Strategy Consultant – Japan - Manager

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 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 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 Experience & Education 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 Additional Information 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 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.