IT Management Specialist

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Job details

Company overview

We are a major Japanese pharmaceutical company. We are a pharmaceutical company focused on eye health in particular, and are engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals in the ophthalmologic field. We are particularly strong in the treatment of dry eye, cataract, and glaucoma, and have earned trust for our high technology and quality. We also have operations around the world and aim to contribute to eye health from a global perspective. In research and development, we are active in introducing new treatments and technologies to meet the various needs related to vision.

Responsibilities

We help achieve the company's vision by managing Digital & IT governance, including cost management, project portfolio, and assets, across global.
Main responsibilities:

• Digital & IT Cost Management
  • Budget planning and management for projects and operations
  • Planning and executing cost reduction measures
  • Cost analysis and reporting
• Digital & IT Project Portfolio Management
  • Managing project portfolios and prioritizing
  • Monitoring and reporting project progress
  • Risk management and resource optimization
• Centralized Management of Digital & IT Assets and Solutions
  • Evaluating current systems and proposing improvements
  • Supporting architecture design and implementation based on Digital & IT strategy
  • Creating and updating technology roadmaps

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Over 5 years of experience in management of Digital & IT cost, portfolio, asset, and solutions, or enterprise architecture development
• Knowledge and practical experience in project management
• Skills in financial analysis and budget management
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Language proficiency: Native Japanese and business-level English
• Acts with integrity and communicates effectively across boundaries
• Values collaboration and works well with others to achieve results
• Solution-oriented, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under uncertainty and pressure
• Highly logical thinker, self-motivated, responsible, and capable of driving change
• Eager to learn, adaptable, and possesses a strong drive for improvement

Preferred qualifications:

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)
• Experience and certifications in digital/IT asset management and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF)
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT
• Proven track record in leveraging data to continuously enhance governance and management

Salary

7.5 - 10 million yen

Location

Tokyo