Project Consultant Executive Director
Job Summary
The Service Partner (SP) will lead end-to-end service delivery and strategic project management for key accounts at a leading global IT services company. This senior leadership role involves interacting with C-level executives to drive business growth and complex technical transformations. The SP is responsible for team development, operational oversight, and ensuring strategic alignment with customer objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end service delivery and strategic project portfolios.
- Engage with C-level stakeholders to influence strategy and identify business opportunities.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to high-performing project teams.
- Oversee program planning, execution, and performance evaluation.
Required Skills
- 15+ years in complex project/program management.
- Fluent Japanese and Business English proficiency.
- Proven experience in technical transformation projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
- Strong C-level stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Job Details
Job Description:
Leadership: A senior role interacting directly with client executives to influence strategic decision-making.
High Impact: Responsible for the success of large-scale, complex technical transformations driving business growth.
The Service Partner (SP) will lead end-to-end service delivery and strategic project management for key accounts. Working closely with the Account Team, the SP will manage both end-to-end and project-based services, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with both organizational goals and customer strategic objectives. This role requires overseeing multiple related projects and ensuring alignment with the customer’s business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
・Account Strategy & Growth: Plan, manage, and track all service activities for an account, ensuring holistic control and balance while identifying new business opportunities based on customer needs.
・C-Level Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong communication with C-level customer stakeholders to build credibility, foster relationships, and promote continuous growth.
・Strategic Program Management: Manage the overall program scope, ensuring alignment with business strategic objectives. Set plans, priorities, and optimize results to achieve strategic targets.
・Team Leadership & Development: Build a high-performing team based on individual skills, define development plans, identify next-generation leaders, and provide ongoing mentorship to fulfill program objectives.
・Operational Oversight: Plan programs from start to completion, monitor ongoing projects, and supervise project managers to ensure goals, deadlines, and milestones are met.
・Performance Evaluation: Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback, making necessary adjustments to strategies and operations.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: 15+ years of experience in complex project management (e.g., CDM, COM, Program Directors, CEM).
- Technical Transformation: Proven track record in delivering complex technical transformation projects.
- Customer Facing: Extensive experience in customer-facing activities.
- Methodologies: Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques.
- Leadership: Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Languages: Bilingual (Japanese and English); native or business-level Japanese is required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science discipline.
- Attributes: Dedicated to customer value, leading change, and promoting a collaborative climate.