Junior Strategic Partnerships and Programs Manager, APAC

On

AT A GLANCE Our Talent Acquisition team is heavily expanding to support On’s explosive growth, and we are looking for a Senior Specialist to join our team. You will have the opportunity to help shape On’s people agenda and ensure we continue to strengthen our culture. This role is designed for an independent, data-driven recruiter who strives for process excellence and efficiency, whilst continuously seeking innovative ways to deliver an unforgettable, high-integrity experience to both candidates and hiring managers. YOUR TEAM Being part of the APAC Talent Acquisition team at On means doing things differently; we don't do things just because they are what “HR does”. We build, grow, enable, and empower the team to drive the future of On. This role is based in Tokyo, Japan, and collaborates across our corporate and regional ecosystems. YOUR MISSION * End-to-End Full-Cycle Recruitment: Independently own and execute full-cycle searches across all professional levels, including complex and senior corporate/specialist searches. Take complete accountability for search progress, milestones, and challenges * Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a strategic talent advisor to hiring managers. Design and implement targeted search strategies prior to role kickoff, leverage advanced TA knowledge, and confidently navigate challenging candidate markets and high-level offer negotiations * Process Excellence & Governance: Drive workflow efficiency and hold hiring managers and interviewers strictly accountable to agreed-upon processes. Identify pipeline bottlenecks, execute workflows autonomously, and coach partners on recruitment best practices * Data-Driven Decision Making: Proactively collate market mapping and historical data at search kickoff to inform sourcing strategies. Utilize data (including Greenhouse reports and dashboards) to tell a compelling story, influence hiring teams, and backup recruiting goals and projections * Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate strong alignment within hiring teams, address search misalignments early, and build deep partnerships across the talent ecosystem. Manage up effectively by proposing solutions first * Mentorship & Digital Agility: Mentor junior recruiters on the implementation of advanced workflow technologies and AI tools. Move past basic tool usage to clearly explain the strategic "why" behind modern recruiting workflows to stakeholders * Culture & Value Assessment: Act as an authentic brand ambassador. Lead by example and protect cultural standards by coaching hiring teams on how to accurately and cleanly assess company values without bias. YOUR STORY * Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting within a high-growth corporate environment, professional agency, or fast-paced global company  * Industry background: Retail, sports goods, fashion, lifestyle and luxury preferred * Proven Track Record: Proven history of independently managing a complex, multi-level portfolio of searches and collaborating successfully with senior functional leaders * Advanced TA Capability: Demonstrated ability to proactively map talent markets, design tailored candidate pitches, and handle sophisticated compensation negotiations * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging recruitment metrics (such as Forecast Accuracy, Time-to-Hire, and Candidate/HM NPS) to influence business decisions * Leadership & Feedback: Experience providing high-quality peer feedback, onboarding/ramming newer team members, and elevating overall team capability * Candidate Experience: A passion for consistently delivering a high-touch, "wow" experience to candidates throughout their journey * Language: Fluency in English and Japanese is highly preferred given the regional scope and stakeholder matrix

Shift Technology

Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work. By combining deep industry expertise and unmatched data resources, Shift provides proven results that have earned the trust of hundreds of the world's leading insurers. Our insurance-grade AI is accurate, explainable, and secure—empowering human experts to move with unmatched speed, total confidence, and a renewed focus on the people they serve.        Your browser does not support the video tag. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance. Learn more at www.shift-technology.com   Shift Technologyは、AIで保険業務の変革に挑戦しています。私たちは、保険会社の請求処理の自動化、疑いのある請求の検知を行い、業務効率・財務実績および顧客体験の向上をサポートしています。 2014年にパリで設立以来、ボストン、東京、シンガポール、ロンドン、マドリード、メキシコ、香港、サンパウロにオフィスを開設し、また3億2,000万ドル以上を投資家より調達致しました。 現在、世界を牽引する100社以上の保険会社が弊社サービスを利用しております。 急成長しているインシュアテック（保険 x テクノロジー）業界で、グローバルな文化を楽しみ、かつ最高の技術・品質への追及に興奮（ワクワク）を覚えるならばShift Technologyは、ふさわしい場所です。   ROLE INTRODUCTION As a Senior Project Manager, you will serve as a key driver of complex and high-impact initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders. You will own project delivery end-to-end with a high degree of autonomy, proactively manage risks and escalations, and contribute to presales execution and continuous improvement across the organization. You will also support junior PMs and play a role in strengthening delivery excellence across the team. 役割 シニアプロジェクトマネージャーとして、複雑かつ影響度の高いプロジェクトを推進し、顧客および社内に対する信頼できるアドバイザーとしての役割を担います。高い自律性をもってプロジェクト全体のデリバリー責任を持ち、リスクやエスカレーションを主導的に管理するとともに、プリセールス活動や業務改善にも貢献します。また、ジュニアPMの支援・育成を通じて、チーム全体のデリバリー力向上にも寄与します。 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ■ DELIVERY & PROJECT OWNERSHIP * Manage large and complex projects, potentially across multiple products and business units ● Own the success of projects end-to-end with minimal supervision ● Ensure high-quality delivery across the full lifecycle of the solution * 複数プロダクトや部門を含む大規模・複雑なプロジェクトを管理 ● 最小限の支援のもと、プロジェクトの成功に対してエンドツーエンドで責任を持つ ● サービスのライフサイクル全体を通して高品質なデリバリーを実現 ■ POV / POC EXECUTION * Drive POV / POC projects to successful completion ● Translate technical validation into clear business value for clients * POV / POCプロジェクトの成功に向けた推進 ● 技術検証の結果を顧客にとってのビジネス価値へと転換 ■ STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT * Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders (project sponsors, IT leaders, executives) ● Develop trusted partnerships with GTM AEs and internal leadership ● Participate in client QBRs, particularly for large or strategic accounts * プロジェクトスポンサー、IT責任者、経営層などの上位顧客との関係構築 ● GTM AEおよび社内リーダーシップとの強固な連携 ● 特に大口顧客におけるQBRへの参画   ■ AI-AUGMENTED OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * The Responsibility: Integrate AI into the delivery lifecycle to drive efficiency, automate reporting, and enhance resource allocation. Foster a culture where AI is used to remove manual bottlenecks. * The Ideal Fit: An AI-Forward Practitioner who uses AI technologies regularly for their own productivity and understands how to deploy these tools at a team level to gain a competitive edge. * 役割：AIをデリバリーのプロセスに組み込み、業務の効率化、レポートの自動化、リソース配分の最適化を推進します。また、手作業のボトルネックをAIで解消する文化を醸成します。 * 日常的にAIを活用して自身の生産性を高めており、それらのツールをチームレベルでも展開し、競争優位につなげられる方   ■ PRESALES & COMMERCIAL CONTRIBUTION * Proactively collaborate with Sales to support deal execution ● Provide guidance on SLAs and delivery feasibility ● Support contract negotiations (redlines, alternatives, delivery considerations) ● Participate in RFP responses, SOW definition, and commercial structuring ● Support junior PMs in sales execution activities * 営業と連携し、案件成立に向けた実行支援 ● SLA設計やデリバリー観点での助言提供 ● 契約交渉（修正提案・代替案提示など）の支援 ● RFP対応、SOW作成、商用条件の設計への参画 ● ジュニアPMの営業関連業務の支援 ■ RISK & ESCALATION MANAGEMENT * Proactively identify and mitigate risks before they materialize ● Lead end-to-end escalation management (internal & external) ● Provide guidance to clients on risk mitigation strategies ● Identify recurring risks and develop reusable frameworks and best practices * 将来発生し得るリスクを予測し、未然防止を推進 ● 社内外のエスカレーションをエンドツーエンドで管理 ● 顧客に対するリスク軽減策の提示 ● 共通リスクを特定し、テンプレートやベストプラクティスを構築 ■ RESOURCE & TEAM MANAGEMENT * Proactively identify and resolve resource constraints ● Support junior PMs in resolving resource challenges ● Mentor junior team members and share best practices * リソース課題の特定と解決を主体的に推進 ● ジュニアPMのリソース課題解決支援 ● ベストプラクティス共有および育成支援 ■ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INTERNAL CONTRIBUTION * Drive improvements in presales and delivery processes (tools, templates, documentation) ● Identify efficiency bottlenecks and remove execution barriers ● Contribute to internal strategic initiatives ● Develop expertise in specific domains and act as a reference within the team * プリセールス・デリバリーにおけるプロセス・ツールの改善推進 ● 業務効率化の阻害要因を特定・解消 ● 社内戦略プロジェクトへの貢献 ● 特定領域での専門性確立とチームへの知見共有 ■ LEADERSHIP & TRUSTED ADVISOR ROLE * Act as a trusted advisor to influence key project decisions ● Promote industry and client best practices proactively ● Support hiring and retention efforts within the PM team * 重要な意思決定における信頼できるアドバイザーとして行動 ● 業界・顧客のベストプラクティスを主体的に提案 ● 採用・育成・定着への貢献 YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES, IF YOU * You have excellent communication skills and can simplify complex topics ● You have 7+ years of project management experience in IT and/or insurance ● You are comfortable managing complex projects independently ● You have experience collaborating with sales and supporting deal execution ● You proactively manage risks, escalations, and ambiguity ● You demonstrate leadership through ownership and mentoring others ● You are a native Japanese speaker and can communicate effectively in English ● PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certifications are a plus 求める人材 * 優れたコミュニケーション能力を持ち、複雑な内容を分かりやすく説明できる方 ● IT業界または保険業界における7年以上のPM経験 ● 複雑なプロジェクトを自律的に管理できる方 ● 営業と連携し、案件推進を支援した経験 ● リスクおよびエスカレーションを主体的に管理できる方 ● オーナーシップとリーダーシップを発揮し、他のメンバーを支援できる方 ● 日本語ネイティブかつ英語で業務遂行可能な方 ● PMP、Prince2などの資格は歓迎   Interview process *   Screening call *   Phone / video call covering personal profile, motivation, classic interview stuff *   Case study review *   Final interview with Head of Delivery         To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight: * Flexible remote and hybrid working options * Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance * Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth * Generous PTO and paid holidays * Mental health benefits  * 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering) Additional benefits may be offered by country, based on your eligibility - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice positions may receive some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details. AI tools are used to help review applications for this role. Read our AI in Recruitment Notice for what the AI considers, how to request a human review, and our most recent bias audit. At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non-merit criteria. Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@shift-technology.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Please be aware of scammers and only trust correspondence that comes from emails ending in "shift-technology.com". We will never do initial outreach to you via Whatsapp/Text/SMS, never ask for banking information or personal identification numbers (ex. Social Security Number) as part of our recruitment process. Shift Technology does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Shift Technology Careers page or a Shift Technology social media post. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shift Technology.

STEM Healthcare

Job title: Junior Business Analyst/ Business Analyst Job Type: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Business Analyst Manager Location: Office based – Tokyo Inizio Ignite is the global advisory partner for health and life sciences, encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, Vynamic, and STEM. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Our STEM team uses benchmarking through AI-enabled and evidence-based approaches to drive alignment resulting in accelerated performance. Serving clients across brand & commercial, Medical Affairs & sales, our expertise includes data, research & insights (proprietary benchmarking data), strategic brand alignment, and sales & MSL performance benchmarking. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – supporting confident, insight-driven decisions that move innovation forward.  Job purpose: We are looking for a highly analytical and data-driven graduate to join us in the business analysis team. The role will help you to develop a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and to gain a unique insight into best practices across the industry. As a member of the analysis team, you will have great visibility and exposure to senior directors in the company and the opportunity to take on a high level of responsibility for project delivery early-on in your career. You will be supported by an experienced analyst team through your development and training and be expected to collaborate and offer new insight within a close-knit team environment. Key Responsibilities:  * Managing multiple client projects and their timelines to meet both internal and client’s deadlines. * Collaborating with Project leaders and other analysts to interpret data and formulate action plans and recommendations for clients. * Analysing data from multi-sources using quantitative and qualitative methods to derive insights. * Pressure testing data and identifying areas for investigation and training. * Building and maintaining MS Excel databases from source data. * Produce high quality presentations and other deliverables for clients using PowerPoint. * Supporting members in the analysis team to meet client deadlines and drive development and efficiencies within the team both locally and on international projects. Essential Requirements: * The ideal candidate must have an Economics or Science based degree in subjects with numerical emphasis (such as Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering etc.) * A few years of experience in a similar analysis or sales job within the pharmaceutical industry is preferable. * Strong communication and multi-tasking skills to handle multiple projects with different stakeholders. * Advanced Level experience in using Excel and PowerPoint. * Proactive individual with drive and ambition, a strong work ethic to grow in a dynamic environment with good opportunities to help develop and further the business as a whole.   About Ignite STEM: Ignite STEM is a dynamic, fast paced global pharmaceutical and life sciences strategic benchmarking firm headquartered in the UK and present across six continents. STEM have developed an audit process and built a benchmarking database with more than 500,000 face-to-face observations completed across 52 countries. The benchmark provided is unique in the pharmaceutical industry consisting of over 100 KPIs, while focusing on 2-3 key priorities during formulation of action planning to help clients further accelerate performance. STEM accelerates performance, improves strategic alignment, and facilitates excellence in marketing, medical, market access and account plans strategy execution. Due to the unique, specialised and highly targeted offering, STEM is experiencing a rapid growth phase, and recruiting heavily across the world. New employees will be joining at a time where rapid career development and growth opportunities are expected, as the organisation works towards their mid and long-term goals. Vision:  To always be viewed as an essential partner in enabling our clients to reach more patients with their medicines Mission: To accelerate high performance Core Values: Brave, Honest, Performance Driven, Practical, Customer Focused, Caring   Find us here:STEM | Global Leader in Strategic Brand Alignment Website: www.inizioignite.com.  Ignite STEM  is an equal opportunity employer.  Ignite STEM will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. Ignite STEM only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.