Deputy Manager (Company)

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Industry & Occupation

Business, Finance & Consulting

Classification

Summary

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

Description

The deputy manager acts as an assistant to the department manager, handling department operation policy formulation, budget management, performance management, inter-organizational coordination, and subordinate training and evaluation. Participates in executive meetings and project meetings, proposes business improvements, provides guidance and support to department members, and supports the achievement of the organization's overall goals.

Future Outlook

There is steady demand as a mid-level manager in corporate organizational operations, but roles are tending to diversify due to flattening organizations and DX initiatives.

Personality Traits

Able to respond flexibly / Excellent judgment / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented

Work Style

Flexitime / Office-based / Remote

Career Path

Unit Leader → Section Manager → Deputy Manager → Department Manager → Executive

Required Skills

Budget Management / Facilitation / Plan Development / Report Preparation / Talent Development

Recommended Skills

Business English / Data Analysis (BI Tools) / Facilitation / Negotiation Skills

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Communication Skills Because smooth communication and coordination with diverse stakeholders is necessary.
Initiative & Leadership Because it is necessary to proactively set the department's direction and demonstrate leadership.
Planning & Organization Because the ability to systematically execute from setting department goals to progress management is required.
Problem Solving Because it is necessary to accurately identify issues inside and outside the department and propose and implement solutions.
Stress Tolerance Because high pressure is applied, such as being caught between executives and subordinates.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Primarily desk work, so physical demands are low.

Related Qualifications

  • Certified SME Management Consultant
  • MBA
  • PMP

Aliases

  • Vice Department Manager

Related Jobs

  • Department Manager
  • Section Manager
  • Unit Leader

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