Area Manager / Senior Area Manager, Strategic Accounts – Japan (based in Tokyo)

Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work. By combining deep industry expertise and unmatched data resources, Shift provides proven results that have earned the trust of hundreds of the world's leading insurers. Our insurance-grade AI is accurate, explainable, and secure—empowering human experts to move with unmatched speed, total confidence, and a renewed focus on the people they serve.        Your browser does not support the video tag. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance. Learn more at www.shift-technology.com   Shift Technologyは、AIで保険業務の変革に挑戦しています。私たちは、保険会社の請求処理の自動化、疑いのある請求の検知を行い、業務効率・財務実績および顧客体験の向上をサポートしています。 2014年にパリで設立以来、ボストン、東京、シンガポール、ロンドン、マドリード、メキシコ、香港、サンパウロにオフィスを開設し、また3億2,000万ドル以上を投資家より調達致しました。 現在、世界を牽引する100社以上の保険会社が弊社サービスを利用しております。 急成長しているインシュアテック（保険 x テクノロジー）業界で、グローバルな文化を楽しみ、かつ最高の技術・品質への追及に興奮（ワクワク）を覚えるならばShift Technologyは、ふさわしい場所です。   ROLE INTRODUCTION As a Senior Project Manager, you will serve as a key driver of complex and high-impact initiatives, acting as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders. You will own project delivery end-to-end with a high degree of autonomy, proactively manage risks and escalations, and contribute to presales execution and continuous improvement across the organization. You will also support junior PMs and play a role in strengthening delivery excellence across the team. 役割 シニアプロジェクトマネージャーとして、複雑かつ影響度の高いプロジェクトを推進し、顧客および社内に対する信頼できるアドバイザーとしての役割を担います。高い自律性をもってプロジェクト全体のデリバリー責任を持ち、リスクやエスカレーションを主導的に管理するとともに、プリセールス活動や業務改善にも貢献します。また、ジュニアPMの支援・育成を通じて、チーム全体のデリバリー力向上にも寄与します。 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES ■ DELIVERY & PROJECT OWNERSHIP * Manage large and complex projects, potentially across multiple products and business units ● Own the success of projects end-to-end with minimal supervision ● Ensure high-quality delivery across the full lifecycle of the solution * 複数プロダクトや部門を含む大規模・複雑なプロジェクトを管理 ● 最小限の支援のもと、プロジェクトの成功に対してエンドツーエンドで責任を持つ ● サービスのライフサイクル全体を通して高品質なデリバリーを実現 ■ POV / POC EXECUTION * Drive POV / POC projects to successful completion ● Translate technical validation into clear business value for clients * POV / POCプロジェクトの成功に向けた推進 ● 技術検証の結果を顧客にとってのビジネス価値へと転換 ■ STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT * Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders (project sponsors, IT leaders, executives) ● Develop trusted partnerships with GTM AEs and internal leadership ● Participate in client QBRs, particularly for large or strategic accounts * プロジェクトスポンサー、IT責任者、経営層などの上位顧客との関係構築 ● GTM AEおよび社内リーダーシップとの強固な連携 ● 特に大口顧客におけるQBRへの参画   ■ AI-AUGMENTED OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE * The Responsibility: Integrate AI into the delivery lifecycle to drive efficiency, automate reporting, and enhance resource allocation. Foster a culture where AI is used to remove manual bottlenecks. * The Ideal Fit: An AI-Forward Practitioner who uses AI technologies regularly for their own productivity and understands how to deploy these tools at a team level to gain a competitive edge. * 役割：AIをデリバリーのプロセスに組み込み、業務の効率化、レポートの自動化、リソース配分の最適化を推進します。また、手作業のボトルネックをAIで解消する文化を醸成します。 * 日常的にAIを活用して自身の生産性を高めており、それらのツールをチームレベルでも展開し、競争優位につなげられる方   ■ PRESALES & COMMERCIAL CONTRIBUTION * Proactively collaborate with Sales to support deal execution ● Provide guidance on SLAs and delivery feasibility ● Support contract negotiations (redlines, alternatives, delivery considerations) ● Participate in RFP responses, SOW definition, and commercial structuring ● Support junior PMs in sales execution activities * 営業と連携し、案件成立に向けた実行支援 ● SLA設計やデリバリー観点での助言提供 ● 契約交渉（修正提案・代替案提示など）の支援 ● RFP対応、SOW作成、商用条件の設計への参画 ● ジュニアPMの営業関連業務の支援 ■ RISK & ESCALATION MANAGEMENT * Proactively identify and mitigate risks before they materialize ● Lead end-to-end escalation management (internal & external) ● Provide guidance to clients on risk mitigation strategies ● Identify recurring risks and develop reusable frameworks and best practices * 将来発生し得るリスクを予測し、未然防止を推進 ● 社内外のエスカレーションをエンドツーエンドで管理 ● 顧客に対するリスク軽減策の提示 ● 共通リスクを特定し、テンプレートやベストプラクティスを構築 ■ RESOURCE & TEAM MANAGEMENT * Proactively identify and resolve resource constraints ● Support junior PMs in resolving resource challenges ● Mentor junior team members and share best practices * リソース課題の特定と解決を主体的に推進 ● ジュニアPMのリソース課題解決支援 ● ベストプラクティス共有および育成支援 ■ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INTERNAL CONTRIBUTION * Drive improvements in presales and delivery processes (tools, templates, documentation) ● Identify efficiency bottlenecks and remove execution barriers ● Contribute to internal strategic initiatives ● Develop expertise in specific domains and act as a reference within the team * プリセールス・デリバリーにおけるプロセス・ツールの改善推進 ● 業務効率化の阻害要因を特定・解消 ● 社内戦略プロジェクトへの貢献 ● 特定領域での専門性確立とチームへの知見共有 ■ LEADERSHIP & TRUSTED ADVISOR ROLE * Act as a trusted advisor to influence key project decisions ● Promote industry and client best practices proactively ● Support hiring and retention efforts within the PM team * 重要な意思決定における信頼できるアドバイザーとして行動 ● 業界・顧客のベストプラクティスを主体的に提案 ● 採用・育成・定着への貢献 YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES, IF YOU * You have excellent communication skills and can simplify complex topics ● You have 7+ years of project management experience in IT and/or insurance ● You are comfortable managing complex projects independently ● You have experience collaborating with sales and supporting deal execution ● You proactively manage risks, escalations, and ambiguity ● You demonstrate leadership through ownership and mentoring others ● You are a native Japanese speaker and can communicate effectively in English ● PMP, Prince2 or equivalent certifications are a plus 求める人材 * 優れたコミュニケーション能力を持ち、複雑な内容を分かりやすく説明できる方 ● IT業界または保険業界における7年以上のPM経験 ● 複雑なプロジェクトを自律的に管理できる方 ● 営業と連携し、案件推進を支援した経験 ● リスクおよびエスカレーションを主体的に管理できる方 ● オーナーシップとリーダーシップを発揮し、他のメンバーを支援できる方 ● 日本語ネイティブかつ英語で業務遂行可能な方 ● PMP、Prince2などの資格は歓迎   Interview process *   Screening call *   Phone / video call covering personal profile, motivation, classic interview stuff *   Case study review *   Final interview with Head of Delivery         To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight: * Flexible remote and hybrid working options * Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance * Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth * Generous PTO and paid holidays * Mental health benefits  * 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering) Additional benefits may be offered by country, based on your eligibility - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice positions may receive some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details. AI tools are used to help review applications for this role. Read our AI in Recruitment Notice for what the AI considers, how to request a human review, and our most recent bias audit. At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non-merit criteria. Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@shift-technology.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Please be aware of scammers and only trust correspondence that comes from emails ending in "shift-technology.com". We will never do initial outreach to you via Whatsapp/Text/SMS, never ask for banking information or personal identification numbers (ex. Social Security Number) as part of our recruitment process. 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Datadog is the global leader in observability and security for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, digital experience monitoring, cloud security, and AI-powered observability to help organisations accelerate digital transformation and operate at scale. As organizations across Japan continue to modernize their technology stacks and embrace cloud-native architectures, Datadog is uniquely positioned to help customers achieve greater visibility, reliability, security, and business performance. The Opportunity Following significant investment in Japan by Datadog, we’re now seeking a senior executive to lead the next phase of growth and scale the business rapidly. This executive will be responsible for defining and executing Datadog's strategy in Japan, driving sustainable, predictable revenue growth, strengthening customer and partner relationships, developing high-performing teams, and firmly establishing Datadog as the market leader for Japan. Reporting to senior APJ leadership, the Country Leader will serve as the executive face of Datadog in Japan and will work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Partnerships, Solutions Engineering, Product, and Corporate functions to accelerate market penetration and customer success.  At Datadog, we work hard to maintain an excellent culture of trust, high standards, and great outcomes for customers, partners and employees About the Role Datadog is seeking an experienced and respected country executive to serve as Country Manager, Japan. As the most senior leader in the market, you will be responsible for owning Japan’s overall business health across acquisition, usage, retention, ecosystem, culture, and cross-functional execution.  The Country Manager owns the country plan and operating cadence, ensuring effective direct management of all three sales segments (Enterprise, Mid Market, Commercial); and cross-functional influence across our broader GTM functions including Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Sales Development, and Channel & Alliances.  This role is an opportunity to shape Datadog’s next chapter in one of the most important and exciting technology markets in the world, with the investment, infrastructure, and executive commitment to match this ambition.  At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Country Leadership & Strategy * Own the Japan Country Plan: Setting priorities, defining the operating model, and aligning all GTM functions across shared country-level outcomes across customer acquisition, usage, retention, and ecosystem growth * Formalize GTM operating cadence across Sales, Customer Success, Sales Development, Marketing, Sales Engineering, and Channel & Alliances, ensuring cross-functional work has clear ownership, roles & responsibilities, and escalation paths * Direct and lead quarterly country business reviews to present a comprehensive view of Japan business health * Act as primary decision-maker on country plan priorities, which includes local hiring inputs, customer escalations, partner strategy, and business performance reviews Sales Ownership & Revenue Accountability * Direct management of all 3 sales segments in Japan: Enterprise (including Public Sector), Mid Market, and Commercial (SMB)  * Own Japan’s growth revenue accountability across Japan by ensuring consistent attainment across quarterly and annual targets * Champion platform adoption and customer growth, partnering closely with the post-sales organization to turn Datadog's Japan customers into long-term strategic accounts * Guide segment leaders through complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles: Provide executive-level engagement and sponsorship on the most strategic accounts and key partners where needed * Support Sales segment leaders in managing pipeline quality, forecast accuracy, and deal inspection, ensuring detailed and rigorous operating standards across all segments Talent, Culture, and People Leadership * Own the Japan hiring plan working with sales segment and cross-functional leadership, as well as People Business Partners to recruit, develop, and retain world-class talent across all functions * Build and maintain a high-performing, tenured sales team across all segments by ensuring the right people are hired, ramped, and performing at the level the market opportunity demands * Champion employee engagement and satisfaction across the Japan organization, creating a high-trust, high-performing culture that reflects Datadog’s values in a locally relevant way * Invest deeply in leadership development, succession planning, and career progression for Japan leaders across Sales and GTM functions * Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and customer obsession by serving as the cultural and values role-model for the entire Japan organization, building tenure and career pathing for existing employees Executive Engagement and Market Presence * Serve as the senior executive face of Datadog Japan by representing the company at public forums, conferences, press engagements, and in high-level customer and government relationships * Build and deepen relationships with strategic customer C-suite and Board and acting as an executive sponsor for our most important accounts * Develop and grow Datadog’s partner and ecosystem relationships in Japan including alliances, channel partners, ISVs, and system integrators * Engage with the public sector and government bodies where relevant, building Datadog’s credibility and market position in regulated and public sector verticals * Lead brand and market presence in Japan working alongside marketing to ensure Datadog’s narrative lands effective in the Japanese market Cross-Functional Orchestration * Provide oversight and leadership across broader Japan GTM functions and ensuring consistent alignment on country priorities and creating clear escalation paths for issues * Partner closely with global and APJ functional leaders to ensure Japan-specific needs are represented in global planning and resourcing decisions * Identify and resolve structural or operational blockers that prevent the Japan team from executing effectively, with appropriate escalations to global leadership where needed * Own the people agenda for Japan in close partnership with People Business Partners, Recruiting, and People Operations across talent acquisition, retention, culture, and employee relations, and compliance Who You Are: * A senior Enterprise Technology leader who has successfully sold solutions at the C-level and experience leading first and second line leaders  * Proven general manager or country-level executive with a track record of owning full business outcomes  * Deeply respected in the Japanese technology market, with an established executive network across enterprise customers, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders * Experienced in leading distributed, cross-functional teams with the ability to influence without direct authority, particularly across post-sales, marketing, and technical functions * A strong people leader who has built and retained high-performing teams; known for developing talent, maintaining high employee engagement, and being a trusted cultural anchor * Commercially sharp with a command of SaaS revenue metrics and the ability to hold segment leaders accountable to rigorous forecasting and operating standards * Executive presence and communication skills to credibly represent Datadog at the highest levels, both within Japan and to Datadog's global leadership team * Comfortable bridging Japanese business culture and Datadog's global GTM strategy: able to translate global direction into locally relevant execution, and to advocate effectively for Japan's needs globally * Fluent in Japanese; professional fluency in English required for engagement with Datadog's global leadership Datadog values people from all walks of life. We know not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That’s okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your experience, we encourage you to apply.  Benefits & Growth: * Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space * Continuous career development and pathing opportunities for internal mobility  * Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking  * An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) * Free global mental health benefit through Spring Health  * Generous global benefits  Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Hybrid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. 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