IT Business Consultant (Manager-Program Manager)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking experienced professionals to lead digital transformation initiatives and global IT strategy execution for clients in the manufacturing, automotive, energy, and life sciences industries. This role involves engaging with executive stakeholders, designing and driving end-to-end transformation programs, and managing consulting teams to deliver impactful results.

Position: Manager to Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise transformation strategies leveraging digital technologies
• Design and manage global IT organizations and infrastructure implementation projects
• Lead consulting teams and foster talent development
• Propose and implement advanced initiatives such as smart factories, IoT/IoS, and post-merger integration (PMI)
• Build long-term client relationships and expand strategic accounts

Service Offerings

• Consulting
  Comprehensive support for business model design, business process reengineering, system architecture planning, and change management

• IT Solution Services
  IT implementation, development, and testing support using onshore/offshore models; global IT platform development

• IT Support Services
  IT operations support leveraging nearshore/offshore resources to optimize cost, scalability, and risk mitigation

Project Examples

• Strategic planning and execution support for IT cost optimization in the manufacturing sector
• Designing global IT HQ functions and selecting strategic locations during organizational restructuring
• Standardizing business processes and implementing systems in equipment and materials domains

Qualification

【必須（MUST）】

主にコンサルティングファーム等にてITビジネスコンサルタントとしての職務経験をお持ちの方を募集しています。

マネージャー〜プログラムマネージャーレベルでのリーダーシップを発揮できる方を想定しています。

＜コンサルティングファーム／SIer出身者の場合＞

• コンサルティングファームまたはSIerにおける業務改善・ITシステム導入コンサルティングの経験
• 製造業、自動車、エネルギー、ライフサイエンス、化学業界クライアントとのプロジェクト経験

＜コンサルティング未経験者の場合＞

• 製造業、自動車、ユーティリティ、ライフサイエンス業界でのビジネス経験（特に製造プロセス、SCM、生産管理領域など業界専門性が高い方）
• グローバルビジネスの経験

【歓迎（WANT）】

• SAP（ERP）導入プロジェクト経験（特にMM、PP、SDモジュール）
• 高い英語力（グローバル連携が強い環境で活かせます）
• ユーティリティ業界（特に電力）での経験

【求める人物像／志向性】

• 常に新しいビジネスやITに関心を持ち、学び続ける好奇心旺盛な方
• 曖昧な状況をチャンスと捉え、創造的なアイデアを生み出すことが好きな方
• 高いコミットメント意識を持ち、困難な状況でも前向きにやり抜ける方
• 論理的思考力と仮説検証力を持ち、柔軟に情報を整理・活用し、課題解決に向けた提案ができる方
• 強いリーダーシップを発揮し、チームをまとめ上げる力のある方
• 多様な文化・価値観を持つチームで働くことに魅力を感じる方
• 世界42万人規模のグローバルファームでありながら、日本ではベンチャー的な成長環境に面白みを感じられる方

【Requirements – MUST】

We are seeking candidates with strong experience as IT business consultants, particularly those who can lead transformation initiatives at the managerial level.

For candidates with consulting firm or SIer experience:

• Proven experience in business process improvement and IT system implementation consulting at a consulting firm or SIer
• Experience working with clients in the manufacturing, automotive, utilities, and life science sector

For candidates without consulting experience:

• Business experience in the manufacturing, automotive, utilities, or life sciences industries (especially in areas such as manufacturing processes, supply chain management, or production control)
• Experience in global business environments

Language:

• Native-level Japanese (Speaking, Writing, Reading)
• Business level English

【Preferred Qualifications – WANT】

• Experience in SAP (ERP) implementation projects, including business process improvement (especially in MM, PP, or SD modules)
• Strong English communication skills (to collaborate effectively in a global consulting environment)
• Experience in the utilities industry (especially electric power) is a plus

【Ideal Candidate Profile】

• Continuously curious and eager to explore new trends in business and IT
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to generate creative, original ideas
• Highly committed, resilient, and able to maintain a positive attitude even under pressure
• Strong logical and hypothesis-driven thinking, with the ability to organize information, propose solutions, and adapt communication to different stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Enjoys working in diverse, multicultural teams
• Finds excitement in working within a global firm of 420,000+ employees while contributing to a still-growing, venture-like environment in Japan