Director for Global Defense - Japan

Job description

The Director for Global Defense - Japan is responsible for leading and growing strategic defense and national security business in Japan, aligning with global defense priorities while operating within Japan’s regulatory, security, and procurement environment. This role develops executive relationships across Japan’s Ministry of Defense and relevant agencies, primes, and key ecosystem partners; shapes long-range capture strategy; and ensures secure delivery of mission outcomes. The role reports into the global defense leadership and coordinates closely with Japan country leadership, product/engineering, legal, security, and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities: - Define and execute Japan defense growth strategy aligned to global defense objectives and Japan market dynamics. - Identify priority missions, agencies, and modernization programs, while establishing value propositions that resonate with defense and national security stakeholders, emphasizing resilience, sovereignty, and security. - Build and maintain senior relationships with the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD), Self-Defense Forces, relevant government entities, and defense primes. - Partner with solution architects and d...