Project Business Analyst

Job Title: Project Business Analyst

Location: Osaka, Japan

Position Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (3 days in office)

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Business Analyst to work closely with clients and cross-functional teams, driving business requirements gathering, analysis, and solution design for IT systems within the manufacturing domain. The ideal candidate will be a native Japanese speaker with significant experience in business analysis, IT solutions, and project management, particularly within the manufacturing after-market domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis: Independently work with clients’ cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and design solutions based on business requirements.
• Process Review: Assess business processes, create workflows, and draft functional designs during the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Solution Design: Provide guidance to development teams during pre-sales and SDLC processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Client Collaboration: Engage with business users to prepare user acceptance test cases and support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.
• Team Guidance: Offer input and direction to the delivery team throughout the software development process, including functionality, system integration, UI/UX, best practices, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Project Leadership: Work onsite to gather requirements, perform analysis, and develop functional designs, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Industry Expertise: Leverage domain knowledge to understand existing processes, legacy system architecture, and propose efficient solutions.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive project documentation, including workflows, functional specifications, and test cases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with both Japanese and English-speaking stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience:

• 10 to 12 years of overall work experience.
• 8+ years in the IT Solutions/Services industry, specifically in business analysis.

Domain Expertise:

• Experience in the manufacturing after-market domain, particularly with warranty management, after-sales services, and reverse logistics.

Technical Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise custom applications for manufacturing industries (e.g., automotive, construction, heavy equipment).

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.

Education:

• MBA in operations, logistics, or supply chain (preferred but not mandatory).

Other Requirements:

• Native Japanese speaker.
• Willingness to work from Osaka office for the first 4 to 5 months (3 days per week), with potential flexibility afterward.
• Early joiners are preferred.

Work Authorization: Native Japanese citizenship is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and relocation assistance.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility post-initial phase.
• Professional growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Travel to client locations as needed.
• Inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Application Process:

Interview Rounds:

• Two technical interviews.
• One in-person interview with the country head (native Japanese).

Assessment:

• Interviews will be conducted in Japanese to evaluate technical knowledge and language proficiency.

Joining Requirement:

• The role requires working from the Osaka office initially for 4 to 5 months.

Travel:

• The position may require occasional travel to client sites.