IT Manager/ Assistant Manager (Japanese Speaking)
Industry: Consulting (IT, Science, Engineering & Technical)
Specialism: Information Technology (IT) - IT - Software / Development
Posted on 19 Dec 2025
About Company
Established in Singapore in 2005, our client is one of the leading consulting firm offers business transformation, IT strategy, and digital solutions across Southeast Asia. Backed by a large regional and global network, it combines local insight with international expertise, focusing on practical, client-centered delivery.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain EUC tools primarily using Microsoft Access and Excel.
- Develop and maintain other systems using SSIS, Stored Procedures, PowerShell scripts, SQL Server, and general database technologies on Windows Server.
- Manage the full Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a Waterfall environment.
- Lead and manage a team of 3–4 engineers, while also handling individual tasks.
- Serve as the interface with stakeholders, mainly the Bank IT Department.
- Ensure clear communication with end users, translating technical matters into simple explanations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
- Prior working experience as a Consultant in an established consulting firm is a must.
- Must have work in a banking IT departments & projects.
- Hands-on development experience with any programming language.
- Strong experience with databases and server-related technologies (SSIS, Stored Procedures, PowerShell scripts, SQL Server, Windows Server).
- Ability to think logically and explain complex issues to non-IT users.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to adapt to strict banking IT policies and controlled development environments.
- Good communication skill in both English and Japanese (Business-level proficiency as mandatory) to liaise with Japanese stakeholders and clients.
- Experience managing end-to-end SDLC in a Waterfall approach.
- Team management experience and proactive communication style.
- Added advantage: Experience with Microsoft Access VBA (forms, queries, modules, tables, reports, macros) and development experience using .NET or C#
Compensation
- Work location: Central
- Working hour: 9am - 6pm
- Performance bonus
- Flexi benefits $1000/annum
- Company insurance plan (medical and dental)
- Number of Annual leave for:
- (a) Senior Consultant level – 15 days (increase 1 day for subsequence year of service)
- (b) Assistant Manager level and above – 20 days (increase 1 day for subsequence year of service)