Japanese Speaking Vice President (IT)

PERSOL Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Vice President who is fluent in Japanese to lead Post-Merger Integration and support daily operations in Singapore. This role involves acting as the Deputy General Manager, analyzing business performance, and serving as the main liaison with Japan HQ. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Business or IT and have substantial experience in business operations, project management, and executive support, particularly within the IT sector. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in a key leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in business operations and project management within the IT industry.
• Proficiency in Japanese to liaise with counterparts in Japan HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead Post-Merger Integration ensuring alignment with group policies.
• Act as Deputy General Manager contributing to daily operations.

Skills

Japanese Proficiency

Business Operations

Project Management

Executive Support

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in IT

Tools

ERP Software

Financial Accounting Systems

Job description

Our client, a well-known Japanese company is currently looking for a Vice President (Japanese Speaking).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Post-Merger Integration (PMI) process, ensuring smooth and aligned integration with the group’s policies and objectives.
• Act as the Deputy General Manager of the Singapore entity, contributing to daily business operations and key management decisions.
• Analyze business performance data, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Serve as the main liaison with Japan HQ in Japanese—ensuring alignment of strategies, progress reporting, and issue resolution.
• Support the CEO in strategic and administrative tasks, including preparation of materials, interpretation/translation, and participation in management meetings.
• Assist in establishing and managing a service structure for Japanese Speaking clients.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business or IT related field
• Experience in Business operations, Project management, or Executive Support within the IT industry
• Experience working at a company providing SaaS/IaaS products, especially ERP software or financial accounting systems is added an advantage
• Proficiency in Japanese in order to coordinate with Japanese Speaking counterparts in Japan HQ

Thank you for your application but we regret only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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