Senior Manager, General Affairs – Corporate Initiatives

Osaka Gas USA

. Lead and coordinate cross-functional corporate initiatives and special projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, corporate communications, and cross-functional coordination, with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while ensuring timely execution of corporate initiatives.

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Project ManagementCorporate CommunicationsStakeholder CoordinationOrganizational EffectivenessNative-Level Japanese Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCorporate PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSound Judgment

Industry Keywords

Corporate AdministrationGeneral AffairsCross-Functional InitiativesMultinational EnvironmentCross-Cultural Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate cross-functional corporate initiatives and special projects
Work with management and internal stakeholders to identify issues, develop solutions, and support implementation
Develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and help ensure timely execution and follow-through
Support initiatives involving organizational effectiveness, workplace operations, policies, processes, and other corporate matters
Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and ways of working
Coordinate and support internal and external corporate communications
Support the company website, social media, corporate announcements, presentations, and other communication materials
Coordinate with management, headquarters, affiliated companies, and external stakeholders on communications and public relations activities
Support external inquiries, meetings, visits, and other corporate relations activities
Serve as a liaison between the U.S. organization, headquarters in Japan, and affiliated companies
Coordinate corporate initiatives and requests involving headquarters and the U.S. organization
Support visits and activities involving executives and senior management
Prepare and coordinate schedules, briefing materials, meetings, and other arrangements
Support company-wide administrative and employee engagement activities
Work with the administrative team on office operations, facilities, vendors, company events, workplace initiatives, and other General Affairs matters
Support the development and improvement of administrative policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
Help coordinate initiatives related to workplace operations, employee safety, business continuity, and organizational effectiveness
Support corporate planning, management reporting, governance, and other management-related activities
Assist with management materials, corporate reporting, headquarters requests, and other cross-functional assignments
Support senior management on special projects and emerging business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in corporate administration, General Affairs, project management, corporate communications, corporate planning, or related areas
Native-level Japanese language proficiency
Strong professional English communication skills
Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong organizational, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other standard business applications
Preferred: experience working in a multinational, Japanese-affiliated, or cross-cultural business environment
Preferred: experience supporting cross-functional corporate initiatives or projects
Preferred: experience working with senior management and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Exposure to corporate communications, General Affairs, corporate planning, or related corporate functions is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits summary available in the Osaka Gas USA Benefits Overview
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