Manager

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Roles and Responsibilities Lead the establishment and initial operation of NOVARE Singapore as an innovation hub, including on-site setup, stakeholder coordination, and operational framework development Act as the primary liaison between NOVARE Singapore and the Japan Headquarters (NOVARE and Global Business Headquarters), ensuring continuous alignment of strategy, execution, and reporting Conduct frequent and detailed communication with Japan Headquarters in Japanese, including preparation of reports, participation in internal discussions, and coordination of decision-making processes Translate strategic intent from Japan into executable actions in Singapore, and conversely, communicate local findings, PoC outcomes, and ecosystem insights back to Japan in Japanese in a timely manner Drive the implementation of NOVARE's global open innovation strategy in Singapore, aligned with headquarters' strategic direction Identify, evaluate, and support Japanese and local startups, including coordination of PoC (Proof of Concept) projects with Shimizu Singapore entities Facilitate collaboration between Japanese startups, local startups, and Shimizu's business units to enable bidirectional co-creation models Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, local partners, universities, and VC ecosystem players Support the market entry of Japanese startups into Singapore, including coordination of local setup, business matching, and stakeholder alignment Monitor and report project progress, PoC outcomes, and business opportunities to Japan Headquarters in structured Japanese reports on a regular basis Provide continuous feedback to headquarters to refine global strategy based on real-time on-the-ground execution Requirements for the Role Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Economics, or a related field Minimum 8-12 years of professional experience in business development, innovation, or project management Demonstrated experience managing co-creation projects involving multiple stakeholders, including corporations, startups, and/or external partners Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute projects in close alignment with headquarters, including regular reporting, status updates, and decision-making support Strong understanding of corporate decision-making processes, internal coordination practices, and reporting requirements Proven ability to coordinate and manage complex, multi-party projects that require alignment between strategic direction (from headquarters) and on-the-ground execution Experience in startup collaboration, open innovation, venture investment, or new business development is strongly preferred Ability to handle high-frequency reporting, documentation, and coordination tasks in Japanese without translation support Ability to operate independently in an early-stage overseas setup with full ownership and accountability Native-level fluency in Japanese (spoken and written) is strictly required due to the need for continuous, real-time, and detailed communication with Japan Headquarters Strong ability to navigate complex organizational structures and coordinate with multiple stakeholders within a large corporate environment, including identifying appropriate counterparts for consultation and decision-making in a timely and accurate manner Working-level English proficiency is required to communicate with local external stakeholders in Singapore, including government agencies, partners, and startups

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