Governance Manager
AI Robot Association
Governance Manager
AI Robot Association
Open robotics research association
AI Robot Association · Heiwajima, Japan · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-16
Salary: unknown currency 10,000,000–14,000,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Corporate Division
With AIRoA’s rapid business expansion and organizational growth, we are seeking a Governance Lead [or Governance Specialist] to strengthen and solidify the foundation of our association.
In this position, you will not simply operate existing rules, but will integrally drive solutions—ranging from resolving immediate governance-related challenges in business operations to designing and addressing mid- to long-term organizational issues. We look for a leader who can establish an optimal governance framework that balances strategic growth with risk management, ensuring we maintain our business momentum without compromising speed.
AIRoAの急速な事業展開と組織拡大に伴い、法人としての土台をより強固にするためのガバナンス責任者【or 担当者】を募集します。
既存のルールを運用するだけでなく、事業推進にまつわるガバナンス観点での課題解決から、中長期的な組織課題の設計・解決までを統合的に牽引していただくポジションです。事業推進のスピードを損なうことなく、攻めと守りを両立させる最適なガバナンス体制の構築をリードしていただきます。
1. Solving Mid- to Long-Term Structural Governance Issues (Design & Implementation of Governance Frameworks)
2. Operation and Continuous Improvement of the Governance Structure
① 中長期的・構造的なガバナンス課題の解決（体制設計・構築）
② ガバナンス体制の運用と継続的アップデート
This role is positioned as the “owner of judgment and deal closure,” responsible for determining how to reach agreement based on legal opinions from external counsel. Rather than simply pointing out risks and stopping there, you will be expected to act as a true “deal-maker” — designing alternative terms and negotiation strategies, aligning stakeholders, and driving the process through to final agreement.As a Governance Manager at AIRoA, you will help bring cutting-edge AI × robotics business and research domains—where precedents are still limited—into practical reality by leveraging your expertise in contract and legal matters, as well as your experience coordinating among numerous stakeholders.
「弁護士の見解を材料に、どう合意にまで持っていくか」を設計する“判断と成立の責任者”たるポジションです。リスク指摘で止めるのではなく、代替条件や交渉方針を描き、関係者を束ねて合意形成まで導く言わば"ディールメーカー"としての役割を遂行していただきます。AIRoAのガバナンスマネージャーでは、まだ参照前例の少ないAI×ロボットという最前線の事業・研究領域を、契約法務の知見、そして数多のステークホルダーを取り結んできたご経験でビジネスの場に実装するやりがいを感じていただけるはずです。
AIRoA is a general incorporated association established in December 2024 with the mission of bringing AI × robotics foundation models and a robot data ecosystem to the world, and it began full-scale operations in FY2025. It is a rare type of organization that combines participation from some of Japan’s leading large enterprises and AI startups with the public character of a “neutral platform.”In this launch phase, you will have the opportunity to design the very “templates” and frameworks for governance and contract operations yourself, and to take on the challenge of influencing rule-making both in Japan and internationally.
AIRoAは、AI×ロボット基盤モデルとロボットデータエコシステムを世界に発信することを目的に2024年12月に設立された一般社団法人で、2025年度から本格稼働しています。国内有数の大手企業やAIスタートアップ企業などが参加する一方、“中立的なプラットフォーム”としての公共性も併せ持つ稀有な組織です。この立ち上げ期に、ガバナンスと契約実務の「型」を自ら設計し、国内外のルールメイキングに影響を与える、そんな挑戦の舞台があります。
AIRoA was established in December 2024 with two core objectives: “to revolutionize the technology of robot development through the fusion of robots and AI” and “to promote the use of robots in society.” While AI is rapidly advancing worldwide, the shortage of data in robot development has become a critical issue.To address this challenge, we are running a national flagship project funded by NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization), with an investment of over JPY 20 billion.
「ロボットとAIの融合によってロボット開発の技術を革新すること」「社会におけるロボットの活用を推進すること」AIRoAは2024年12月に設立された組織であり、この2つの目的を掲げています。今、世界中でAIが急速に発展する一方、ロボット開発ではデータ不足が深刻です。私たちはNEDO（国立研究開発法人 新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構）から200億円を超える出資による国家プロジェクトを進行しています。
AIRoA aims to drive innovation in robotics development by integrating robots and AI, and to advance the entire industry by openly releasing robot data and foundation models in Japan and globally. In the process, the number of large-scale contracts—such as joint research agreements, data provision, and outsourcing/procurement arrangements involving many stakeholders—is rapidly increasing.Looking ahead to further business expansion and international collaboration, we need new talent who can lead robust yet forward-looking governance. At AIRoA, we are seeking someone with deep expertise and hands-on experience in using contracts to move business and research initiatives forward.
AIRoAは、ロボットとAIの融合によりロボット開発の技術を革新し、オープンなロボットデータと基盤モデルを国内外へ公開することで、産業全体の発展を目指しています。その過程で、共同研究・データ提供・委託／発注など、金額規模もステークホルダー数も大きい契約が急速に増加しています。今後の事業拡大と国際連携を見据えると、堅牢かつ前向きなガバナンスを担う新しい力を必要としています。AIRoAが求めているのは、契約によって事業と研究を前に進めてきた経験、知識が豊富な方です。
You will take the lead in identifying and organizing key risks for each major contract type, developing standard documentation (templates and guidelines), and designing the end-to-end process from review through to execution. Over the medium to long term, your mission will be to build a governance framework linked to board and committee operations, establish lifecycle management covering contracts, purchase orders, acceptance/inspection, and change management, and put in place operational rules robust enough to withstand audits and external accountability.As AIRoA’s overall governance lead, we expect you to oversee large-scale domestic and international deals as well as the organization’s broader risk management framework.
主要な契約類型ごとのリスク整理と標準ドキュメント（ひな形・ガイドライン）の整備、レビュー〜締結までのプロセス設計をリードいただきます。中長期的には、理事会・委員会運営と連動したガバナンスフレームの構築、契約・発注・検収・変更管理まで含むライフサイクル管理、監査や説明責任に耐えうる運用ルールの確立がミッションです。AIRoA全体のガバナンス責任者として、国内外の大型ディールとリスクマネジメントを統括していただくことを期待しています。
Key Qualifications & Mindset
"Design & Structural Thinking" to Build from Scratch: The logical thinking ability to identify core issues within ambiguous, mid-to-long-term challenges, and design business processes and rules by working backward from the ideal outcome.
A Highly Balanced Approach to "Business Growth" and "Defense": The ability to find the optimal solution by considering both quantitative and qualitative aspects of business speed and operational workload—rather than imposing unrealistic rules to eliminate risk entirely.
"Hands-on Execution" and Ownership: The drive to go beyond just proposing ideas; taking ownership to work alongside team members, dive into daily operations, and reliably execute routine tasks such as policy management and monitoring.
歓迎要件（Want）
Tokyo Ryutsu Center A Bldg. AW4-5, 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0006, Japan
東京都大田区平和島6-1-1 東京流通センターA棟AW4-5
While remote work is possible, this role is primarily expected to be office-based.
Most of our engineers and researchers also work on-site, conducting research and development directly in front of the robots.
リモートワーク可ではありますが、原則として出社での勤務を想定しています。
エンジニアや研究者も多くは出社し、ロボットを前に研究開発に取り組んでいます。
We currently operate out of a spacious office and research facility of over 1,000 m² located in the Ryutsu Center area. In this space, our business teams and engineering teams work in close collaboration, advancing both day-to-day operations and R&D with AI robots always close at hand. The facility is frequently visited not only by members of the AI Robot Association, but also by engineers and researchers from partner companies and representatives from member companies. As a result, it serves as a hub where diverse experts at the forefront of AI and robotics gather and interact.
私たちは現在、流通センター内に300坪を超える広大なオフィス兼研究施設を構えています。この空間では、AIロボットをすぐそばに感じながら、ビジネスチームとエンジニアチームが密接に連携し、日々の業務と研究開発を進めています。施設には、AIロボット協会のメンバーだけでなく、協力企業の技術者や研究者、会員企業の方々も頻繁に訪れます。そのため、AIやロボティクスの最前線で活躍する多様な専門家が集う場となっています。
Today, highly skilled engineers and researchers from around the world are part of our organization. Some members have even relocated from overseas to Japan to join our projects on site. We aim to build a globally open R&D organization where diverse talent, regardless of nationality or background, come together, inspire one another, and shape the future.
現在、私たちのもとには世界中から優秀なエンジニアや研究者が参画しています。中には、海外在住の方が来日し、チームの一員としてプロジェクトに参加しているケースもあります。国籍やバックグラウンドを超えて、多様な才能が集まり、互いに刺激し合いながら未来を形づくり、世界に開かれた研究開発組織を作りたいと考えております。
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AI Robot Association is best understood as an open research association working on foundation models for robotics. Researchers and engineers build datasets, training systems, evaluation methods, and embodied artificial-intelligence software. Its initiative brings together motion data, vision-language-action research, model development, and humanoid-robot experimentation. Roles may span machine learning, robotics, data engineering, simulation, infrastructure, research operations, and partnerships. The entity has a limited public footprint, so the profile stays close to its official research and recruiting materials.
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