Managerial Occupations X Strengths: Initiative & Leadership

For Those with High Initiative & Leadership

This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable taking action on their own and leading others.

Leadership takes many forms. Some lead from the front, while others support and guide from behind. Some make bold decisions, while others carefully listen to others' opinions before setting direction. Leadership may involve leading an entire organization or taking the lead in a specific field with expertise.

The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to demonstrate initiative and leadership. Explore your own form of leadership.

287 matching jobs found.

Mayor

As the highest decision-maker of the city and representative of the residents, this occupation involves managing city administration, formulating policies, and overseeing municipal governance.

Deputy Manager (Company)

Company mid-level manager who assists the department manager with department operations and business coordination.

Deputy Director-General (Each Agency)

Senior managerial position in each ministry and agency that assists bureau directors, oversees and coordinates policy planning, budget formulation, organization management, etc.

Mayor of Municipality

The head who oversees the administrative operations of cities, towns, and villages, providing resident services, regional revitalization, financial management, etc.

Branch Office Director (Local Public Entities)

In local public entities, serves as the head of a branch office (regional office), overseeing the planning and coordination of regional administration, provision of resident services, budget and personnel management, etc.

Deputy Director (Prefectures)

Senior managerial position in prefectural government offices that assists directors with policy planning, budget and personnel management, and oversees organizational operations.

Executive Officer (not company officers such as directors)

Corporate manager responsible for day-to-day business execution based on board of directors' decisions.

Division Director (Central Government Agencies)

A management position that oversees specific divisions in central government ministries and agencies, directing policy planning, coordination, and implementation.

Division Chief (Local Public Entity)

As the head of a division (department) in a local public entity, this is a senior management position that oversees policy planning, budget management, staff management, coordination with other departments and external organizations, and more.

Branch Manager

A managerial position that oversees all aspects of branch operations, including achieving sales targets, budget management, staff development, and customer service at a company's local branches or sales offices.