Division Head (Excluding Directors)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Corporate Managers
Summary
A managerial position in a company's headquarters responsible for department operations, organizational management, and implementing business policies.
Description
The Division Head oversees multiple departments in a company's headquarters, leading from business strategy formulation to execution, performance management, and human resource development. They monitor the status of each department's activities, formulate and adjust plans to achieve goals, and handle reporting to top management and coordination with other departments. They bear responsibility for achieving organizational goals and carry out a wide range of tasks, including inter-departmental adjustments and negotiations with external stakeholders.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing globalization and digitalization of companies, Division Heads are increasingly required to have strategic planning skills and digital promotion capabilities. Demand for personnel capable of organizational transformation and DX promotion will continue to increase.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Has Leadership / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Section Manager → Department Manager → Division Head → Executive Officer
Required Skills
Budget Management / KPI Management / Organization Management / Personnel Management / Presentation Material Creation / Strategy Planning
Recommended Skills
Financial Accounting Knowledge / IT Literacy / Leadership / Negotiation Skills / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in the business environment and market is necessary. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking is required for department performance analysis and strategy planning. |
| Communication Skills | Because negotiation and coordination with multiple stakeholders are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because leading the organization and taking proactive action to improve performance is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis skills are important for budget management and performance evaluation. |
| Planning & Organization | Because setting department goals and formulating and managing execution plans are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to quickly resolve issues in department operations is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is required due to performance responsibilities and external negotiations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- MBA
- Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
Related Jobs
- Business Division Manager
- Department Manager
- Section Manager