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MicrosoftThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
In this position, you will be responsible for leading major retail and distribution companies in Japan, engaging deeply as a technology partner. You will not only propose products but also understand the management challenges and business strategies of your clients, collaboratively envisioning and realizing transformations based on AI and agent technologies. Additionally, you will play a central role in analyzing trends across the retail industry and in formulating and executing Microsoft's industry strategy, beyond just supporting your assigned clients. This position allows you to influence the industry itself through both technology and business dimensions. The main job responsibilities include engaging continuously with CxOs and technology leaders of major gaming companies as a strategic technology advisor, leading the formulation of mid- to long-term technology visions; promoting business transformation through the use of AI and agents, providing comprehensive support from discovering use cases to implementation using Azure AI, Copilot, and agent frameworks; designing and promoting Microsoft's market approach based on deep insights into industry trends, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance influence across the industry; and orchestrating cross-functional teams, involving diverse teams such as engineering, partners, and marketing to maximize value delivery to clients.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience. - 6+ years of technology consulting, solution sales, business consulting, digital transformation, or related experience. - Experience engaging with senior business and technology executives. - Strong understanding of cloud computing, data platforms, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture. - Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. - Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English sufficient for internal communication.
- 12+ years of consulting, enterprise technology, or strategic technology sales experience. - Experience in Retail, Consumer Goods, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related industries. - Experience driving enterprise digital transformation initiatives. - Experience with AI, Generative AI, Copilot technologies, and Data & AI platforms. - Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and lead complex strategic engagements. - Experience working across global, cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility: Balance what matters—your work, your life, and your team—through trust, autonomy, and shared accountability - Growth: Stretch your skills, expand your impact, and grow with support that meets you where you are - Wellbeing: Support for your body, mind, and financial future—so you can stay energized and do your best work - Community PCS: Find your people, build your network, and feel supported every step of the way
