Industry: Consulting
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $70-75/h
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Conversation Level
Detail: 1. Project Background
・ According to information from expat staff, there are concerns that the costs are disproportionately high relative to the outcomes, primarily due to securing personnel through in-house development.
・ Due to insufficient governance from headquarters, local operations have pursued individual optimization, which has hindered global initiatives
2. Client Overview
Industry: Chemical
Challenges:
Due to the high IT budget, the client is unsure how to proceed with IT cost optimization
・They plan to redefine outsourcing and in-house production in order to optimize IT costs.
・They are currently considering outsourcing the operation and maintenance of SAP.
3. Project Duration
• Start Date: Late July 2025
• End Date: Approximately 3 - 6 months
(* Assignment duration will be determined based on the performance)
4. Job Requirements
IT Operation Assessment
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of IT department operations, including infrastructure, systems, processes, and personnel.
• Evaluate IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Analyze current IT capabilities and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Benchmark IT performance against industry standards and best practices.
• Develop and present detailed assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategy with organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance on IT budgeting, resource allocation, and technology investments.
• Support change management and implementation of recommended improvements.
Communication & Collaboration
Presentation & Persuasion
• Delivering persuasive presentations to clients
• Effectively conveying proposal content
Documentation & Reporting
• Creating an assessment report
• Writing accurate and clear documentation
Stakeholder Management
• Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitating discussions to align goals and expectations
Language Skills Multilingual Skills
• English: Business-level proficiency
• Japanese: Preferable
5. Position Overview
• Position Name: IT Operation Assessment Consultant
• Work Location: Remote or client office(Houston)
* There is a possibility of a business trip to Houston
6. Qualifications
• Experience working in consulting firms or IT integrators is preferred
• Preferably experienced in project management or IT consulting
• Language : English(Mandatory), Japanese(Preferable)
• 5+ years of experience in IT consulting, IT management, or a related role.
• Experience with IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
