{"id":24603,"date":"2026-03-24T19:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/061797\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:41:20","slug":"061797","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061797\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Strategy Manager \u2013 Retail &amp; Food &amp; Beverage (Remodeling Projects)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A global company specializing in Japanese retail and food &amp; beverage operations is seeking a Business Strategy Manager to lead large-scale remodeling and development projects. The organization operates a combination of retail stores, full-service restaurants, and quick-service concepts, with a mission to promote Japanese culture and cuisine to a broad customer base.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This role will play a key part in upcoming renovation and expansion initiatives, including store remodels, restaurant upgrades, and new facility development. The position requires a proactive, hands-on project leader who can collaborate across internal teams and external partners while driving projects from concept through execution.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead end-to-end planning and execution of retail and restaurant remodeling projects<\/li>\n<li>Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion<\/li>\n<li>Develop project plans and blueprints, incorporating operational improvements and continuous improvement (Kaizen) principles<\/li>\n<li>Conduct due diligence and propose strategic project directions to senior leadership<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and external partners<\/li>\n<li>Create and manage RFP processes and vendor selection<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate cross-functionally to identify operational challenges and implement solutions<\/li>\n<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners and stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with internal standards and project requirements<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to ensure smooth project execution<\/li>\n<li>Support new site identification and expansion initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in restaurant or commercial facility construction, remodeling, or development<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on knowledge of pre-construction processes, including site surveys, construction drawings, and MEP coordination<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing contractors, vendors, and multiple stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 1+ year of project management experience in construction or related fields<\/li>\n<li>Strong interest in or understanding of Japanese culture is preferred<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication skills and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to prepare professional presentations<\/li>\n<li>Japanese language skill is a big plus!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office-based role with occasional physical activity (lifting up to 20 lbs, standing, bending)<\/li>\n<li>Moderate noise level work environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that combine retail, hospitality, and cultural experience in a dynamic environment.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This job description is a sample for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a specific company or active job opening.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>To apply, please send resume to nyamamoto@pasona.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24603","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/24603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=24603"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=24603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}