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About Monks

Monks is the global digital-first powerhouse of S4Capital plc, operating in over 30 countries with a bold vision to transform how brands engage with the world. We seamlessly integrate content, media, data, and technology to help the worlds most ambitious companies move faster and smarter.

Recognized as Adweeks first AI Agency of the Year, and consistently ranked among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies, were not just keeping up with the industry were leading it. At Monks, diversity, innovation, and a passion for impact define everything we do.

Why Join Monks?

• Collaborate with the worlds leading brands on industry-defining digital campaigns
• Be part of a global team recognized for creativity, data excellence, and tech innovation
• Work in a flat, inclusive culture that values every voice and encourages bold ideas
• Enjoy flexible workstyles that combine remote freedom with office collaboration
• Grow fast with mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and global mobility opportunities
  
  

The Opportunity: Project Lead (Digital Marketing & Data)

Were looking for a Project Lead to join our Tokyo team and help drive data-led digital transformation for our clients. This role sits at the heart of strategic delivery managing campaigns, optimizing processes, and aligning stakeholders toward business impact.

This isnt just a project manager role. Youll be a true partner to clients, helping them define marketing goals, shape analytics roadmaps, and leverage the best of Monks capabilities across media, data, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define KPIs and develop strategic roadmaps that align with client business goals
• Build and lead detailed project plans across multiple workstreams and teams
• Ensure seamless communication across internal experts and client stakeholders
• Drive results with a data-first mindset and strong process management
• Track deliverables, budgets, and timelines while identifying risks and optimizations
• Lead QBRs, develop presentation materials, and keep momentum strong across all phases
• Support internal operations and documentation, from billing to reporting
• Contribute to internal growth via team mentoring, training, and cross-functional projects
• Spot and develop opportunities to grow client relationships beyond current scope

What You Bring

• 5+ years in digital marketing, consulting, or agency roles (with a focus on media, data, or tech)
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., GA, Firebase) and media platforms like GMP, Meta, Amazon
• Ability to synthesize data and communicate insights in a business-friendly way
• Strategic thinking not just executing tasks, but understanding the why behind them
• Excellent communication in both Japanese and English
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to grow alongside a high-performing global team

Not sure if you meet 100% of the requirements? Thats okay if youre passionate about digital, wed love to chat. Reach out for a casual conversation anytime.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AImanaged by the industrys best and most diverse digital talentto help the worlds trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweeks Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchangers Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweeks first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweeks Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better representsand resonates withthe world around us.

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