The Head of Strategy Planning & Project Delivery (IT Infrastructure) role offers the opportunity to lead the strategic planning, governance, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of large-scale technology and infrastructure initiatives within a complex multinational environment. This leadership position partners closely with senior business and technology stakeholders to ensure technology investments align with business objectives while driving successful programme execution, operational excellence, and organisational transformation.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic planning, governance, and delivery of enterprise-scale IT Infrastructure and Technology programmes and projects.
Partner with senior stakeholders across global and regional organisations, including CIOs, CTOs, and business executives, to align technology investments with business priorities.
Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, delivery standards, and performance management across multiple programmes and workstreams.
Lead and develop a team of Project and Programme Management professionals, fostering delivery excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.
Oversee investment planning, budgeting, resource allocation, financial performance tracking, and portfolio optimisation for the local CTO organisation.
Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies, and executive reporting, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
Drive technology transformation initiatives and organisational change programmes while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Requirements
Proven track record of leading large-scale IT Infrastructure projects end-to-end, including project initiation, scope definition, objective setting, timeline management, success criteria establishment, and business case development.
More than 10 years of experience within global or multinational IT organisations in strategy planning, project management, or related leadership roles.
Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent report writing and documentation capabilities, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
Demonstrated experience in proactive risk identification, issue management, and escalation.
Strong financial management and budgeting experience within a technology organisation.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change across a highly matrixed environment.
Business-level English communication skills.
Business-level Japanese communication skills. Daily conversational Japanese may be considered depending on overall experience and capability.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements, including a flex-time system and hybrid working policy.
Shortened working hours programme for employees raising children.
Annual paid leave, special consecutive leave, and refreshment leave.
Comprehensive social insurance coverage.
Access to group insurance and supplementary in-house insurance products.
Employee Assistance Programmes, including mental health and wellbeing support.
Performance-based annual bonus.
Commuting expense reimbursement.
Travel-related discounts.
English language learning support.
Modern office environment featuring café facilities, relaxation rooms, and recreational spaces.
About the Company
A company in the life insurance industry with over 50 years of history in the Japanese market. The organisation serves millions of policyholders and maintains a strong financial foundation supported by substantial assets, high solvency levels, and strong ratings from internationally recognised credit rating agencies. As part of a global business environment, the company continues to provide insurance products and services designed to support customers throughout different stages of life.