IT BCP Project Manager - IT Risk Tokyo

Join a major global organisation in Tokyo as an IT BCP Project Manager, leading initiatives to strengthen IT governance, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and organisational resilience.

You will take ownership of IT-BCP projects from planning and implementation through monitoring and continuous improvement. Working with senior management and stakeholders across multiple functions, you will help improve operational processes, strengthen policy compliance, and establish a coordinated approach to IT risk and business continuity.

Previous specialist expertise in Business Continuity Management (BCM) or BCP is not essential, as relevant knowledge can be developed after joining. This makes the position particularly suitable for an experienced IT Project Manager looking to apply existing project leadership skills while developing deeper expertise in IT risk management, IT governance, business continuity, and resilience.

The role also offers the opportunity to use English in an international environment while contributing to a strategically important programme with organisation-wide visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, progress management, and monitoring of IT Business Continuity Planning (IT-BCP) projects.
• Develop project plans and coordinate activities required to strengthen IT governance and organisational resilience.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and risks, and coordinate appropriate actions to keep initiatives on track.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT-BCP processes and operating practices.
• Promote compliance with relevant internal policies and support consistent implementation across the organisation.
• Coordinate stakeholders across departments to establish an effective, organisation-wide approach to IT risk and business continuity management.
• Work with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders to align project priorities, requirements, and implementation plans.
• Plan and deliver awareness initiatives and educational programmes to increase understanding of BCP, resilience, and related risk management practices across the organisation.
• Support the development and adoption of effective business continuity processes and frameworks.
• Apply established project management experience from IT system implementation or infrastructure projects to the IT-BCP environment.
• Proactively develop knowledge of BCM, BCP, crisis management, IT risk, and relevant industry frameworks as part of the role.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Practical experience as an IT Project Manager, including projects involving IT system implementation, infrastructure renewal, or similar technology initiatives.
• Experience in Business Continuity Management (BCM/BCP), crisis response, or IT risk management, or a strong interest and willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Proven experience planning, coordinating, and driving IT projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work with senior management and different business functions to support successful project delivery.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.

Soft Skills:

• Strong stakeholder coordination and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management and multiple business functions.
• Strong project ownership with the ability to proactively identify issues and drive projects towards resolution.
• Self-motivated approach to developing knowledge in specialist areas such as BCM, BCP, IT risk, and IT governance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take independent action when addressing project challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different functions and stakeholder levels.
• Proactive and adaptable working style suited to complex, organisation-wide projects.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native / Fluent level
• English: Business level (TOEIC 800+)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing or implementing frameworks based on ISO/IEC 27031, ISO 22301, or related business continuity standards.
• Project leadership experience involving large-scale system development or IT infrastructure implementation.
• Professional experience in risk management, audit support, or cybersecurity-related functions.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CBCI, PMP, or IT Strategist.

About the Company

Our client is a major global organisation with international operations and a strong focus on strengthening its IT governance capabilities.

The organisation is investing in more robust business continuity and IT risk practices to support operational resilience across the business. You will work in a dynamic environment involving diverse stakeholders while contributing to initiatives with organisation-wide importance.

For an experienced IT Project Manager, this opportunity provides a strong platform to expand beyond traditional system or infrastructure project management and develop expertise in IT-BCP, BCM, IT governance, IT risk management, and operational resilience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Develop specialist BCM/BCP expertise after joining, allowing you to build on existing IT Project Management experience while expanding into a growing specialist field.
• Take ownership of strategically important projects involving senior management and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Leverage your Japanese and English skills in an international environment
• Broaden your scope across IT governance, IT risk management, business continuity, and organisational resilience.
• Work within a stable global organisation actively investing in stronger IT governance capabilities.
• Gain exposure to organisation-wide initiatives rather than being limited to traditional system implementation projects.
• Benefit from remote/WFH options, casual clothing, and minimal overtime.
• Competitive compensation.

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