Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
Data & Analytics Manager
Position Title:
Data & Analytics Manager
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Japanese Level - Intermediate (JLPT Level 3),English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860)
Salary
13000000.00
Description
A Global Automotive and Manufacturing firm is looking for an experienced Data & Analytics Manager to lead enterprise-wide data strategy, analytics delivery, and AI initiatives as part of its large-scale digital transformation following the integration of two businesses
Working within the Data & Digital Transformation organization, this management role will oversee a team of Data Scientists and Project Managers supporting analytics initiatives across the entire commercial vehicle value chain, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, aftersales, and connected services.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide data and analytics strategy
- Align analytics initiatives with business priorities
- Promote data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement of analytics capabilities
- Lead and develop a team of 10–12 Data Scientists and Project Managers
- Coach and mentor team members to deliver high-quality results
- Establish best practices for analytics delivery and collaboration
- Oversee enterprise reporting using Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
- Deliver scalable, actionable dashboards and analytics solutions
- Improve data quality, governance, and reporting standards
- Drive the adoption of Generative AI and AI-powered business solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation
- Partner with business teams to deliver AI use cases
- Manage analytics projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Collaborate with business and global IT stakeholders across multiple functions
- Communicate project progress and business outcomes to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with IT governance and global best practices
- Improve analytics processes and operational standards
- Support the organization's long-term digital transformation strategy
Required Skills:
- 7+ years of IT management experience with a strong Data Analytics background
- Experience leading Data Analytics or Business Intelligence teams
- Strong knowledge of AI, BI, and Data Analytics platforms (Generative AI is a plus)
- Experience with Microsoft Power BI; Microsoft Fabric experience is an advantage
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver multiple projects
- Strong project management skills, including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder management
- Experience working across IT and business functions
- Familiarity with IT governance, compliance, and enterprise best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Why You Should Apply:
- Work on major engineering system transformation projects
- Collaborate with global teams across Japan and Germany
- Join a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer investing in next-gen vehicle technologies
Company Details:
Our client is a core member of one of the world's leading truck and bus groups, operating in more than 170 markets worldwide. Known for advanced manufacturing, strong engineering capabilities, and a truly global footprint, the company is a major player in the commercial vehicle industry and continues to invest heavily in next-generation vehicle technologies. This role sits within that broader push, contributing directly to an ongoing engineering systems transformation initiative.
Work Hours: 8:00–17:00 / 9:00–18:00, flexible, no core time
Work Location: Kawasaki
Work Style: 5 days in office
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end/New Year holidays, paid leave
Benefits: Transportation expenses, paid leave, social insurance, periodic health checkups, employment insurance
