Project Management Lead - AI & Digital Transformation
Project Management Lead - AI & Digital Transformation
Job type:
Permanent
Specialization:
Project & Product Management
Language Level:
English Level - High Intermediate (TOEIC 730),Japanese Level - High Intermediate (JLPT Level 2)
Location:
Tokyo
Salary:
11000000.00
Job Reference:
501711
One of Japan’s leading energy groups is seeking an experienced DX/AX Project Planning & Project Management Lead to drive enterprise-wide AI Transformation (AX) by leading strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, developing AI talent, and promoting company-wide adoption of AI and digital technologies. As a DX/AX Project Planning & Project Management Lead, you will play a central role in executing the company's AI strategy, overseeing enterprise-wide project governance, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring successful adoption of AI initiatives across multiple business units.
Responsibilities:
- Lead company-wide AI Transformation (AX) initiatives aligned with the Medium-Term Management Plan
- Manage AX-related KPIs and monitor enterprise-wide project progress
- Support planning and execution of strategic AI initiatives
- Prepare executive reports and present progress to senior management
- Operate governance committees and function as the enterprise PMO
- Design and manage AI and digital talent development programs
- Build internal training curricula and learning initiatives
- Support employees in acquiring AI and digital capabilities
- Promote continuous learning across the organization
- Promote AI and digital technologies throughout the company
- Share internal AI success stories and best practices
- Organize AI workshops, seminars, and internal events
- Manage internal AI information portals
- Build and strengthen internal AI communities
- Promote business-led AI utilization across departments
- Identify opportunities for AI-driven process improvements
- Support implementation and long-term adoption of AI solutions
- Collaborate with business units to maximize AI value
- Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead cross-functional enterprise transformation projects
- Coordinate multiple business units and executive stakeholders
- Drive AI Center of Excellence (CoE) activities
- Promote Citizen Development initiatives across the organization
- Support organizational change management and digital transformation
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of AI, Digital Transformation (DX), and AI Transformation (AX)
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing enterprise-wide system implementation projects as a Project Manager (PM) or PMO
- Proven experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple business stakeholders
- Manage stakeholders
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration
- Negotiate with business departments
- Deliver executive-level presentations
- Excellent project planning, governance, and progress management skills
Why should you apply:
- Become part of the team leading AI Transformation (AX) at one of Japan's largest integrated energy companies
- Lead enterprise-wide AI strategy and transformation initiatives
- Work directly with executive leadership on high-impact digital transformation projects
- Influence AI adoption across multiple business units and group companies
- Build enterprise AI capabilities through governance, talent development, and organizational change
- Help shape the future of AI within Japan's critical energy infrastructure
Company Details
Our client is one of Japan’s largest integrated energy groups, operating across areas including energy production, distribution, renewable energy, hydrogen, and next-generation energy solutions.
The company is actively investing in AI, cloud technologies, and digital transformation to modernize its operations and create new business value. The Digital Transformation team is leading enterprise-wide AI adoption by building data-driven platforms that support innovation and operational excellence.
Work Location: Tokyo
Working Hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (Monday – Friday)
Work Style: Office-based (5 days/week initially, with 1 day WFH available after training completion)
Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, Year-end & New Year Holidays, Paid Leave
Benefits: Transportation allowance, social insurance, welfare pension, employment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, regular health check-ups
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