Recruitment Background

“Changing clothes, changing conventions, changing the world.” This is the Fast Retailing Group’s mission statement. Through “clothing”—an indispensable part of people’s lives around the world—we aim to become the world’s most needed and beloved brand. Under the LifeWear concept, we utilize an integrated process spanning from material sourcing to planning, production, and sales to offer unique products made with high-quality and functional materials at prices accessible to everyone.Our revenue has reached 3 trillion yen in the 40 years since our founding, and we have set a long-term goal of 10 trillion yen in revenue. This does not mean that revenue growth is an end in itself; rather, it reflects our commitment to delivering the services our customers seek at the highest level and becoming a company that improves society as we grow. We view the current period of transformation as our “Fourth Founding,” and one of the drivers of this transformation is the utilization of technology.For this position, we are seeking someone to lead the renewal, maintenance, and operation of corporate infrastructure—including ID management, device management, and communication platforms—as well as work-style transformations from a communication perspective (ensuring all employees have access to the same information and work in coordination).

Department Overview

The Digital Business Transformation Services Department, to which you will be assigned, has a mission to define the “ideal state” of business operations from the customer’s perspective and to lead and implement business transformation utilizing the latest IT technologies.To realize the “Ariake Project,” we are accelerating in-house development not only of e-commerce and store systems but also of core systems centered on the supply chain. A diverse range of professionals—including project managers, in-house development engineers, data scientists, and UI/UX designers—are actively contributing to this effort.
The Common Infrastructure Services Team, which includes Corporate Infrastructure Engineers, is dedicated to providing an environment where 120,000 employees worldwide can work safely and comfortably, delivering IT services that promptly resolve questions and issues, and promoting work-style transformations for employees.

Job Description

As a Corporate Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Reviewing and operating the architecture of the globally unified ID management platform
• Design, validation, deployment, and management of devices used for various business operations globally
• Workstyle transformation utilizing communication tools (ensuring all employees have access to the same information and can work in coordination)

*The Job Description is subject to change based on departmental transfers or organizational restructuring, within the scope of duties relevant to each department within the headquarters.

Career Path

The Digital Business Transformation Services Department offers a variety of job roles, allowing you to broaden your career horizons based on your abilities, aptitudes, and motivation. In addition, opportunities to work not only in Japan but also at overseas locations are expanding.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 3 years of practical experience in infrastructure (proposal, implementation, and operations)
• Experience in organizational or project management, or experience mentoring subordinates or junior colleagues
• Individuals who are willing to actively engage in a work environment where English is used on a daily basis *Fluency or practical experience at this stage is not required.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in building and operating large-scale infrastructure
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience proposing, implementing, and operating Microsoft-related solutions (Azure AD, AD, M365, etc.)
• Experience proposing, deploying, and operating client PC management solutions (Windows PCs, Mac, iOS, Android, VDI, etc.)
• Experience in proposing, deploying, and operating device management solutions (e.g., Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, AirWatch, Jamf)
• Experience proposing and implementing work-style transformations, as well as building and operating communication tool infrastructure (Google Workspace, M365, etc.)

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent position, with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.56 million to 14.94 million yen (Monthly Salary: 410,000 to 830,000 yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All subject to company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and employee performance evaluations)
• Promotions Twice a Year (Determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, not limited to the figures listed above.

Working Hours

Flexible work schedule or supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Flexible hours…6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Overtime may be required

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are considered workdays). Annual paid leave, special and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan

Other (Full-time employees of the Fast Retailing Group in Japan; as of the end of August 2024)

• Average overtime hours: 16.3 hours/month
• Average number of paid leave days taken: 14 days
• Number of Employees Taking Parental Leave: 437 (399 women, 38 men)

Other

• We are actively recruiting mid-career professionals across all Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if you advance in the selection process at multiple companies, you can proceed to the final selection stage for only one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may suggest opportunities at other companies or for different positions within the Fast Retailing Group.

• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.