Position
Business Development – New System Concept Development & Project Promotion
Location
Tokyo, Japan (some projects may be based in central Japan)
About the Team
This role sits within a digital project promotion team established to create new business value and drive DX incubation through continuous digital product and service development within a large mobility-focused corporate group.
The team acts as a cross-functional connector, combining deep understanding of the group’s business structure, mobility industry knowledge, UI/UX and product design capabilities, business strategy insight, and hands-on experience in agile development and product growth. By working across organizational and functional boundaries, the team plans, develops, and operates digital systems and services that enhance customer experience.
Going forward, the team will expand its scope, collaborating closely with both business and engineering departments across multiple domains to deliver innovative digital solutions.
Role Overview
This position focuses on driving business improvement and digital system development across the broader mobility group. Acting as a Business Development professional, you will be closely involved in on-site operations while also contributing from a planning and strategic perspective.
Using your understanding of the automotive industry and technologies such as cloud platforms, mobile applications, and generative AI, you will lead initiatives that connect in-vehicle and out-of-vehicle systems. You will support and promote multiple projects while contributing to the creation of new business opportunities.
Depending on project needs, this role may involve temporary or long-term assignment to other group companies.
Key Responsibilities
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Drive hands-on project execution, including progress tracking, task structuring, stakeholder coordination, and deliverable reviews
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Build new partnerships and connections with internal and external stakeholders, including collaboration and talent support
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Support projects using technical knowledge of vehicle control systems such as ECUs, CAN, and sensors
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Develop plans and proposals based on emerging technologies, including cloud services, mobile platforms, and generative AI
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Lead system development from requirements definition in collaboration with engineering teams and partner companies
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Manage tasks, schedules, teams, and support business process improvement and quality enhancement
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Assist with development scope estimation and project planning
Why This Role Is Attractive
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Opportunity to lead globally scaled new business initiatives from both business and system perspectives
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Involvement in high-visibility domains such as connected services, mobility solutions, and software-defined vehicles
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Direct exposure to business impact, allowing you to see how developed services contribute to growth
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A challenging environment where undefined problems are transformed into real-world services
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A chance to actively participate in shaping technologies and services that may become industry standards over the next decade
Requirements
Must-Have
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At least one year of project management experience related to B2C services or systems in the vehicle or mobility domain
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Knowledge of vehicle systems such as ECUs, CAN, and sensors
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Experience creating requirements documentation and basic system design materials
Preferred
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Experience launching new services within a business organization
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Experience proposing new service models based on operational understanding
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Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent internal qualifications)
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Software development experience using languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Comfortable taking initiative in uncertain or evolving environments
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Strong team-oriented mindset
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Able to think independently, take action, and make constructive proposals
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Passionate about creating new products and services
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Strong interest in mobility, MaaS, and related fields
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Able to communicate and collaborate across departments, roles, and organizational boundaries