Strategy And Ops Senior Manager in Japan

Role Description You will act as the primary regional business partner for sales executives, supporting sales planning, territory and quota execution, forecast interpretation, operational improvements, and translation of strategic priorities into clear execution plans. You’ll drive process clarity, pipeline health, forecasting hygiene, and cross-functional governance, using AI and automation-enabled workflows to reduce manual reporting effort while maintaining strong human judgment over business recommendations. Drive operational excellence in account segmentation, territory planning, quota planning and execution, building the frameworks and analyses that guide how we assign and manage books of business . Act as the strategic business partner to Sales leadership, helping shape regional go-to-market strategy and execution across two distinct sales organizations. Drive operational excellence by improving forecasting, pipeline health, sales planning, and execution while balancing the unique commercial priorities, growth opportunities, and operating models of each region. As a member of the APJ Leadership Team, help define and execute the regional GTM strategy, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth across the APJ region. Drive forecasting accuracy, pipeline health, and business performance through executive-ready insights, standardized operating rhythms, and continuous improvement of data quality and reporting. Own and continuously improve the Run-the-Business (RTB) operating cadence - including forecast reviews, pipeline inspections, business reviews, and executive reporting - to improve operational rigor and decision-making. Lead cross-functional initiatives with teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, HR and Product to drive alignment and support decision-making. Communicate complex business insights and recommendations to executive stakeholders through concise, data-driven presentations and business reviews. Responsibilities Ow

Business Solutions Manager improves operational processes and supports critical business strategies by managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of application systems. Leads multiple projects and oversees developers to ensure specifications are met. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect functional areas of responsibility. May give input to developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations, which require coordination with other departments or regions. Key responsibilities: Establish and maintain a regional IT strategy supporting plans based on Global IT strategy and needs Identify and help solve problems affecting business solutions and work closely with Global/local IT peers and business stakeholders to analyze business systems and make recommendations for technical and process improvements Work on harmonization of local business processes, aligning with Global business processes Manage IT staff (onsite, remote, in-house, and third-party outsourced teams) and drive both project implementation and daily IT operational support management Collaborate and work closely with the business teams and extended IT teams both globally and regionally (systems analysts, solution architects, developers, security SMEs) to transform business requirements into scalable system solutions Respond quickly to shifting market dynamics and business demands, and when appropriate, work with key leadership to mitigate project or operational risks or to prioritize projects Act as the Japan IT Business Partner to serve as single point of escalation for strategic and critical tactical issues raised by the local and global stakeholders Liaise between Japan, the rest of Asia, and global headquarters to exchange best practices, learn about global trends, and propose new services or features to different functions that could help achieve Japan’s busi

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! We are looking for a driven Sales Enablement Manager to support our growing sales function in Japan. This role will help shape and scale regional enablement strategy and roadmap, partnering closely with Japan Sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify market-specific needs and deliver impactful programs. You’ll adapt global onboarding and enablement initiatives for Japan, ensuring they reflect local buyer expectations, sales motions, and cultural nuance. You’ll build practical tools and content that improve seller productivity, strengthen pipeline generation and deal progression, and drive consistent execution across the region. This is a full-time hybrid role based out of our Japan hub. What you’ll do at Figma: Partner closely with Global Sales Enablement and Japan Sales Leadership to design, build, and execute enablement programs for Japan Diagnose where reps and managers need the most support across pipeline generation, deal progression, and deal execution Adapt and regionalize global programs, content, and frameworks for the Japan market, balancing consistency with local relevance Build repeatable sales motions, processes, playbooks, and manager-facing tools that help the field execute more effectively Produce, curate, and maintain enablement content and assets that reflect regional priorities and market nuance Program manage ongoing sales trainings and enablement initiatives across Japan Facilitate effective in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and deal-ba

About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company committed to ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Our mission requires a team that brings diverse perspectives, strong judgment, and a deep commitment to safe and beneficial deployment. About the role We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Marketing Manager / Lead to build and drive OpenAI's enterprise marketing strategy in Japan. This person will be responsible for developing local programs that generate pipeline, deepen enterprise trust, and help Japanese businesses understand how OpenAI can create meaningful value. This role is ideal for a full-stack B2B marketer who understands Japan enterprise buying dynamics and can operate across strategy and execution. You will partner closely with Sales, Partnerships, Product Marketing, Communications, Legal, and Global Marketing to translate global priorities into locally resonant programs. Responsibilities - Develop and execute Japan enterprise marketing strategy aligned with GTM and revenue priorities - Plan and run field marketing programs, executive events, webinars, roundtables, ABM pilots, partner co-marketing, and demand generation campaigns - Create high-impact bilingual content, including customer stories, newsletters, executive narratives, sales enablement, and localized campaign assets - Partner with Sales to identify target accounts, industries, objections, and opportunities for marketing support - Work with Product Marketing and Global Marketing to localize launches, narratives, and enterprise messaging for Japan - Coordinate with Comms, Global Affairs, Legal, and policy partners on trust-sensitive messaging and external programs - Build partner marketing strategies with priority ecosystem and channel partners - Manage agencies, vendors, timelines, budgets, reporting, and post-campaign measurement - Establish operating rhythms and performance dashboards for Japan enterprise marketing Qualifications - 10-12+ years

Position Summary : The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for leading Trade Marketing strategy and execution across both Hard Goods and Soft Goods categories, driving brand visibility, consumer engagement, and sell-through performance across Wholesale and Retail channels in Japan. This role serves as the key link between Marketing and Sales, ensuring that product, brand, and channel strategies are effectively translated into compelling consumer experiences and retail execution. Working closely with Product Marketing, Sales, Brand Marketing, Retail, and E-commerce teams, the Trade Marketing Manager develops and implements integrated trade marketing initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen TaylorMade's market leadership. In addition, this position is responsible for building organizational capability within the Trade Marketing function by developing talent, improving processes, and establishing best practices that contribute to long-term business growth. In summary, the Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for transforming category and brand strategies into winning retail and wholesale execution, driving consumer engagement, sell-through performance, and long-term commercial growth across the Hard Goods and Soft Goods businesses in Japan. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: 1. Trade Marketing Strategy Development & Execution Develop and lead Trade Marketing strategies for both Hard Goods and Soft Goods categories, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives, product strategies, and channel priorities. Collaborate closely with Product Marketing, Sales, and Brand Marketing teams to create annual Trade Marketing plans that enhance consumer engagement, strengthen retail partnerships, and

Who We Are Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together . We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion. Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn’t to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business’s system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life’s work. About The Role: We are seeking a marketing professional who combines strategy and execution, owning demand gen programs and campaigns for the SMB sales segment and startups in Japan. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including the Japan sales org, Japan and global marketing teams, and external agencies—to plan and deliver programs that drive results. In addition, this role supports growth of Notion’s startup program by building awareness and driving trial acquisition, partnering with the Global/APAC startup team to execute marketing activities and recruit partners. You may also support other marketing initiatives to unlock the full potential of the business in Japan. What You'll Achieve: Develop a strong understanding of the Notion product and the SMB user/buyer journey to identify the highest-impact plays for the segment. Partner with SMB Sales leadership to set program priorities, define target audiences and goals, and align on campaign plans—proactively communicating progress, results, and learnings to stakeholders. Own end-to-end execution of events and webinars —from planning and logistics through day-o

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As a Solutions Engineer for New Markets, you’ll be leading the technical discussion with our key prospects & customers in Japan, guiding customers toward clarity, feasibility, and alignment on the end-to-end solution. You’ll be an integral part of the Sales team, working both pre and post-sales to ensure technical fit and create innovative solutions for our customers. You will also serve as a bridge between our product development team and our customers, utilizing your strong communication skills to deliver pointed and actionable feedback that our product teams might use to ensure Vanta gets 1% better every day. This role will be based in our Tokyo, Japan office with a hybrid working model. What you’ll do as a Solutions Engineer at Vanta: Partner with pre and post sales to identify, qualify and drive net new, expansion and renewal opportunities Develop a deep understanding of our product capabilities, integrations, configurations messaging, partner ecosystem, and competitive landscape. Build and maintain strong technical partnerships with our customers via engaging product demonstrations, trials, and other communications Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors that may lead to renewals, expansion, and advocacy Influence Vanta’s strategy and product priorities to drive adoption and retention by being the voice of the customer Cultivate an environment of teamwork, openness, creativity, and continuous improvement Work cross-functionally to resolve customer business issues and work toward mutual goals Develop processes and workflows that allow us to build and scale

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As a Solutions Engineer for New Markets, you’ll be leading the technical discussion with our key prospects & customers in Japan, guiding customers toward clarity, feasibility, and alignment on the end-to-end solution. You’ll be an integral part of the Sales team, working both pre and post-sales to ensure technical fit and create innovative solutions for our customers. You will also serve as a bridge between our product development team and our customers, utilizing your strong communication skills to deliver pointed and actionable feedback that our product teams might use to ensure Vanta gets 1% better every day. This role will be based in our Tokyo, Japan office with a hybrid working model. What you’ll do as a Solutions Engineer at Vanta: Partner with pre and post sales to identify, qualify and drive net new, expansion and renewal opportunities Develop a deep understanding of our product capabilities, integrations, configurations messaging, partner ecosystem, and competitive landscape. Build and maintain strong technical partnerships with our customers via engaging product demonstrations, trials, and other communications Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders, and executive sponsors that may lead to renewals, expansion, and advocacy Influence Vanta’s strategy and product priorities to drive adoption and retention by being the voice of the customer Cultivate an environment of teamwork, openness, creativity, and continuous improvement Work cross-functionally to resolve customer business issues and work toward mutual goals Develop processes and workflows that allow us to build and scale

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Based in Tokyo, we are seeking a Director to lead our high-growth Japan Sales Development team. As the leader of Sales Development, you will be responsible for owning the management of overall inbound business development and outbound prospecting pipeline strategy and execution. You will lead & motivate a team of highly driven SDRs and implement efficient processes & tools that optimize for scale in a fast-paced innovative and collaborative environment. This role reports to the Senior Director, Sales Development (APJ). This is a high visibility role that is responsible for hiring, on-boarding, and coaching a group of high performing sales professionals while collaborating with many other departments within our Go To Market Function (Marketing, Operations and Sales etc.). You will own Japan xDR Go to Market strategy, with a goal of improving the existing teams productivity, efficiency and outbound quality to build and progress pipeline to revenue. At Okta, our mission is to maintain a people-first, diverse, and inclusive culture. You will be responsible for building the Japan xDR team culture with a focus on coaching and mentoring. You will need to be an expert in prospecting and account planning strategies with a high growth company and must be able to educate others effectively in these areas. You will also focus on enabling continued growth of their reps in preparation for their prog

About the Team The AI Architect team partners with organizations to turn OpenAI's most capable models into meaningful, real-world impact. We work with customers across industries and digital-native businesses to identify where AI can create value, design secure and scalable solutions, and help those solutions move from early exploration into sustained production adoption. The team brings together technical strategy, customer partnership, and practical deployment expertise, working closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Research, and specialist delivery teams. About the Role As an AI Architect, you will be the senior technical owner for a named portfolio of customers and the primary technical counterpart to their leadership teams. You will act as the “CTO of your book of business”, shaping each customer's AI strategy and guiding their journey from pre-sales discovery and solution evaluation through deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact. You will own the technical account plan across ChatGPT Enterprise, the OpenAI API, Codex, and other agentic AI solutions. In partnership with the Account Director, you will translate business priorities into a focused use-case portfolio, an actionable adoption roadmap, and a clear path to durable customer value and growth. The Account Director owns commercial strategy; you own the technical strategy, customer journey, and path to production value. You will remain accountable for the technical outcome while bringing in the right specialists across deployment, implementation, enablement, security, product, and partners to provide deeper expertise and execute work where needed. This role calls for strong industry fluency, sound architectural judgment, and the ability to move confidently between executive strategy and hands-on technical conversations. In this role, you will: Serve as the primary technical advisor and long-term technical relationship owner for a named portfolio of existing customers and pre-sales prospect

At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. We are looking for a Localisation Engineer who can join our efforts in continuing to lead the industry in global localization and product translation in Tokyo, Japan. Responsibilities: Innovate localization strategy and lead complex technical projects across their entire lifecycle to continuously optimize processes. Design, build, and maintain a full-stack AI translation platform, including scalable web applications, backend services, and data pipelines. Integrate LLMs into core workflows to drive process automation, enhance content reuse, and support intelligent quality assurance. Establish comprehensive QA frameworks and provide ongoing technical support to ensure the robustness, reliability, and observability of localization pipelines. Manage vendor relationships, overseeing budget planning and ensuring high translation quality standards. Be excellent and think big in building the solution-based approach to offer the best localization at Snowflake. Required Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience. Strong fundamental computer science skills. Knowledge of algorithms and data structures. 5+ years of experience in software development working with one or more of the following languages:

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as our next Field Marketing Manager in Japan About the job As the Field Marketing Manager for Japan, you will report to Twilio's VP of Marketing, APJ, and own the end-to-end field marketing motion for one of our most strategically important growth markets in the region. You will be responsible for designing and executing a brand-to-revenue GTM strategy that spans the full funnel, from building market presence and brand credibility through PR and executive engagement, through to driving pipeline creation, acceleration, and deal closure in close partnership with our Japan sales team. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role suited to an experienced field marketer who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute. You will have access to central regional resources, specialist agencies, and the APJ Demand Creation HUB to amplify your efforts, but you will be the primary marketing voice and driver for Japan.

Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma’s platform helps teams bring ideas to life—whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us! Figma’s Solutions Consulting team is comprised of a group of talented, dynamic, creative, and technical professionals. The team sits within Sales and helps to successfully secure new customers and expand our existing customer base by demonstrating the value of the Figma platform and painting the vision of what is technically possible. We are looking for a Manager, Solutions Consulting to lead our Japan Solution Consulting team. As a cross-functional leader, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Customer Experience, Partners, and Support teams to drive consultative strategies that unlock customer value and accelerate growth. With Figma rapidly innovating, this position offers the exciting challenge of scaling the Solutions Consulting function and contributing to the evolution of our enterprise go-to-market motion. What you’ll do at Figma: Lead, hire, and motivate a diverse team of Solutions Consultants Participate in customer and prospect meetings alongside your team Assist in continual training and development, including mentorship, hiring, and career growth Work cross-functionally to help define and execute our technical pre- and post-sales strategy Build and implement programs that help scale our Solutions Consultants and drive greater impact for our customers We'd love to hear from you if you have: 3+ years as a frontline manager leading Solutions Consultants or Sales Engineers, with direct accountability for team performance, coaching, and feedback. 8+ yea

As an Enterprise Sales Engineer, you will provide technical expertise through sales presentations, product demonstrations, and supporting technical evaluations (POVs). Sales Engineers help qualify and close opportunities with customers and partners and have a voice with the product team to help prioritize features based on input from customers, competitors, and partners. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture—the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Partner with the Sales team to articulate the overall Datadog value proposition, vision and strategy to customers Own technical engagement with customers during the trial phase. Communicate Datadog’s value based on activities and work with customers on any identified issues or concerns to successful conclusion Technically close complex opportunities through advanced competitive knowledge, technical skill, and credibility Deliver product and technical briefings / presentations to potential clients Maintain accurate notes and feedback in CRM regarding customer input both wins and losses Proactively engage and communicate with customers and Datadog business/technical teams regarding product feedback and competitive landscape Who You Are: Passionate about educating customers on observability risks that are meaningful to their business, and able to build and execute an evaluation plan with a customer Someone with strong written and oral communication skills. This role requires an ability to understand and articulate both the business benefits (value proposition) and technical advantages of our offering Experienced in programming/scripting with any of the following: Java, Python, Ruby, Go, Node.JS, PHP, and .NET etc. Someone with a minimum of 3+ years in a Sales Engineering or DevOps Engineering role Role requires regular travel to client si

About the team OpenAI’s mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. This long-term undertaking brings the world’s best scientists, engineers, and business professionals into one organization. In pursuit of this mission, our Go-To-Market (GTM) team is responsible for helping customers learn how to leverage and deploy our highly capable AI products across their business. The team includes Sales, Solutions, Support, Marketing, and Partnerships professionals who work together to create valuable solutions that help bring AI to as many users as possible. About the role OpenAI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our Startup Go-To-Market team. You will play a critical role in owning relationships with top startup customers and supporting them in successfully building on the OpenAI platform. Many of the most disruptive and category-defining AI applications are being created by startups. The Startup Go-To-Market team's mission is to help startups harness the power of OpenAI’s technology to drive these advances. You will support startups in building effectively with OpenAI’s APIs, SDKs, and applications while providing access to OpenAI’s technical expertise and networks to help accelerate their progress. This role is a mixture of technical understanding, vision, partnership, and strategy. You’ll be responsible for serving as the primary relationship owner for a range of strategically important startup customers. You’ll also work cross-functionally with product, research, engineering, support, and technical solutions teams to help customers get the most out of our models. This role will be based in Tokyo . In this role, you'll: Manage a portfolio of startup accounts, developing and executing strategies for comprehensive account management. Partner with AI Deployment Engineers to drive successful technical engagements with startups. Own consumption and contracted revenue targets while managing revenue fo