

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong leadership skills with the ability to articulate a clear technology-driven transformation vision
Solid business acumen and the ability to structure mutually beneficial engagement models
Strong problem-structuring capabilities for addressing complex or ambiguous challenges
Deep technical expertise combined with practical industry knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level engagement
Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural, and cross-functional environments

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-time or Contract
Supervisory Responsibility: Depending on seniority level
Probation Period: 3 months
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Overtime Compensation: Not provided
Bonus: Available for full-time employees
Salary Review: Based on internal policy and performance

Discretionary Work System

Applicable depending on grade
Discretionary allowance: ¥60,000–¥80,000 per month

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on experience, expertise, and internal compensation guidelines.

Holidays & Leave

Annual paid leave (10 days in first year, prorated based on joining date)
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
National public holidays
Year-end and New Year holidays
Special leave (marriage, bereavement, childcare, nursing care)

Benefits

Social insurance (health, pension, employment, workers’ compensation)
Employee savings program (full-time employees only)
Defined contribution pension plan (full-time employees only)
Flexible cafeteria-style benefits program
Access to corporate partner facilities (sports clubs, resorts, hotels, etc.)

Work Location

Tokyo headquarters
Partial remote work available
Long-term domestic travel may be required depending on project assignment

[GCP] Data Architecture Consultant for AI