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About the Role

We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Senior Business Consultant to partner with our consulting team in driving projects through process, data, and technology solutions for external clients. The successful candidate should have strong leadership, project management skills, and possess experience in strategy making, business analysis, process optimization, IT implementation, continuous improvement, and/or transformation of business and management processes.

Responsibilities

Lead business improvement and consulting projects, including Business Strategy, Change Management, Accounting, SCM, ERP Implementation, and HR/Organizational Consulting.
Manage project planning, scheduling, task coordination, and progress tracking, including identifying delays, dependencies, and risks.
Conduct client interviews to gather insights into internal work processes.
Assess business needs and identify weaknesses through interviews and data gathering.
Design solutions in collaboration with the HR consulting team and cross-functional stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients and potential clients.
Assist in negotiating contracts with clients and potential clients.
Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to plan and execute marketing initiatives.
Develop new services in response to client needs and market demand.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Support corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Collaborate effectively with internal team members and stakeholders by sharing information, clarifying roles, and coordinating next steps.
Undertake assigned projects and tasks based on availability and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge and experience of business or IT project management.
Experience with business management AI/software and AI/software introduction such as ERP, accounting, HR, and/or payroll software.
Knowledge and/or experience in process optimization and process improvement.
Experience with system implementation of ERP/Accounting/Finance related field is preferred.
Experience with project management and cross-departmental project execution for external projects preferred.
Previous business consulting and/or IT consulting experience strongly preferred.
Professional proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in both Japanese and English is required.
Ability to discover and stick to critical issues to be solved.
Ability to sort out complex problems and organize them into simpler explanations or information structures.
Ability to coordinate and manage tasks under pressure.
Ability to influence decisions and facilitate change management through collaboration and leadership.
Ability to proactively resolve issues and drive project tasks forward.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines without requiring constant follow-up.
Ability to communicate project status, risks, and next steps proactively to managers, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to achieve results aligned with PASONA's business objectives.
Ability to take ownership in developing new consulting business with the team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic AI tools.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Strategy Making
Business Analysis
Process Optimization
IT Implementation
Continuous Improvement
Business Process Transformation
Management Process Transformation
Change Management
Accounting
SCM
ERP Implementation
HR/Organizational Consulting
Sales Presentations
Contract Negotiation
Marketing Initiatives
New Service Development
Compliance
Risk Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Information Sharing
Role Clarification
Expectation Setting
Next Step Coordination
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Client Management
Task Coordination
Influencing Decisions
Facilitating Change Management
Issue Resolution
Priority Management
Timeline Management
Status Communication
Risk Communication
Business Planning
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Basic AI Tools

Location

Torrance, CA
San Jose, CA
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Atlanta, GA

Work Type

Hybrid work
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
40 hours/week

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary/Compensations

$90,000-$105,000 (Base Salary) + Profit Sharing

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with Matching
PTO
Holidays
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability