Lead internal audit teams, plan risk-based audits, analyze processes and evidence, prepare reports, and present improvement recommendations to management. Tokyo-based with remote work available. English audit experience is required.
About this role
This role sits within the Next-Generation Strategy Division and focuses on creating businesses that address structural challenges in Japan’s water and wastewater infrastructure. The team connects municipalities, operators and facilities through data, aiming to improve the overall operation of water services and support their long-term sustainability.
The person will develop business strategies and medium- to long-term roadmaps for AI and data initiatives, plan and lead proof-of-concept projects with municipalities and water operators, and design services, revenue models and contract structures. The role also covers alliances with government agencies, universities, industry groups and private companies, as well as policy-based business design around water-sector DX and Water PPP. Project management and stakeholder coordination are included.
Applicants must have practical experience in new business development, business planning, business strategy, or product and service planning. They must also have experience developing strategies or business plans using market and competitor analysis, and independently advancing projects by involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Strong logical thinking, problem-solving, document preparation and presentation skills are required, together with a clear interest in advancing solutions to social issues as businesses.
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