noun
exclusive responsibility; special duty; being solely in charge
Less common literal noun use: being assigned exclusively to a particular duty or taking sole charge of it. In modern everyday use, 専務 is much more often understood as a company executive title.
古い用法では、専務は特定の任務を一手に引き受けることを指す。
In older usage, senmu refers to taking on a particular duty single-handedly.
noun
senior managing director; executive director
Corporate title, commonly used as an abbreviation of 専務取締役. It can refer to the person holding the post and is also used after a name as a title.
See also: 専務取締役
専務が新しい事業計画を説明した。
The senior managing director explained the new business plan.
田中さんは来月、専務に就任する。
Mr. Tanaka will take office as senior managing director next month.