Fully remote:
bi-lingual Senior in house application engineer lead
Client:
Global retail industry
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT application Expert / System Engineer to lead IT initiatives and support business operations across Japan.
This role requires strong technical expertise, hands-on project leadership, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders in a Japan-specific regulatory environment.
If you have deep knowledge of IT applications, middleware, and system integration — this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
Role OverviewYou will:
Lead the business-side IT team
Own end-to-end delivery of projects in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and store personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Manage IT projects in partnership with local and global teams.
Oversee local systems (Payroll, FoodIT) and global platforms (Infor WFM, Time-to-Eat), including user/system ID and access management.
Gather and validate business requirements; propose effective technical solutions.
Lead full project lifecycle:
planning, design, build, testing, training, cutover, go-live, and Hypercare for Compass Japan entities.
Facilitate blueprint and design workshops; develop process flows and business blueprint documentation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for store operations–related configurations, customizations, and process discussions.
Coordinate interface design, setup, and testing with external vendors.
Ensure compliance with Japan-specific practices and regulations, including:
Procurement
Accounts Receivable
HR Stamping Data Connection
Create detailed Functional Specification Documents (FSD) and review vendor-prepared Technical Specification Documents (TSD).
Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Proven experience in IT project management.
Experience in Retail, FMCG, or Food-related industries is preferred.
Knowledge of finance and procurement systems is an advantage.
Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 (簿記2級) preferred but not mandatory.
Native or business-level Japanese for vendor communication.
Business-level English for collaboration with UK and India teams.
Personal Qualities
Excellent communication (written & verbal).
Professional, adaptable, and able to work effectively across all organizational levels.
Experience in SI (systems integrator) or internal IT/system engineering roles is highly valued.
Department
Digital & Technology
Team:
Applications
Reports to:
Applications Team Manager
募集:
リモートワーク Senior bi-lingual Senior in house application lead
:
外資大手小売り業界
ポジション概要:
本ポジションは、ITアプリケーション、ミドルウェア、システム連携に関する深い知識を活かし、日本特有の規制や業務要件に対応しながら、ビジネスとITの橋渡し役として活躍いただく重要な役割です。
ビジネスサイドITリードとしてプロジェクトを推進
IT/ビジネス双方のステークホルダーと連携し、業務全体をリード
社内外の関係者(ベンダー、店舗スタッフなど)と円滑にコミュニケーション
主な業務内容
ローカルおよびグローバルチームと連携したITプロジェクト管理
ローカルシステム(例:
Payroll、FoodIT)およびグローバルプラットフォーム(Infor WFM、Time-to-Eat)の運用管理、ID/権限管理
業務要件のヒアリング・整理・妥当性検証および適切な技術ソリューションの提案
企画・設計・構築・テスト・トレーニング・カットオーバー・本番稼働・ハイパーケアまでのプロジェクト全工程のリード
業務部門および外部ベンダーとのBlueprint設計ワークショップの実施、業務フロー・Blueprint資料の作成と承認取得
店舗オペレーションに関する設定・カスタマイズ・業務プロセスの主要窓口
外部ベンダーと連携しインターフェースの設計、設定、テストを推進
日本特有の規制・商習慣を踏まえた適切なシステム実装
調達
売掛管理
日次売上レポート
勤怠データ連携(HR stamping)
カスタマイズ要件のFunctional Specification Document(FSD)作成
外部ベンダーが作成したTechnical Specification Document(TSD)のレビューおよび承認
ユーザートレーニング、ワークショップ、ナレッジ移管の実施
ベンダーを含む多様なステークホルダーとのコミュニケーション
グローバルチームと連携し、統合性・規制遵守を担保
必須・歓迎スキル
ITプロジェクト管理の実務経験
小売(リテール)業務プロセスへの理解
Retail、FMCG、食品関連業界での経験歓迎
財務・調達系システムの知識があれば尚可
日商簿記2級をお持ちの方歓迎(必須ではありません)
ベンダー対応のためのネイティブまたはビジネスレベル日本語
グローバルチーム(英国・インド)と協業するためのビジネスレベル英語
求める人物像
高いコミュニケーション能力(口頭/書面)
プロフェッショナルで柔軟性があり、あらゆるレベルの関係者と協働できる方
SIer、または事業会社の社内IT/システムエンジニア経験者歓迎
配属部門
Digital & Technology部門
チーム:
Applications
レポートライン:
Applications Team Manager
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