Additional Information / 追加情報: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Japan at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employer job description
From Novaspace's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Are you a highly-motivated, technically-minded, critical thinker with 5-8 years of experience with strong industry insight, government relations expertise, and a passion for the space sector? Join Novaspace, the world’s leading consulting firm dedicated to the space industry, and lead our activities in Japan.
We are seeking a bilingual (Japanese-English) Manager to support our business development efforts with both institutional and commercial clients in Japan. The successful candidate will serve as the key point of contact for customers and stakeholders in the region, overseeing project coordination across offices, nurturing long-term partnerships, and representing Novaspace in the vibrant Japanese space ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities / 主な職務内容: Act as a leader of Novaspace in Japan, drive business development activities, including the identification of market opportunities and client outreach
Cultivate strong relationships with Japanese government institutions, space agency, industry players, and commercial partners
Manage and deliver consulting projects for public and private clients, ensuring quality, impact, and client satisfaction
Actively participate in proposal writing and contract negotiations
Serve as the local lead for stakeholder engagement, including event participation and thought leadership
Coordinate with international teams to align strategic priorities and contribute to global consulting missions
Required Skills / 必須スキル: Fluency in both Japanese and English (spoken and written) is required
Knowledge of the Japanese space ecosystem, including government programs and commercial actors
Advanced analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative international team environment
Flexibility for occasional international travel
Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite
日本語および英語の流暢な運用能力（会話・文章）が必須です。
政府のプログラムや民間企業を含む、日本の宇宙エコシステムに関する知識。
高度な分析力、コミュニケーション能力、およびプレゼンテーション能力。
単独での業務遂行能力と、国際的なチーム環境での協働能力の両方を兼ね備えていること。
時折の海外出張に対応できる柔軟性。
MS Office Suite
の優れた操作スキル。
Experience & Education / 経験・学歴: 5–8 years of experience in consulting, business development, or strategic roles in the space, defense, or technology sectors
Proven track record of managing projects and client relationships
Master’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or related fields
宇宙、防衛、またはテクノロジー分野におけるコンサルティング、事業開発、または戦略関連の職務で
5
～
8
年の経験
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プロジェクト管理および顧客関係管理における実績
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工学、経営学、経済学、または関連分野の修士号
。
Additional Information / 追加情報: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Japan at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Any of the following would be a plus / 以下のいずれかに該当する方は優遇されます: Prior experience working with Japanese space stakeholders, government bodies and procurement agencies
Established network within the Japanese space industry, including launch service providers, satellite manufacturers, operators, and system integrators
Background in consulting, preferably serving Japanese authorities or international space organizations
Experience in international collaboration projects involving Japan and foreign space agencies or companies
Knowledge of space policy, security, or regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with market intelligence tools, economic modeling, or business case development
Only Applications with Motivation Letter and CV in English will be considered.
Novaspace is the global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With a robust 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding private companies and government entities through strategic decisionmaking processes, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate and seize new opportunities within the rapidly evolving space sector.
As a privately owned and fully independent organization, Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, Novaspace has offices strategically located in Brussels, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, Bangalore and Washington D.C.
Working at Novaspace will give you the opportunity to boost your career in the space/consulting industry where our role is to support the decision-makers by providing them the highest quality support in everything we do: consulting, market intelligence, training and summits.
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