Section Chief (Company)
かちょう（かいしゃ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Corporate Managers
Summary
A middle manager in a company's section who handles business planning formulation, progress management, budget management, subordinate guidance and development, etc.
Description
The Section Chief (Company) oversees the section within the company, handling business planning, progress management, budget management, subordinate guidance, development, and evaluation. They report and coordinate with superiors such as the Department Head or General Manager, prepare the work environment for section members to achieve their goals, and coordinate with related departments inside and outside the section. A wide range of management tasks are required, including resource allocation, problem-solving, and proposing and implementing business improvements.
Future Outlook
With improvements in corporate organizational operations and the promotion of DX, the skills required of management layers are diversifying. There is a growing trend toward the importance of cross-departmental coordination skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Excellent Communication Skills / Has Leadership / Has a Bird's-Eye View / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Group Leader → Section Chief → Department Head → General Manager → Executive
Required Skills
Budget Management / Business Improvement / KPI Management / Presentation Material Creation / Stakeholder Coordination / Talent Development
Recommended Skills
Business English / Coaching / Facilitation / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To smoothly coordinate and report with subordinates, other departments, and upper management. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because of the role to proactively make decisions and lead subordinates. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for planning and progress management to achieve business goals. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to derive appropriate solutions to issues within and outside the section. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the broad scope of responsibility and the need to withstand various pressures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical demands. |
Aliases
- Section Chief Position
- Section Manager
Related Jobs
- Department Head
- Group Leader
- Project Manager