# Founding Deployment Lead, Japan

Hiring organization: [Runway](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/runway)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/578c5152-e4de-44c8-bf68-b96aa8bd6fd8

Listed on Runway's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 220000 – 280000 USD per year

## Summary

Runway is seeking a founding deployment lead to build and manage the company's enterprise relationships across Japan, from initial contact through partnership expansion. This role suits someone with deep Japan expertise and commercial experience who can operate autonomously in a fast-growing market and translate local insights into company strategy.

_Our summary, not Runway's wording._

## Skills named

Generative AI, Machine Learning

## Required

- 7+ years in customer-facing roles with C-level engagement at global organizations
- Full professional bilingual fluency in Japanese and English
- Deep familiarity with Japanese enterprise culture and procurement
- Experience owning or contributing to P&L and pipeline management
- Track record leading complex Generative AI or ML implementations with measurable outcomes
- Resourceful and autonomous operator comfortable with ambiguity
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel to Japan at least quarterly

## Nice to have

- Existing relationships in Japan's media, entertainment, advertising, or enterprise tech sectors
- Based in San Francisco

Apply on Runway's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/runway-ml/edf266aa-771c-42f5-bb36-bcd159a41989/application