Take On the Challenge Together with Paddy & Water
Rebuilding manufacturers’ core systems from the ground up for the AI era. We’re hiring consultants to own business transformation and systemization end-to-end, at the frontline of Manufacturing × Digital × Global.
Business Transformation
Small, Elite Team
Manufacturing Focus
Building People Who Earn and Endure.
What Paddy & Water values isn’t people who just do as they’re told — it’s developing strong professionals with the earning power to succeed anywhere in the market. By relentlessly pursuing results on real crisis projects and large-scale engagements, our people build the skills and confidence to expand their own career options. That’s our philosophy on developing talent.
Don’t Get Used by AI — Learn to Use It.
We’re in an era where AI is said to be eliminating many jobs. That’s exactly why the dividing line going forward is whether you become someone who masters AI, rather than someone displaced by it. But AI alone doesn’t transform a business. Only once it’s implemented in a core system like SAP and embedded into business processes does AI become a force that actually moves the needle on management. We develop consultants who wield both AI and SAP to genuinely transform businesses.
Why Work at Paddy & Water
What sets us apart is a project style that gets deep into the manufacturing floor — an experience you won’t get at a major firm or systems integrator.
Getting Into the Manufacturing Floor
We go beyond the ERP domain into MES, PLC, and equipment — giving you frontline experience tackling the real challenges on the floor that major SIers tend to shy away from.
Global × Digital
We support manufacturers’ global expansion with the latest solutions — SAP S/4HANA, IBP, Ariba — giving you the chance to work on projects on a world stage.
End-to-End, from Concept to Execution
We don’t stop at drafting a strategy. We stay engaged from business transformation through systemization and execution, so you grow into a consultant who never lets a plan stay just a plan on paper.
Experience Multiple Projects in Parallel
Rather than one project at a time, we take on two or more in parallel. Being exposed to a variety of industries and themes in a short period builds your fundamental strength as a consultant faster. Even while working in parallel, you carry full ownership of each project through to the end.
Examples of Projects We’re Working On
Here’s what our “crisis projects” and “large-scale engagements” actually look like.
Building a roadmap to achieve a mid-term business plan from an ECM×SCM perspective
Requirements-definition support for an SAP implementation
Strategic planning support for a cross-company integration
Strategy and execution support for launching an SAP business
*We respect each member’s autonomy — you can run projects with a wide scope of discretion.
How We Differ from Major Firms & Typical SAP Consultancies
It’s not that one is better — the kind of experience you build is simply different. We’d suggest choosing based on what you’re looking for right now.
| Major Firms / Typical SAP Consultancies | Paddy & Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment Criteria | Often judged by résumé/credentials (e.g., “N years of experience with the target product”) | We weigh practical understanding and adaptability. Years of experience don’t matter |
| Distance from the Field | Covered mainly around the ERP core, through structured division of labor | We go as far as MES, PLC, and equipment, facing the real challenges on the floor |
| Project Scope | Centered on upstream planning, divided by phase among specialist teams | We stay with you end-to-end, from concept through execution |
| Decision-Making Speed | A structured decision process typical of a large organization | As a small, elite team, we can act with real discretion |
| AI Adoption | Rolled out steadily using proven patterns | You can take on the AI×SAP autonomous-enterprise frontier |
| Talent Development | Skills built up through a structured training program | We develop people on real projects, under the banner of “building people who earn and endure” |
On the “Support System” — Something You’d Naturally Wonder About in a Small, Elite Team
After joining, you’ll start by learning the basics through revising project materials. From there, you’ll work alongside your manager on more advanced material creation and client proposals, and eventually join client meetings yourself. Even in first-time situations, a manager or colleague is there alongside you, so you can take on the work with confidence. We have a culture of mutual support, and you can always ask when something’s unclear.
The People We’re Looking For
More than specific skills, we’re looking for people with a passion for transforming manufacturing, who can bridge the floor and the boardroom.
50%+ mid-career hires
The Ability to Understand SAP or Manufacturing Operational Logic
SAP module (any of PP / MM / SD / FI / CO) or of manufacturing operational logic in production engineering, procurement, logistics, etc. We weigh adaptability — the ability to grasp the essence of a problem and act, even on a crisis project — over years of experience or certifications.
- Years of experience don’t matter — we’ll assess your practical understanding in a casual interview
- Hands-on responsiveness on crisis projects and client negotiation skills
Global project / upstream-phase experience
We welcome experience rolling out SAP including overseas sites, upstream-phase experience such as planning and requirements definition, and experience with PLM / IBP / Ariba.
- Experience communicating in English or Chinese
- Team-lead or PMO experience
People who act with ownership
As a small, elite team, we value people who find problems and propose solutions themselves, rather than waiting to be told.
- Committed to client success
- Enjoys change and keeps learning
Hiring Process
We start with a casual interview and move forward as we confirm we’re a good fit for each other.
Document Screening / Casual Interview
After you send your resume, we’ll have a casual conversation over a web call. We’ll give you a candid introduction to the company and the work as well.
Web Aptitude Test
We administer an online aptitude test. Depending on your experience and skill set, this may be waived.
First Interview (Skills & Experience)
We’ll ask about your project experience and skill set, and discuss your approach to problem-solving using real project examples.
Second Interview
We’ll align more concretely on how you approach projects and your career direction.
Final Interview (with the CEO)
You’ll speak directly with our CEO to align on direction and values. We’ll also walk you through your career path after joining and specific project examples.
Offer
After discussing terms, we’ll finalize your start date and role. We also support you through onboarding before you join.
*As part of the selection process, you may also have the option of a trial period (about two months) to experience the work firsthand.
Your Effort Translates Directly Into Income.
Annual salary (base) ranges from ¥4.3M to ¥10M. On top of that, there’s a separate uncapped “monthly bonus (incentive) program” that returns a share of each project’s contract value every month. Regardless of tenure or career stage, this is a compensation structure where your contribution on the ground translates directly into your income.
Annual salary ¥6M + Monthly bonus ¥200K
Annual salary ¥8M + Monthly bonus ¥300K
Work Style & Benefits
*We’ll walk you through detailed terms and our evaluation system individually during the casual interview.
Founded February 13, 2024
Employees 37
Let’s Start with a Casual Interview
We warmly welcome you even if you’re not seriously job-hunting yet. Feel free to reach out, just to exchange information.
Phone inquiries: 03-4363-6673(Contact: Fujihira / Nakano)