AI & Data Strategy Principal Consultant - DX | Tokyo

Are you an experienced AI Strategy Consultant, Data Transformation Leader, or Digital Transformation (DX) Consultant looking to drive enterprise-wide innovation at one of Japan's leading global technology companies?

A premier global consumer technology, fintech, and digital services enterprise is seeking an AI & Data Principal Consultant to lead high-impact AI strategy, data transformation, and digital innovation initiatives in Tokyo.

Working within the company's internal strategy and digital transformation advisory function, you will serve as a critical bridge between C-suite executives, business leaders, product teams, and technical engineering specialists.

This senior-level position combines AI strategy consulting, enterprise data transformation, machine learning (ML), business intelligence (BI), and organizational change management to deliver measurable business outcomes across a diverse digital ecosystem.

You will take ownership of end-to-end AI and data transformation programs, from strategic planning and roadmap development through implementation, production deployment, and operational adoption.

Rather than focusing solely on proof-of-concept projects, you will drive the practical application of AI, ML, data platforms, and intelligent automation to improve operational efficiency, generate commercial value, and maximize return on investment (ROI).

With exposure to an ecosystem spanning 70+ digital services, this opportunity offers exceptional scale, cross-industry experience, and direct collaboration with executive leadership.

The role also provides a clear pathway toward people management, consulting team leadership, and organizational capability development, making it particularly attractive to experienced strategy consultants and AI/DX transformation professionals seeking broader leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise AI & Data Strategy: Design and execute multi-year AI and data transformation strategies across multiple business divisions, aligning technology investments with enterprise-wide commercial and operational objectives.
• Digital Transformation (DX) Leadership: Lead strategic digital transformation initiatives that leverage AI, machine learning, modern data architecture, and intelligent automation to improve business performance.
• End-to-End Transformation Delivery: Manage AI and data programs from initial business case development and strategic design through implementation, production deployment, and operational adoption.
• AI/ML Implementation & Value Realization: Move AI and machine learning initiatives beyond proof-of-concept (PoC) stages, ensuring scalable production implementation and measurable business impact.
• Data Platform & Analytics Strategy: Identify opportunities to leverage enterprise data ecosystems, modern data platforms, and business intelligence tools to create new operational and commercial value.
• Business Process Optimization: Apply advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and enhance organizational productivity.
• Executive Advisory & Strategic Alignment: Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior business leaders, translating complex AI and data strategies into practical business execution plans.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with business units, product management teams, technical architects, and engineering departments to align competing priorities and deliver cohesive transformation roadmaps.
• Enterprise AI Governance & Standardization: Develop and promote AI governance frameworks, data-driven operating models, and standardized implementation practices across the organization.
• Group-Wide AI & Data Deployment: Support the horizontal expansion of successful AI and data initiatives across multiple business divisions and digital services.
• ROI & KPI Management: Define measurable business outcomes, monitor project performance, and evaluate the commercial value of AI and data transformation investments.
• Transformation Program Management: Oversee complex, multi-stakeholder programs, ensuring strategic alignment, effective execution, and successful organizational adoption.
• Organizational Capability Development: Contribute to the development of internal AI, data, and digital transformation capabilities through knowledge sharing and consulting best practices.
• Future Team Leadership: Operate as a senior individual contributor while progressively taking on people management, team development, and consulting leadership responsibilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, digital transformation advisory, or a corporate AI/DX transformation function.
• Proven experience delivering strategic transformation initiatives involving AI, data, digital technology, or enterprise-wide business improvement.
• Demonstrated success managing end-to-end transformation programs involving multiple stakeholders, business units, or operational functions.
• Experience translating executive-level business strategies into practical implementation plans and operational outcomes.
• Ability to bridge business strategy, technology architecture, and frontline operational execution.
• Strong understanding of how AI, machine learning, enterprise data platforms, business intelligence, and automation can create measurable business value.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, including senior executives, business teams, product managers, and technical specialists.
• Ability to develop structured business cases, transformation roadmaps, and execution plans for complex organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated capability to drive initiatives beyond strategic recommendations toward practical implementation and business adoption.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex and ambiguous business challenges.
• Strong execution-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for explaining sophisticated AI and data concepts to non-technical business stakeholders.
• Ability to influence C-suite executives, senior management, and cross-functional business leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management and consensus-building capabilities when balancing competing organizational priorities.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and independence in managing complex transformation programs.
• Strong analytical thinking and commercial awareness, with a focus on business value and ROI.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global AI specialists, data scientists, engineers, and business teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, multi-business enterprise environments.
• Leadership potential and a strong interest in developing teams, mentoring colleagues, and building organizational capabilities.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Business-level to advanced proficiency for communication with domestic business leaders, operational teams, and executive stakeholders.
• English: Business-level to advanced proficiency for collaboration with global technology teams, international stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Bilingual Japanese-English communication skills are required to operate effectively across the company's international business and technology ecosystem.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous people management experience, particularly leading teams of five or more professionals.
• Experience working within an internal Center of Excellence (CoE), Transformation Office, Corporate Strategy Department, or Digital Innovation function.
• Direct responsibility for departmental budgets, project budgets, or technology investment management.
• Hands-on experience overseeing full-lifecycle AI/ML implementations, from strategy and proof of concept through production deployment and operational scaling.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable KPI improvements, business performance gains, or ROI through AI and data initiatives.
• Experience designing or implementing enterprise-wide AI governance frameworks, operating models, or data standardization initiatives.
• Knowledge of modern enterprise data architecture, data platforms, advanced analytics, and business intelligence solutions.
• Experience driving transformation programs across multiple business lines or diverse industry sectors.
• Background in internal consulting, strategic advisory, or business transformation within a large technology or digital services organization.
• Experience developing consulting methodologies, mentoring team members, or building internal transformation capabilities.

About the Company

Our client is a leading global consumer technology, fintech, and digital ecosystem enterprise with a substantial presence in Japan and international markets.

The organization operates an expansive ecosystem of more than 70 digital services, spanning multiple consumer, financial technology, and digital business domains.

Its scale and diverse business portfolio create opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, enterprise data analytics, and digital transformation strategies across a wide range of operational and commercial challenges.

The company's internal strategy and digital transformation advisory function works closely with executive leadership, business divisions, product teams, and technology specialists to accelerate enterprise-wide innovation.

Rather than limiting digital initiatives to isolated experiments, the organization focuses on production-ready AI solutions, measurable operational improvements, scalable data platforms, and sustainable business value creation.

The enterprise brings together experienced professionals across AI engineering, data science, digital strategy, product development, and business transformation, creating a collaborative environment for complex cross-functional projects.

With an agile and results-oriented culture, the company values strategic thinking, practical execution, and the ability to translate advanced technologies into meaningful business outcomes.

For experienced consultants and transformation leaders, this is an opportunity to influence the digital strategy of a major global enterprise while building expertise across diverse industries and business models.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Executive-Level Compensation: Earn ¥17 million-¥20 million annually in a permanent Principal Consultant position in Tokyo.
• Enterprise-Wide Impact: Influence AI and data strategy across a global digital ecosystem spanning 70+ services.
• Principal-Level Strategic Responsibility: Take ownership of high-impact AI transformation programs and advise senior business leaders on critical technology investments.
• Strategy-to-Execution Leadership: Lead initiatives from initial strategic design through AI/ML production deployment, operational adoption, and measurable business value realization.
• Direct C-Suite Exposure: Collaborate with executive leadership and senior business heads on enterprise-wide transformation priorities.
• Clear Leadership Career Path: Progress toward building and managing your own consulting team, with opportunities to develop people management and organizational leadership capabilities.
• World-Class AI & Data Talent: Work alongside experienced global professionals in artificial intelligence, data science, engineering, and digital transformation.
• Large-Scale Digital Innovation: Apply cutting-edge AI, machine learning, data platforms, and automation technologies to complex real-world business challenges.
• Cross-Industry Experience: Gain exposure to diverse business models and sectors within a large consumer technology and fintech ecosystem.
• Measurable Commercial Impact: Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen business performance, and maximize project ROI.
• Flexible Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy a modern working environment that supports focused strategic work and effective cross-team collaboration.
• Remote Work & WFH: Benefit from flexible work-from-home arrangements as part of the company's hybrid working approach.
• Performance Recognition: Work in an environment that values measurable business outcomes, strategic contribution, and successful transformation delivery.
• Established Global Enterprise: Benefit from the long-term stability and comprehensive employee support of a major, publicly recognized technology organization.
• Continuous Professional Development: Expand your expertise across AI strategy, enterprise data architecture, business transformation, and consulting leadership.
• Agile & Collaborative Culture: Join a results-oriented environment where business leaders and technical specialists work together to deliver innovative solutions.

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