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プリンシパルプラットフォームストラテジスト/ Principal Platform Strategist

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A technology platform organisation is seeking a Principal Platform Strategist. The successful candidate will shape platform strategy, identify market opportunities, align platform roadmaps with global business goals, and develop go-to-market strategies and business cases.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitor activities and technology shifts to identify opportunities for platform service expansion
  • Benchmark ecosystem service positioning against competitors in Japan and global markets
  • Own platform strategy in alignment with business goals and industry competition
  • Lead executive-level strategic alignment across technology teams and business units, including Fintech, E-commerce and Mobile
  • Define the long-term platform vision and business objectives, translating high-level goals into measurable KGIs and KPIs
  • Develop executive-ready business cases covering commercial model design, financial projections, risk assessments and go/no-go frameworks
  • Evaluate commercial models under multiple scenarios to ensure alignment with market needs and revenue targets

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in management or strategy consulting, business development, or product strategy within an IT or Internet environment
  • Exceptional logical thinking and ability to structure complex business problems
  • Expertise in market analysis and ability to synthesise large datasets into actionable business strategies
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build consensus with diverse stakeholders, including business divisions, development, sales and management teams
  • Ability to work autonomously with a sense of urgency and consistently pursue results, even in challenging situations
  • Business level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A leading global technology company operating a diverse ecosystem of digital services, including e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications and digital content. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities to drive innovation within a dynamic, entrepreneurial and internationally connected workplace.

Keywords:

プラットフォーム戦略, 経営戦略, 市場分析, 事業開発, プロダクト戦略, デジタルエコシステム, 戦略, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: QR0OQ2

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: IT Consultancy

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: ¥18,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: QR0OQ2-84823B24

Date posted: 9 November 2026

Consultant: Cem Ertul