IT Business Solution Manager

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiatable
Reference 37587

【COMPANY OVERVIEW】

Golf Equipment Manufacturer

 

【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】

  • Responsible for planning and execution of small to large‐sized application related initiatives,  working with local, regional, and global stakeholders to implement consumer‐facing applications such as e‐commerce, mobile apps, Omni‐channel and in‐store applications, back‐end integration, and internal systems such as ERP, integration and applications required to run the business 

  • Manage IT staff, onsite / remote, in‐house and 3rd party outsourced teams and assume to drive both project implementation and daily IT operational support management 

    Collaborate and work closely with the business teams and extended IT team both globally and regionally (systems analysts, solution architects, developers, security SMEs) to transform business requirements into scalable system solutions 

  • Respond quickly to shifting market dynamics and business demands and when appropriate work with key leadership to mitigate project /operation risks or re‐prioritize projects 

  • Act as the Japan IT Business Partner to serve as single point of escalation for strategic and critical tactical issues raised by the local and global stakeholders 

  • Liaise between Japan, rest of Asia and global headquarters to exchange best practices, learn of global trends and propose to different functions new services, features that could be beneficial to achieving Japan’s business goals and bring to global presence Japan’s success stories 

 

【REQUIREMENTS】

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong Project management with 5‐8+ years hands‐on experience implementing projects for both internal and consumer facing systems 

  • Advanced technical competencies in e‐commerce, preferably Sales Force Commerce platform, CRM/digital technologies. Proficient in emerging technology innovation and trends 

  • Solid understanding of ERP applications, 3rd party integrations and overall system architecture topology.   

    In depth experience on B2C and B2B Commerce, Omni‐channel, and retail stores systems and  in ERP systems 

  • 5+ years of experience in management administration such as staff management, budget control and vendor management 

  • Solid interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills in a global environment 

  • Strong communication skills in English and Japanese, both verbal and written is a must 

  • Self‐driven, independent, and highly motivated to show that IT is a key engine for attaining business objectives 

  • Exceptional consulting and quality control skills 

  • Ability to demonstrate leadership, even while handling crisis situations 

  • Knowledge of infrastructure, IT security, and daily IT Helpdesk Operations is a plus 

 

Required Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field 

  • 7+ years of experience in IT project execution and staff management position 

  • 7+ years of experience in technology development and deployment projects       

  • Sound experience of various system implementation methodologies 

  • Agile/PMI/Cloud certifications will be a plus

 

【FOR FURTHER INFORMATION】

  • Contact NAME: Ali Fahd Shams

ali.fahd.shams@cornerstone.jp

OR

  • Click “Apply now” in the top right.