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Head of Grid Integration - Lead National Strategy & Operations

Tokyo 23 Wards Permanent ¥18,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per year Foreign Multinational View Job Description
This executive role leads the Japan Grid Integration organization, overseeing strategy execution, operations, tendering, and project delivery across large-scale power system solutions. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams to ensure growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
  • Drive national impact in Japan's evolving power grid landscape
  • Shape strategy, operations, and tendering for major grid projects

About Our Client

A global power & grid technology leader, providing advanced AC/DC integration solutions, substation systems, renewable grid connections, and consulting services. The Japan entity is part of a large multinational group driving digital and sustainable energy transformation.

Job Description

  • Lead the national Grid Integration unit and execute the region's growth strategy
  • Oversee tendering, project execution, operations, and site management
  • Ensure strong capability, workforce planning, and skills development across teams
  • Deliver project and operational KPIs including customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost optimization
  • Drive performance improvements and develop action plans for continuous enhancement
  • Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational integrity
  • Guide and develop cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
  • Represent the unit in strategic discussions and ensure alignment with global direction

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Power/Electrical Engineering; MBA or equivalent strongly preferred
  • Extensive experience across engineering, sales, project management, and site management, ideally in substation or grid integration fields
  • Strong understanding of utility, transmission, and renewable energy markets
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary, engineering-based teams
  • Proven track record in strategy execution and national-level program delivery
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing, and change-leadership capabilities
  • Analytical, resilient, solutions-driven; comfortable in matrix organizations
  • Business-level English and Japanese required (bilingual ability valued)

What's on Offer

  • Executive-level leadership role with national impact
  • Hybrid work style (Tokyo area)
  • Comprehensive insurance and leave programs
  • Opportunities to drive decarbonisation and next‑generation grid integration



If you meet most requirements and are eager to grow, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact
Francois Fleury
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6978792
Phone number
+81 3 6832 8674

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
B2B Sales
Specialisation
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Francois Fleury
Consultant phone
+81 3 6832 8674
Job Reference
JN-032026-6978792
Company Type
Foreign Multinational

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