Bilingual (Japanese/English) ERP Manager (IT) (CA/YM)

An IT company is seeking a Bilingual Japanese/English ERP Manager to join their team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for leading ERP implementation initiatives while also supporting presales activities and business development efforts. This role combines project management, functional leadership, client-facing presales support, and strategic system planning. A bachelor's degree in a related field, experience in ERP system implementation, presales or solution consulting, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, an understanding in finance, the ability to travel, and the ability to speak business level Japanese is required. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position, with excellent benefits and a 401k.
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Bilingual Japanese/English ERP Manager Duties:
-Lead full-cycle ERP implementation projects from discovery to go-live and post-launch support
-Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resource allocations-Manage risks, scope, and client expectations
-Coordinate with offshore engineering teams to optimize task allocation and maintain development quality
-Participate in client discovery meetings and requirements workshops
-Prepare high-level solution architecture and implementation approaches
-Estimate project scope, timelines, and resource requirements
-Support RFP/RFI responses and client presentations
-Partner with Sales to help close ERP-related opportunities
-Translate business requirements into functional ERP configurations
-Advise clients on best practices in Finance, Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory processes
-Align ERP capabilities with financial reporting and management needs
-Supervise internal ERP consultants and coordinate with external vendors
-Provide client training and guidance to ensure successful system adoption
-Establish ERP governance and documentation standards
-Drive adoption of Microsoft ecosystem tools

Bilingual Japanese/English ERP Manager Skills:
-5+ years of ERP implementation experience
-2+ years of project leadership or PM experience
-Experience participating in presales or solution consulting activities
-Solid understanding of Finance, Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, and Inventory processes
-Experience preparing project estimates and implementation plans
-Experience collaborating with offshore or engineering teams
-Ability to travel to client sites-Excellent communication skills
-Business-level Japanese proficiency
-Experience in IT services or ERP consulting firms preferred
-Experience supporting Japanese subsidiaries in the U.S. preferred

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• ERP implementation : 5 years (Required)
• Project leadership: 2 years (Required)
• Presales or Solution consulting : 1 year (Required)
• IT services or ERP consulting firms : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Torrance, CA 90501