Sr. Manager, General Affairs & Corporate Initiatives

Osaka Gas USA Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Osaka Gas USA Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, General Affairs & Corporate Initiatives to lead cross-functional programs and align U.S. operations with Japan headquarters.

This role offers exposure to senior management and a broad view of corporate governance and planning. You will coordinate initiatives, manage multiple stakeholders, support executive activities, and contribute to communications, facilities, and governance.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of relevant professional experience in General Affairs, corporate administration, project management, or related areas.
• Native-level Japanese language proficiency and strong professional English communication skills.
• Experience using Japanese in a business environment with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional corporate initiatives and special projects from planning through execution.
• Partner with management and stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
• Serve as a liaison between the U.S. organization and headquarters in Japan, and affiliated companies.
• Coordinate initiatives involving U.S. and Japan-based stakeholders.
• Support executives and senior management with meetings, visits, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate internal and external corporate communications, including announcements, presentations, and website content.
• Assist General Affairs initiatives covering workplace operations, vendors, and policies.
• Contribute to corporate planning, governance, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Osaka Gas USA is seeking a Senior Manager, General Affairs & Corporate Initiatives to join our team in Houston, Texas.

This is a highly visible, cross-functional role for a proactive and versatile professional who enjoys working across teams, coordinating complex initiatives, and turning ideas into execution.

Reporting to the Vice President, General Affairs, this position will lead and support a broad range of corporate initiatives while serving as an important liaison between our U.S. organization, headquarters in Japan, and affiliated companies. The role provides significant exposure to senior management and multiple areas of corporate operations within a multinational organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional corporate initiatives and special projects from planning through execution.
• Partner with management and internal stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive implementation.
• Serve as a key liaison between the U.S. organization, headquarters in Japan, and affiliated companies.
• Coordinate corporate initiatives and requests involving U.S. and Japan-based stakeholders.
• Support executives and senior management, including meetings, visits, briefing materials, and other key activities.
• Coordinate internal and external corporate communications, including corporate announcements, presentations, website and social media content.
• Support General Affairs initiatives involving workplace operations, employee engagement, company events, facilities, vendors, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to corporate planning, management reporting, governance, organizational effectiveness, and other strategic or emerging business needs.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in General Affairs, corporate administration, project management, corporate communications, corporate planning, or related areas.
• Native-level Japanese language proficiency and strong professional English communication skills.
• Professional experience using Japanese in a business environment and working directly with Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other standard business applications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a multinational, Japanese-affiliated, or cross-cultural business environment.
• Experience supporting cross-functional corporate initiatives or projects.
• Experience working with senior management and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to corporate communications, General Affairs, corporate planning, or related corporate functions.

Why This Role?

This is more than a traditional General Affairs position. You will have the opportunity to work across functions, partner with senior leadership, connect our U.S. organization with headquarters in Japan, and contribute to a wide variety of initiatives that shape how our organization operates and grows.