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Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations - Tokyo - Japan

GlanceTokyoGlance AI - Non Tech
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
30 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations at Glance is a hands-on, individual contributor role based in Tokyo that acts as the primary force multiplier for the General Manager in Japan. This position suits an experienced strategy professional with a background in top-tier consulting or investment banking who wants to shape the future of AI-driven commerce and mobile discovery in the Japanese market.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the General Manager to build, stress-test, and iterate the Glance AI strategy, covering product positioning, business models, and monetization.
Lead analytical work for strategy reviews, board-prep materials, and annual operating plans backed by data and benchmarks.
Manage a portfolio of 3 to 5 cross-functional initiatives simultaneously, such as market entry launches and platform partnerships, ensuring timely closure.
Architect the Japan partner landscape across device distribution, commerce destinations, developer ecosystems, and AI agent surfaces.
Serve as the local Tokyo-based point person for partner meetings, industry forums, and CXO-level conversations with carriers, OEM leadership, and regulators.
Coordinate closely with central strategy and corporate development teams in Bangalore and the US to align local execution with global company goals.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 7 to 10 years of total experience combining top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking M&A advisory, and operating roles at high-growth tech or consumer internet companies.
Currently based in Tokyo or willing to relocate, with the legal right to work in Japan or eligibility to obtain it.
Business-level Japanese language ability, both spoken and written, for partner meetings and local business community navigation.
Fluent English language proficiency with strong written communication skills for producing board-ready memos and decks.
Willingness to travel domestically within Japan, regionally across the Asia-Pacific region, and to Bangalore when necessary.

Nice to Have

Comfort operating with ambiguity at the General Manager or CEO level.
Demonstrated track record of working in a matrixed environment across geographies and influencing without formal authority.
Professional exposure to AI and machine learning platforms, consumer mobile ecosystems, commerce, or media businesses.
MBA degree from a leading institution or equivalent operational depth.
Established personal network into telco, original equipment manufacturer, commerce, retail, and intellectual property CXO communities in Japan.
Prior experience operating as the senior-most representative of a foreign-headquartered company inside the Japan market.

Skills and Tools

Strategic planning and problem structuring
Cross-functional project management
Business development and partner negotiations
Financial and data analysis
Board-level presentation and written communication
English and Japanese business communication

About the Company

Glance is an intelligent shopping agent that redefines commerce through proprietary agentic intelligence and generative AI, delivering personalized consumer experiences across mobile and television. Operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., a non-consolidated subsidiary of the global technology leader InMobi, Glance is backed by prominent investors including Mithril Capital, Google, and Jio Platforms. The company transforms screens into platforms for instant discovery across categories such as fashion, beauty, travel, and home decor.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the application details and submit their candidacy on the official Glance careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in Tokyo, Japan, with occasional domestic and international travel required.

Is this a remote position?

No, this is an on-site, Tokyo-based individual contributor role serving as the General Manager's local force multiplier.

What language skills are required?

Candidates must be fluent in English and possess business-level Japanese language proficiency in both spoken and written forms.

What background is needed for this role?

Candidates need 7 to 10 years of total experience combining top-tier strategy consulting, investment banking M&A, and operating experience in high-growth technology or consumer internet companies.

Who owns and operates Glance?

Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte. Ltd., which is a non-consolidated subsidiary of the global technology company InMobi.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Glance careers page.

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