Technical Director

Publicis Groupe · Tokyo

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Publicis Groupe is the second-largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. 

This role will serve as the primary technical representative for Publicis Sapient in Japan, supporting Nissan’s NJPN teams and acting as the bridge between Nissan Japan’s local priorities and the global PACE platform. 

The Technical Liaison will ensure that the Japan market’s business and technical needs are accurately captured, prioritized, and implemented within the PACE framework. The individual must be fluent in both Japanese and English and capable of operating autonomously — not simply as a coordinator, but as a trusted technical decision-maker who can represent Sapient credibly in front of senior Nissan stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will not simply relay requirements—they will act as a hands-on, empowered technical decision-maker, ensuring that the PACE platform and its related digital products are effectively implemented and optimized for the Japan market. 

This person will also be expected to operate organically with the London-based global platform teams, collaborating daily with the PACE product, architecture, and delivery leadership to ensure seamless integration between Japan’s local delivery and the global platform direction. 

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of digital platforms, cloud architectures, and enterprise customer experience systems—particularly Nissan’s global PACE platform, which underpins commerce, content, and connected experiences across markets. This individual must grasp the functional and technical nuances of PACE to drive the implementation of products and solutions critical to Nissan Japan’s business. 

They must be fluent in both Japanese and English, able to bridge cultural, linguistic, and organizational gaps between Nissan Japan and Publicis Sapient’s global delivery teams—ensuring Japan’s needs are clearly represented, prioritized, and realized through the PACE platform. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as the technical face of Publicis Sapient for Nissan Japan (NJPN) and NCX, representing the full scope of the PACE platform and its integrations. 

• Translate Nissan Japan’s market priorities and business goals into clear, actionable product and platform requirements. 

• Proactively identify blockers or risks in PACE deployments and make in-region decisions to remove them without delay. 

• Conduct technical workshops, solution design sessions, and implementation reviews with Nissan’s digital and IT teams. 

• Support country leadership and global PACE product owners in shaping the platform roadmap to meet Japan’s evolving needs. 

Technical Direction & Governance 

• Act as the technical authority for PACE implementations and related systems (Digital Platforms, Dealer/Commerce solutions, APIs, etc.). 

• Review and validate architecture decisions, integrations, and configuration approaches to ensure alignment with global platform standards and local regulatory and data requirements. 

• Drive localization strategies for Japan—balancing autonomy, compliance, customer experience, and platform reusability. 

• Maintain alignment with Publicis Sapient’s global engineering teams to ensure delivery consistency and technical excellence. 

Delivery Enablement 

• Ensure that PACE products and services are implemented effectively and deliver measurable business value to Nissan Japan. 

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to distributed teams (Japan, India, Europe), maintaining speed and quality. 

• Support deployment, release management, and DevOps practices consistent with Nissan’s enterprise frameworks. 

• Serve as the escalation point for all technical issues related to PACE or connected systems in Japan. 

Strategic & Organizational Leadership 

• Be a trusted advisor to Nissan Japan’s senior technology and digital leadership (CDIO, IT, Marketing, Digital Experience). 

• Partner with Engagement and Program Directors to support account growth, solution shaping, and strategic planning. 

• Collaborate with global platform owners to influence PACE roadmap priorities through Japan’s business insights and adoption learnings. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in digital technology, engineering leadership, or solution architecture. 

• Proven experience working with enterprise clients in Japan, ideally within large-scale digital transformation programs. 

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following: 

• Experience Platforms (e.g., Adobe or similar CMS frameworks) 

• Cloud & DevOps (AWS prefered) 

• CRM / Data / API Integration (Salesforce, CDP, MDM, or data orchestration platforms) 

• Proven ability to translate complex platform roadmaps into local implementations. 

• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills. 

• Fluent in Japanese (native or business level).  Japanese is a priority, if English is not a strength a Publicis Account liaison may be sourced — must be able to explain technical concepts clearly in both languages. 

• Hands-on understanding of API-led architecture, microservices, and platform governance. 

What Publicis Groupe can offer you 

Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family - one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering: 
 

• A hybrid, flexible work style, with three days per week spent collaborating face-to-face with clients and colleagues.  

• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including access to over 15,000 programs through our online platform, Marcel Classes.  

• The Work Your World program offers flexibility to work from anywhere globally for up to six weeks per year.  

• A culture of open feedback and continuous growth, supported by structured Career Conversations and a 360° Feedback framework.  

• Access to a comprehensive rewards offering, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and well-being support.  

• Access to Marcel, our global AI platform, connecting employees with opportunities for collaboration and career development across our network.  

• And many more benefits including a wide range of leave policies, employee communities and clubs. 

Publicis Groupe believes that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are selected for their skill sets, ethics, and professional qualities, without any exclusion, preferential treatment, or discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, disability, or any other difference. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate assistance for candidates who may need other considerations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process upon request.  

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as the technical face of Publicis Sapient for Nissan Japan (NJPN) and NCX, representing the full scope of the PACE platform and its integrations. 

• Translate Nissan Japan’s market priorities and business goals into clear, actionable product and platform requirements. 

• Proactively identify blockers or risks in PACE deployments and make in-region decisions to remove them without delay. 

• Conduct technical workshops, solution design sessions, and implementation reviews with Nissan’s digital and IT teams. 

• Support country leadership and global PACE product owners in shaping the platform roadmap to meet Japan’s evolving needs. 

Technical Direction & Governance 

• Act as the technical authority for PACE implementations and related systems (Digital Platforms, Dealer/Commerce solutions, APIs, etc.). 

• Review and validate architecture decisions, integrations, and configuration approaches to ensure alignment with global platform standards and local regulatory and data requirements. 

• Drive localization strategies for Japan—balancing autonomy, compliance, customer experience, and platform reusability. 

• Maintain alignment with Publicis Sapient’s global engineering teams to ensure delivery consistency and technical excellence. 

Delivery Enablement 

• Ensure that PACE products and services are implemented effectively and deliver measurable business value to Nissan Japan. 

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to distributed teams (Japan, India, Europe), maintaining speed and quality. 

• Support deployment, release management, and DevOps practices consistent with Nissan’s enterprise frameworks. 

• Serve as the escalation point for all technical issues related to PACE or connected systems in Japan. 

Strategic & Organizational Leadership 

• Be a trusted advisor to Nissan Japan’s senior technology and digital leadership (CDIO, IT, Marketing, Digital Experience). 

• Partner with Engagement and Program Directors to support account growth, solution shaping, and strategic planning. 

• Collaborate with global platform owners to influence PACE roadmap priorities through Japan’s business insights and adoption learnings. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in digital technology, engineering leadership, or solution architecture. 

• Proven experience working with enterprise clients in Japan, ideally within large-scale digital transformation programs. 

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following: 

• Experience Platforms (e.g., Adobe or similar CMS frameworks) 

• Cloud & DevOps (AWS prefered) 

• CRM / Data / API Integration (Salesforce, CDP, MDM, or data orchestration platforms) 

• Proven ability to translate complex platform roadmaps into local implementations. 

• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills. 

• Fluent in Japanese (native or business level).  Japanese is a priority, if English is not a strength a Publicis Account liaison may be sourced — must be able to explain technical concepts clearly in both languages. 

• Hands-on understanding of API-led architecture, microservices, and platform governance. 

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