Technical Director/Deputy General Manager (Based in Japan)

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Permanent

Japan - Japan

Offshore Wind

Reference no. 11503

Deputy General Manager/Technical Director (Japan Office)
Job Responsibilities
1. Wind Power Project Development & Technical Support - Japan (40%)

Identify wind opportunities in Japan and conduct technical feasibility assessments, focusing on offshore wind.
Develop technical solutions covering foundations, fabrication, transportation, and installation.
Interpret Japanese regulations and standards to ensure local compliance.
Support Country Manager in client discussions; build relationships with developers, EPCs, and consultants.

2. Tendering & Technical Commercial Management (25%)

Lead or participate in tendering: prepare technical documentation, responses, and solution optimization.
Evaluate client requirements to develop competitive proposals.
Collaborate with commercial team to align technical solutions with commercial terms.
Maintain technical database and bidding knowledge base for Japan.

3. Port Infrastructure & Project Execution Assessment (20%)

Assess Japanese ports: quay load capacity, lifting capability, logistics, infrastructure suitability.
Evaluate local supply chain and construction resources for project planning.
Provide technical support during execution to resolve engineering and production issues.

4. Project Execution & Cross-functional Coordination (15%)

Participate in technical management and coordination during execution.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
Support establishment of technical and project management systems for Japan.
Assist in mentoring local technical and project teams.

Qualifications
1. Education

Bachelor's in Wind Energy, Ocean/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field.

2. Professional Experience

8+ years in wind power or offshore engineering.
International wind project experience, preferably Japanese market.
Proven track record in tendering, technical solutions, or project execution.
Familiarity with offshore foundations, fabrication, or large steel structures preferred.
Knowledge of Japanese port infrastructure, offshore construction, or local supply chain highly desirable.

3. Core Competencies

Technical: Wind project engineering, offshore fabrication, solution development.
Project Management: Full project lifecycle; cross-functional coordination.
Tendering & Commercial: Documentation, technical-commercial negotiations.
Language: English (working proficiency) Japanese (native).

4. Personal Attributes