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General Manager (Department Head)

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A global engineering and technology company is looking for a General Manager (Department Head). The successful candidate will lead the International Business Department, oversee overseas business support, manage M&A projects, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Group's overseas subsidiaries and their clients
  • Coordinate and maintain relationships with international business partners and stakeholders
  • Manage M&A projects from initiation through completion
  • Communicate and coordinate with external advisors
  • Lead and oversee due diligence activities
  • Monitor and manage the overall progress of M&A projects
  • Identify, analyse and resolve strategic business issues
  • Design and drive post-merger integration processes
  • Prepare reports and provide recommendations to senior management and executives
  • Communicate with overseas business owners using professional business EnglishPrepare reports, presentations and other documentation in English
  • Collaborate and negotiate with the Group's French shareholders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Experience in corporate planning, business strategy or management consulting
  • Strong IT literacy
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation preparation
  • Ability to leverage digital tools to improve operational efficiency
  • Professional level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Practical experience related to mergers and acquisitions
  • Project management experience
  • Proficient in French

About the Company:

A global engineering and technology company delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of industries. The organisation operates internationally and supports complex business transformation and strategic growth initiatives.

Keywords:

経営企画, 国際事業, 部門長, 事業戦略, 海外事業, プロジェクトマネジメント, ステークホルダーマネジメント, デューデリジェンス, 英語, 経営管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: LAW4XP

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: General Mgt / Consultancy

Focus: General Management

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥12,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: LAW4XP-5E334F55

Date posted: 6 August 2026

Consultant: Stephan Dasse