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リサーチマネージャー/ Research Manager

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A renowned market research and advisory firm is looking for a Research Manager - AI and software. The selected candidate will conduct market research, develop forecasts, produce industry reports, and support subscription and custom advisory services. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute research across Japan’s software and AI markets
  • Produce market forecasts, historical estimates, vendor share analyses, and research reports
  • Conduct supplier and user interviews, demand surveys, web surveys, and secondary research
  • Develop software and AI-related subscription and custom research services
  • Present market insights at internal, external, and industry events
  • Collaborate with global analysts and build relationships with software and AI solution vendors

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Experience in software architect, development and implementation support, marketing, and/or business planning at IT vendors, system integrators, consulting firms, or software or AI providers
  • Experience in selecting and implementing SaaS/PaaS at user companies, or planning and managing systems including cloud solutions
  • Proficient In MS Office Suite
  • Understanding of software technologies, solutions, and markets
  • Understanding of cloud technologies and products
  • Native level reading, written, and verbal Japanese; proficient in reading and written English

About the Company:

A leading market research and advisory firm specialising in information technology, digital transformation, and data-driven business insights. The company supports organisations across industries with strategic analysis, industry intelligence, and consulting services to drive innovation and growth.

Keywords:

リサーチマネージャー、AI、市場調査、ソフトウェア、市場分析、ITコンサルティング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: GORHDF

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: IT Management

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: GORHDF-D875DECB

Date posted: 16 July 2026

Consultant: Priya Nair