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ShiseidoThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
This position is responsible for developing IT/AI strategies and initiatives and executing projects in collaboration with business divisions, with the aim of achieving the Shiseido Group’s 2025–2026 Action Plan and 2030 Mid-Term Management Strategy. You will be assigned to a business area such as manufacturing, logistics, sales, or back-office operations, and play a central role in transforming and systematizing business processes within that area. We are seeking an IT Project Manager to lead business transformation and system renewal by leveraging a substantial IT budget and advanced AI infrastructure, including Claude Code, Gemini Enterprise, and AI Agents. You will be responsible for one of the business areas, such as R&D, SCM, Sales, or back-office operations. You will identify challenges faced by the division and design optimal solutions using IT/AI, while driving projects forward. (The area of responsibility is expected to rotate based on your aptitude and career development.) Your responsibilities will include identifying challenges in collaboration with business and operational divisions; carrying out upstream processes, including requirements definition, architecture and system design, and business process development; promoting AI-driven system development and business process transformation using advanced AI tools such as Claude Code; managing projects from application planning through design, development, implementation, training, and operations in coordination and collaboration with related divisions and partner vendors; and planning and implementing system improvement and maintenance plans aligned with the mid-term plan and the company-wide enterprise architecture (EA) vision.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in system development or as an engineer, in backend to middleware areas - At least 2 years of professional experience in upstream IT system development processes, including requirements definition and system design - Ability to apply a problem-solving approach, including accurately identifying business challenges and independently designing and proposing solutions - Strong communication skills and initiative, with the ability to engage and involve others
- Experience in system development, implementation, and operations and maintenance in the information systems department of a business company, particularly a manufacturer or consumer goods company, or at an SIer or IT consulting firm - Experience with ERP/SAP implementation or enhancement projects, such as SD, MM, PP, FI, or CO - Business knowledge in R&D, supply chain, or back-office operations - Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor, or evaluating and implementing AI-driven development - Experience participating in global projects or using English in a professional setting (English proficiency is not required for the selection process or job duties)
- You can participate from the strategy development phase in large-scale system upgrades and platform renewals through 2030, which are active investment priorities. - An AI Center of Excellence (CoE) has been established internally, creating an environment where the latest IT and AI technologies can be rapidly applied to real business operations, including the introduction of Claude Code, practical implementation of AI Agents, and AI-driven business transformation using Gemini Enterprise. - You can take part in development and transformation projects in advanced technology environments, including S/4HANA, Aliba, and Global One Instance. - As a business company in the manufacturing industry, you can take ownership of business processes spanning manufacturing through sales and see the results of your work. - Within the HQ IT Division, there are many roles across infrastructure, security, strategy, digital marketing, and the business consulting area, which launches in July 2026. You can also build a flexible career on a global scale, including in overseas regions.
