Senior Consultant IT Strategy

Overview
Senior Consultant IT Strategy & Digitalization Japan (all genders) – Eraneos Germany
Take your career to the next Era. If you have a consulting background and want to make digitalization a reality for multi-national clients, join our team. The position is based in Japan and requires the right to work in Japan.
What You Will Find With Us
We offer challenging projects in a multinational environment, with a high degree of entrepreneurial freedom and continuous growth. We value a strong sense of community, mutual appreciation and support, opportunities for promotion, individual career development mentoring, above-average compensation and numerous additional benefits. Our tasks focus on complex transformation projects.
Responsibilities
Manage IT carve-out and integration programs to enable business growth and maximize value creation during M&A activities
Drive IT program and project management, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met across complex, multi-country initiatives
Oversee post-merger IT integration of applications, infrastructure, and processes to unlock synergies and support business transformation
Manage system implementation and migration projects, including ERP, CRM, and other enterprise platforms, ensuring successful adoption and improved efficiency
Assess and design application and infrastructure landscapes, recommending improvements, consolidations, and optimizations to support scalable growth
Coordinate with teams to manage risks, dependencies, and change management during transition and transformation programs
Provide executive-level reporting on IT program progress, risks, and integration outcomes to drive informed decision-making
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IT operations strengthen business continuity and performance during organizational changes
Utilize business-fluent English and Japanese in daily communication with stakeholders; Chinese proficiency is a plus for regional collaboration
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure IT strategy accelerates M&A success and long-term value realization
Advanced development of industry-specific business and process models with a focus on digital transformation, Industry 4.0 and IoT
Optimization of IT service processes, establishment and introduction of management tools and systems – including Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and AI
Support in the development and implementation of integrated IT strategies and the corresponding supporting processes (Procurement, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, HR, etc.)
Active engagement in sales & new business development activities explicitly expected
Who You Are
Analytical thinker with strong social and communication skills, curious and a team player
High degree of personal initiative and entrepreneurial can-do mentality
Passion for digitalization issues and information technology
Outstanding University Degree (Master's, MBA, PhD)
At least 4 years of professional experience in the advisory field and/or relevant project experience
Expert knowledge in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Expert knowledge of consulting methods
Experience in Data Analytics, AI or CyberSec (preferred)
Excellent presentation skills
Proven sales and New Business Development track record in Asia, preferably existing business network in Singapore or Japan
Certificates in project management (e.g., PMP / Prince 2, SCRUM) or IT management (e.g., ITIL, Cobit) preferred
Familiarity with CIO/CTO/CDO Advisory and Post Merger Integration and Sourcing is a plus
Independent working style with the ability to produce results with limited supervision
Business fluency in English and Japanese
Mandarin or German is a plus
Willingness to travel
Legal and Location
The position is based in Japan and you must have the right to work in Japan to apply.
About Eraneos
Eraneos was formed by combining multiple strong companies with the shared ambition to influence the digital world. Since 2021 we advise primarily DAX-listed, Fortune Global 500 and mid-sized companies at the interface between business and IT. We operate across industries with a focus on IT strategy, digitalization and transformation. With more than 1000 employees and offices in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Spain, Austria, China, Singapore and the US, we continue to grow our footprint in digital consulting.
We value open and straightforward communication and a strong team spirit. Our projects are often international and require travel. Long-term engagements in other countries are possible.
Contact
Patricia Herbst – –
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