AI Solutions Consultant (Manager)

The AI Solutions Consultant Manager supports client companies in transforming their business models through data and AI. The role covers the process from defining issues to introducing solutions in the field, with responsibility for understanding business needs and shaping practical approaches using AI, machine learning, and data analysis.

Day-to-day responsibilities include sales activities based on consultations about AI and data analysis, development of new leads, and customer discussions to identify business challenges. The role also involves planning and proposing solutions, supporting delivery project managers, communicating with customers during delivery, conducting projects involving issue definition, consulting, and requirements definition, and proposing follow-on work to continue projects. Inbound lead growth activities include marketing, branding webinars, and content creation. Outbound lead generation includes implementing new offering initiatives.

Applicants should have at least three years of experience in several of the following areas: customer-facing work, presales, or delivery related to data utilization, AI, or the IT industry. The role requires generalist-level knowledge of statistics, data analysis, machine learning, and deep learning, together with communication skills, teamwork, integrity, and a customer-value-driven mindset. Experience as a project manager, client negotiations, consulting on management issues, AI or data science proposals, and advanced knowledge of statistics or data science are welcomed. Experience using Python or similar data-analysis tools, cloud fundamentals such as AWS or Azure, AutoML tools, BI tools, and relevant certifications such as G検定, E資格, or data scientist certifications are also welcomed.

The consultant works with consultants, data scientists, engineers, and project managers in integrated teams. Projects vary according to client issues and needs and may involve different domains. The surrounding business provides AI software, AI and DX organization and talent development, and AI strategy support.

This is a full-time regular position in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The annual salary is JPY 8,000,000 to JPY 20,000,000, determined based on experience, ability, and previous compensation. The package includes expected overtime pay for 30 hours per month, and salary reviews are conducted twice a year. A six-month probationary period applies from the start date with no change to salary or treatment. Working hours follow a super-flex system from 5:00 to 22:00 with no core time, with eight scheduled hours per day, or may use a discretionary labor system. Remote work is available.

Benefits include full transportation reimbursement, access to the company’s AI training, provision of a computer and company mobile phone where applicable, flexible clothing and hairstyles, company-loaned books for study, optional company events, a discounted vending machine, and a free coffee maker. Insurance covers health, employees’ pension, workers’ compensation, and employment insurance. The office is entirely non-smoking indoors. Annual paid leave is granted according to work rules, beginning with 10 days six months after joining and then according to law. The selection process is document screening, a first interview, a case interview, and a final interview; the case and final interviews are generally held in person.