Accounts Payable And Expense Specialist in Japan

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations Tokyo, Japan About the Role Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, Solution Engineers, Customer Success, and Sales Operations - all working together help our customers adopt Cloudflare and create great Internet-enabled experiences. The sales team at Cloudflare helps customers solve real, technical problems while creating the revenue streams that help the company provide free service to millions in our communi

As a Manager, Commercial Sales, you will provide strategy, mentorship, and guidance for a team of Commercial Account Executives. This role impacts one of the largest lines of business in the company, ultimately bringing a proven product to a multi-billion dollar market. 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: Motivate your team to exceed objectives Develop and maintain accurate team forecasts Hire, oversee, and train a team of Account Executives Drive lead generation, high activity standards, and pipeline management Facilitate the ramp up for all new team members, coaching them to success Monitor the sales funnel from prospect to close and create metrics to improve performance Who You Are: Experienced in hi-tech direct sales Familiar with SaaS/Cloud and Salesforce Able to accurately forecast team performance Passionate about coaching, mentorship, and team management Motivated by helping people grow with a desire to continue learning A self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, rapidly changing marketplace Proven in overseeing an outbound sales team in all areas of the sales cycle Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your experience, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: High income earning opportunities based on performance Opportunity for Presidents Club New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking An inclusive company culture, opportu

MongoDB Pre-Sales Solutions Architects are technical business advisors who help customers design, justify, and adopt reliable, scalable systems using MongoDB’s data platform. They own the technical strategy across complex opportunities—from discovery and qualification through architecture, proof of value, executive alignment, and successful adoption—and connect technical decisions to measurable business outcomes. You’ll partner closely with Account Executives, Sales Leadership, Customer Success, Professional Services, and ecosystem partners to shape multi-threaded account strategies, build champions, de-risk complex architectures, and drive expansion. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to developers, architects, operations leaders, and business executives, helping organizations modernize legacy systems, build AI-powered applications, and realize measurable value from MongoDB. . We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Tokyo for our hybrid working model. As an ideal candidate, you will have: Ideally 8 to 11 years of related experience in a customer facing role, with 5 to 7 years of experience in pre-sales with enterprise software Minimum of 3 years experience with modern scripting languages (e.g. Python, Node.js, SQL) and/or popular programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Java, C#) in a professional capacity Experience designing with scalable and highly available distributed systems in the cloud and on-prem Demonstrated ability to lead architecture reviews for complex, multi-component applications and platforms, identifying risks, evaluating trade-offs, and providing clear guidance to modernize, optimize, and de-risk the solution Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts in a clear and compelling manner to technology and business leadership Ability to partner with Sales Leadership and Account Executives on multi-threaded account and territory strategies, prioritize oppor

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

Senior Manager, Japan Security and Compliance GTM WHAT IS BOX? [Recruiting owns] Box is the market leader for Cloud Content Management. Our mission is to power how the world works together. Box is partnering with enterprise organizations to accelerate their digital transformation by creating a single platform for secure content management, collaboration and workflow. We have an amazing opportunity to further establish ourselves as leaders in the space, and we need strong advocates to help us achieve that goal. By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to help capture a majority of this developing market and define what content management looks like for the digital enterprise. Today, Box powers over 97,000 businesses, including 70% of the Fortune 500 who trust Box to manage their content in the cloud. WHY BOX NEEDS YOU Box's security, compliance, and privacy posture is a business enabler for customers and a competitive differentiator in the market. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Japan Security and Compliance GTM, to lead Box’s customer trust efforts in Japan. This will include oversight and responsibility for gathering, vetting and scaling security, compliance, privacy and other trust-related information to customers and partners. The right person should be excellent at communicating vertically and horizontally across the company and will be comfortable explaining Box's security, compliance, and privacy posture. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead Japan’s customer trust efforts, including responding to customer security due-diligence questionnaires and, as needed, leading customer audits. Work with US-based GRC, Security, Legal, Product and other SMEs to find answers to customer questions specific to the Japan market. Assess the need for new customer-facing content; drive the development of new content; and then scale it to account teams, customers and partners, as appropriate. Work closely with both Box Japan’s leadersh

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Customer Success Engineer, you'll expand your impact by partnering with customers in GitLab's group across APJ to help them get measurable value from GitLab through hands-on technical guidance and proactive enablement. You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor, partnering with customers over Zoom and email to improve adoption, unblock implementations, and apply DevSecOps best practices across the software delivery lifecycle. Working closely with Account Executives and Renewals Managers, you'll align technical recommendations to customer goals and help support renewals and expansion by demonstrating

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! Your opportunity New Relicのソリューションをお客様にお届けするSolutions Consultantを募集しています。テクニカルセールスに熱意を持つコンサルタントやプリセールスエンジニア、あるいはデベロッパーだけどお客様と話す機会が多いという方は大歓迎です。New Relicには技術的に優秀なエンジニアを優秀なSolutions Consultant に転向させた実績がありますので、セールス寄りの経験が浅く、このポジションへのフィットに心配な方でもご安心ください。オンボードのためのトレーニングも揃っています。 Solutions Consultantの主な業務は、New Relicの営業、Technial Account Manager、 Technical Support Engineerやマーケティングチームなどと共に、クラス最高のNew Relicソリューションをお客様のビジネスに効果的に活用頂くためのご提案や、素晴らしい機能をきちんと活用して頂くための技術的な支援することです。 当社のSolutions Consultantとして、さまざまな業界やシステムに対する技術的なサポートをすることで、お客様のビジネスニーズや市場動向を把握することができます。当社の持つSaaSソリューションの販売に関する豊富な知見や、セールスサイクルの全フェーズを理解するとともに、現場のセールスをサポートするSolutions Consultantを求めています。他のSolutions Consultantや製品チームと協力して、お客様のITインフラストラクチャやソフトウェアアーキテクチャを理解すると共に、お客様のビジネスニーズを解決するソリューションを作成し、New Relicのソリューションがリアルタイムでこうしたニーズにどのように対応しているかを確認していきます。 What you'll do お客様にNew Relicソリューションの価値が伝わるよう、New Relicコンサルティングの知識を提供する New Relicのソリューション、お客様の要件に関連した価値を明確に説明したカスタマープレゼンテーション作成や、説得力のある顧客向け概念実証デモを構築し提示する New Relicソリューションを広めるために、イベント登壇や技術資料の作成、トレーニングなどを提供する New RelicのSales、Solution Consultant、Technical Account Managerと商談機会について協働する 責任感が強く、大胆で、本格的であり、熱意があり、首尾一貫している、など企業としてのコアバリューの順守は不可欠です。 This role requires プロジェクトまたは営業活動などで顧客との対応経験があり、 Pre-sales Engineer、技術系Consultant/Architect、システム運用管理者、Software Developerなどで3年以上の経験があること 最新技術に興味があり、自ら手を動かしてキャッチアップしている 運用監視やシステム管理設計などのアプリケーション/インフラ運用に関わる知識や経験、興味を持っている AWS、Azure、Google Cloudなどのクラウドプラットフォームの経験 Slackやメールなどで海外メンバーと文章でやり取りできるレベルの英語の読み書き Bonus points if you have Java、PHP、.NET、Rub

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us! Your Opportunity We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate HRBP to join our team in Tokyo. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day HR operations and provide essential support across the entire employee lifecycle. You will work closely with the local management team to ensure a positive work environment while maintaining compliance with Japanese labor standards. This role is critical in ensuring a positive employee experience and supporting our growth in the Japanese market. Beyond compliance, you will act as a cultural bridge and a dedicated local resource, ensuring our Tokyo team feels connected to our global mission while fostering a collaborative and effective team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow their career in a dynamic, international environment. Key Responsibilities Performance Management Partners with HRBP to advise managers and employees on all aspects of the New Relic performance management process both informal and formal. Provides guidance to the business on the appropriate solutions while taking into account New Relic’s policies as well as local laws and regulations. Support on the content of written and verbal informal performance feedback, coaching plans, and/or behavioral/formal improvement plans Employee Relations (ER) Conducts ER investigations as a lead and/or support aligned with New Relic’s policies as well as local laws and regulations. Re

Senior Enterprise Customer Success Managerとして、Datadogの中でも最も重要度の高いエンタープライズ顧客を担当し、プロダクトの健全な活用と優れた顧客体験の実現を牽引していただきます。 Datadogでは、Enterprise Customer Success Managerと同様に、オフィスカルチャーとハイブリッドワークを重視しています。 Datadogでは、オフィスカルチャーを大切にしています。人と人との関係性やコラボレーション、そこから生まれる創造性を重視し、ハイブリッドワークを通じて、一人ひとりに合ったワークライフバランスを実現しています。 主な業務内容（What You’ll Do） SalesおよびTechnical Solutionsと連携し、オンボーディングから活用成熟フェーズまでの戦略的な活用促進を主導 新規顧客オンボーディングの全体設計およびプロジェクトマネジメント 顧客サクセスプランの策定・管理・高度化 Datadogへの投資価値・成果について、エグゼクティブレベルの意思決定者と継続的にアライン 顧客組織内で影響力を持つステークホルダーとの戦略的関係構築 • 社内のクロスファンクショナルチーム（Sales、Support、Enablement、Product、Finance、Legal）との連携 利用状況データの分析を通じた更新機会・リスクの特定 顧客活用・健全性の最終責任者としての対応 チームメンバーや他部門と連携し、ベストプラクティスの構築・展開をリード 求める人物像（Who You Are） B2B SaaSにおけるCustomer SuccessまたはAccount Managementの実務経験5年以上（技術者向け顧客対応の経験があれば尚可） 大規模エンタープライズ顧客を含むアカウントポートフォリオの担当において、豊富な実績をお持ちの方 顧客の課題・目的・優先順位を深く理解するためのディスカバリーを高いレベルで実行できる方 複雑な概念を分かりやすく伝え、顧客の課題・目的に結びつけるエキスパートレベルのコミュニケーション力かつ、相手に応じてメッセージを柔軟に調整できる方 スピード感のある環境で、自身のスキルを継続的に高めながら、チーム全体のレベルアップに積極的に関与できる方 必要に応じて顧客訪問やイベント対応のための出張が可能な方 日本語：読み書き・会話ともに流暢 英語：読み書き・会話ともにビジネスレベル以上 Datadogは、さまざまな立場の人々を大切にしています。誰もが初日から上記の資格をすべて満たすわけではないことは理解しています。それでも構いません。テクノロジーに情熱を持ち、スキルを伸ばしたいと思っている方は、ぜひご応募ください。 利益と成長： 最高のオンボーディング MEDDICとCommand of Messageの営業研修 包括的な企業文化、コミュニティ・ギルドに参加する機会 社内ネットワークのための部門内メンターおよびバディ・プログラム 継続的な専門能力開発、製品トレーニング、キャリアパスの提供 新規雇用株式（RSU）および従業員株式購入制度（ESPP） 手厚く競争力のある福利厚生パッケージ 上記の福利厚生と成長は、雇用国やDatadogでの雇用内容によって異なる場合があります。 #LI-Hybrid About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Dat

Enterprise Customer Success Managerとして、Datadogの中でも最大規模かつ戦略的に重要な顧客を担当し、プロダクトの健全な活用促進と、ポジティブな顧客体験の実現をリードしていただきます。 Datadogでは、オフィスカルチャーを大切にしています。人と人との関係性やコラボレーション、そこから生まれる創造性を重視し、ハイブリッドワークを通じて、一人ひとりに合ったワークライフバランスを実現しています。 主な業務内容（What You’ll Do） SalesおよびTechnical Solutionsと連携し、オンボーディングから活用成熟フェーズまでのプロダクト利用促進を主体的に推進 新規顧客のオンボーディングプロセスをオーナーとして設計・推進・プロジェクト管理 顧客のサクセスプランを策定し、主体的に管理・実行 Datadogへの投資価値・成果について、意思決定者と継続的に認識をすり合わせ 顧客組織内のキーパーソン・影響力のあるステークホルダーとの関係構築・維持 社内の各部門（Sales、Support、Enablement、Product、Finance、Legal）との密な連携 利用状況データをモニタリング・分析し、更新機会やリスクの早期把握 顧客のプロダクト活用および健全性（Customer Health）の最終的な責任者として対応 求める人物像（Who You Are） B2B SaaSにおけるCustomer SuccessまたはAccount Managementの実務経験3年以上 大手エンタープライズ顧客を含むアカウントポートフォリオの担当経験 顧客の課題・目的・優先順位を理解するためのディスカバリーを主導できる方 複雑な内容を分かりやすく伝え、顧客の課題・目的と結びつけて説明できる高いコミュニケーション力 また、相手に応じてメッセージを柔軟に調整できる方 スピード感のある環境で、自身のスキルを継続的に高めながら、チームのベストプラクティス形成にも積極的に関与できる方 必要に応じて顧客訪問やイベント対応のための出張が可能な方 本ポジションでは、日本国内およびグローバルの社内関係者・社外のお客様とのコミュニケーションが発生するため、日本語・英語ともに、読み書きおよび会話においてビジネスレベル以上の語学力をお持ちの方 Datadogは、さまざまな立場の人々を大切にしています。誰もが初日から上記の資格をすべて満たすわけではないことは理解しています。それでも構いません。テクノロジーに情熱を持ち、スキルを伸ばしたいと思っている方は、ぜひご応募ください。 利益と成長： 最高のオンボーディング MEDDICとCommand of Messageの営業研修 包括的な企業文化、コミュニティ・ギルドに参加する機会 社内ネットワークのための部門内メンターおよびバディ・プログラム 継続的な専門能力開発、製品トレーニング、キャリアパスの提供 新規雇用株式（RSU）および従業員株式購入制度（ESPP） 手厚く競争力のある福利厚生パッケージ 上記の福利厚生と成長は、雇用国やDatadogでの雇用内容によって異なる場合があります。 #LI-Hybrid About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to

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

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! As an Onboarding Manager, you'll partner with our largest customers and help set them up for immediate success by leading them through a clearly defined onboarding process. You'll build and leverage key cross-functional relationships across Sales, Marketing, and Product Support as you deliver an exceptional onboarding experience. You'll use metrics, customer feedback, and direct experience to help identify new initiatives and materials needed to better engage and support our customers. You bring strong communication and project management skills, and a genuine investment in customer outcomes. This is a full-time, hybrid role based out of our Tokyo hub. What you'll do at Figma: Own and manage the onboarding process for our largest customers from pre-sales through successful onboarding closeout Partner closely with Account Executives to ensure smooth customer handoff experience Understand customer goals and successfully manage their onboarding timeline towards value Collaborate with Technical Account Managers, Designer Advocates, and Product Support to drive a seamless customer onboarding experience Report on metrics and customer feedback to assess the impact of successful onboarding and to help identify new customer initiatives and product opportunities Develop content and enablement resources for customers to use for training/education and to help accelerate product adoption Understand and consult on product and industry best practices in order to act as a trusted advisor to our customers and in

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 is looking for a Senior Manager, Enterprise Sales to join our dynamic team of creatives, engineers, marketing wizards, and brilliant business folks. You aren’t the typical sales leader, and we aren’t the typical design tool company. At Figma, we think outside the box, lift constraints that block our imagination everyday, and we expect you to do the same. With this role you’ll get in at the ground floor in a fast growing sales org. You’ll consult with our existing customer base and potential customers in driving meaningful relationships that add value to the customer experience and revenue to our bottom line. Figma is growing and moving fast. Our next team member will have an agile, dynamic mindset, be comfortable embracing change, a true team-player, and love working with our growing footprint of Fortune 1000 customers. You won’t be alone! Figma has an incredible team and you’ll work closely with other groups including Support, Design, Engineering, Product Marketing, Customer Success, and Community. As Senior Manager, Enterprise Sales, you will lead a team of Account Executives responsible for continuing the growth of our Enterprise products. You will report directly to our Country Manager, Japan. This is a full time role that can be held from our Tokyo hub. What you’ll do at Figma: Lead a team of motivated and diverse individuals to foster an environment of success Participate in customer and prospect meetings Assist in continual training and development, including mentorship, hirin

About the Team OpenAI’s GTM Partnerships team builds a strategic global partner ecosystem designed to accelerate customer success, support secure AI adoption, and drive growth in support of OpenAI’s mission. We collaborate closely across Sales, Technical Success, Product, Marketing, Operations, and leadership teams to turn strategic partnerships into durable commercial outcomes. Within that ecosystem, AWS is one of OpenAI’s most strategic partners. Our opportunity extends beyond the direct alliance relationship: we aim to enable AWS teams and the surrounding services-partner ecosystem to build, deliver, and scale OpenAI-powered solutions on AWS infrastructure. Success requires close collaboration across AWS Japan alliance and field teams, AWS-focused SI practices, cloud architects, field sellers, delivery leaders, OpenAI’s Japan Partner Director, and OpenAI GTM teams. It requires strong operating discipline, scalable co-sell execution, and the ability to translate a strategic alliance into measurable customer outcomes. About the Role We are hiring a Partner Director to shape and execute OpenAI’s AWS alliance partnership in Japan. This person will own the direct relationship with AWS Japan while mobilizing AWS Japan field teams and the broader services-partner ecosystem around high-value customer opportunities. This is a hands-on individual-contributor role operating through influence in Japan. You will work alongside OpenAI’s Japan Partner Director to develop Japan GTM strategies, drive joint account planning, coordinate AWS-related opportunities, and operationally manage selected cross-functional initiatives. You will build and own the Japan GTM strategy with AWS, translating the alliance into repeatable OpenAI and AWS solutions, field playbooks, governance structures, and co-sell motions that can be adopted across Japan’s customer segments and GTM teams. The right candidate combines alliance leadership with a builder’s mindset and the ability to move comfortably b

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