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戦略企画部マネージャー/ Strategic Planning Department Manager

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A multinational automotive technology company is looking for a Strategic Planning Department Manager. The selected candidate will lead corporate strategy development, drive strategic initiatives, oversee business planning, and collaborate across global functions to improve business performance and long-term growth. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the formulation and execution of medium- to long-term corporate strategic plans
  • Translate global strategic priorities into regional and functional initiatives
  • Identify strategic business opportunities through market, customer, technology, and competitor analysis
  • Conduct strategic assessments, scenario planning, and business portfolio evaluations
  • Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives across global and business unit levels
  • Establish governance processes to monitor execution and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
  • Track strategic KPIs and provide performance assessments and recommendations to senior management
  • Develop strategic dashboards and performance metrics for senior management reporting
  • Analyse business performance and recommend measures to improve profitability and operational efficiency
  • Provide strategic recommendations on new product definition, product portfolio optimisation, and market positioning
  • Lead strategic projects involving multiple global departments and regions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 6 years of experience in corporate strategy, business planning, strategy formulation, management consulting, or a related field
  • Proven track record in formulating business strategies and driving strategic initiatives
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience making recommendations to senior management
  • Business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in the automotive industry, particularly in product strategy, product development, market strategy, or global operations
  • Experience collaborating across R&D, Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Procurement, SCM, and QEHS
  • Experience in project management, product lifecycle management, business transformation, or business process improvement
  • Experience working in a multinational corporation or matrix organisation
  • Proficient in Chinese

About the Company:

This company operates in the automotive technology industry, developing advanced mobility solutions for global markets. It collaborates across international operations to deliver innovative products and drive continuous business transformation.

Keywords:

経営企画, 経営戦略, 事業企画, 中期経営計画, 戦略立案, 事業戦略, プロジェクトマネジメント, 製品戦略, 市場分析, KPI管理, クロスファンクショナル, 自動車業界, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 6C5ER3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Automotive

Focus: General Management / Executive

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Third Language: Chinese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 6C5ER3-3B208872

Date posted: 5 August 2026

Consultant: Jon Abdumajidov