APAC Venture Manager
Job Summary
Lead high-priority projects and business expansion in the APAC region for a rapidly growing startup. You will collaborate with the CEO and cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and operational efficiency. The role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to manage complex tasks independently.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-priority APAC projects
- Support business development and market expansion
- Facilitate cross-departmental coordination
- Optimize operational efficiency and productivity
Required Skills
- Project management & Business strategy
- Data analysis & Business intelligence
- Fluent English (TOEIC 735+)
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1)
- Entrepreneurial mindset
Job Details
What You’ll Do:
- Lead high-priority projects in the APAC region: Take full ownership of key projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.
- Business development support: Assist the CEO & country managers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities such as partnerships, market expansions, and product innovations.
- Develop a deep understanding of the business: Engage with all aspects of the company, from user acquisition to product development, to gain a comprehensive view of how the business operates.
- Facilitate cross-departmental coordination: Ensure smooth communication and alignment between internal teams on objectives, timelines, and resource needs.
- Optimise operational efficiency: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in project management, operations, user acquisition, business development or business strategy roles.
- Ability to lead and execute projects independently, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business operations, product development, and user acquisition.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and with the leadership team.
- Analytical mindset: Able to extract insights from data and make strategic decisions based on business intelligence.
- Fluent in English & Japanese.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Passionate about researching projects and hands-on implementation with cross-functional teams.
- 'No job is too big or too small' mindset.
- Strategic thinker who understands how every decision impacts the broader business.
- Proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and navigates them independently.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with project ownership.
Requirements:
- English: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860).
- Japanese: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1).
- Working Hours: Flexible.
- Contract: Full-time employee.