Manami Chiba

Background

About Manami Chiba

PROFILE With over 20 years of experience in business planning, product development, and digital transformation, I excel at bridging strategic vision with operational execution. From conceptualization to implementation, I drive cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable results. My expertise spans project management, stakeholder alignment, and business process optimization, with a proven track record of creating value from "0 to 1+α" in diverse business environments. CORE COMPETENCIES Project & Product Leadership: End-to-end management of large-scale projects (PM/PdM/PO/PMO) Digital Transformation: SAP migration, SaaS integration, business process redesign Stakeholder Management: Aligning executives, field operations, IT, and vendors Business Design: Transforming concepts into executable business models with revenue structures Change Management: Training design, implementation support, and organizational alignment Analytics & Optimization: KPI design, SEO/GA4 implementation, conversion optimization EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Self-taught in IT, business process improvement, and project management methodologies Publishing: Contributed articles to Web Site Expert and other technical publications Industry Involvement: Co-founder of Japan Web Association (2007) Media Appearances: Featured on "Dawn of Gaia"(TV Tokyo business program) LANGUAGES Japanese: Native English: Reading/Writing (75%), Speaking/Listening (45%) PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY "System design alone doesn't create business architecture. I prioritize understanding the real challenges facing each stakeholder by starting with purpose and process design. As a translator between management, operations, and IT, I focus on designing holistic solutions that deliver measurable outcomes beyond mere functionality specifications."