Product Manager / Producer, Commerce and Marketing Technology Supervisory Department (CMTSD)
At a glance
Mid-level General Marketing role at Rakuten. Tokyo · full-time.
Pay not stated General Marketing salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Turn business-unit proposals into clear system requirements and product specifications
- Use KPIs plus user and client feedback to find improvements and define the resulting specifications
- Set long-range roadmaps for assigned products, then keep their backlogs moving
- Bring product planning, creative teams, and other stakeholders into alignment as projects advance
What you bring
- At least three years defining requirements, including experience outside internet services
- Strong stakeholder communication, independent problem solving, and rigorous critical thinking
- Persistence and integrity when pursuing product improvements against long-term objectives
- English proficiency equivalent to a TOEIC score of at least eight hundred, or accepted supporting evidence
Who this fits
You’ll suit a product manager who can lead improvements, weigh user needs, and coordinate constructive discussions across many stakeholders. The role is based in Tokyo and calls for fluent Japanese. English qualification is generally expected at the stated level, with a company TOEIC IP test available during selection if you lack documentation.
From the employer
Job Description:
Department Overview
The Commerce & Marketing Technology Division is responsible for product management, development, and operations for various products including "Rakuten Ichiba" (our founding business), "Rakuten Fashion," "Rakuten Travel," "Rakuten GORA," and many others.
You will drive sustained product growth by engaging in discussions with product planning and creative departments (marketers and designers) about product improvements and promoting product development.
Position:
Why We Hire
As Rakuten Group continues to expand into new businesses and accelerate growth through synergy effects, Rakuten Ichiba, as the core of the Rakuten Ecosystem, has taken on an increasingly important role.
With the diversification of lifestyles and recent environmental changes, more people are shopping online. We are seeking to strengthen our personnel structure to provide stronger support to merchants and are looking for new ideas that are not bound by traditional approaches.
Position Details
As a Product Manager for assigned products and features, you will:
Clarify business and system requirements based on proposals from business units and create product specifications
Identify improvement points based on various KPIs and feedback from users/clients, and create product specifications
Create improvement roadmaps for assigned products and manage backlogs
Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to align understanding and drive projects forward
Through this role, Product Managers are expected to showcase:
Leadership skills to lead product improvements
Ability to work with long-term plans in mind rather than focusing only on immediate concerns
Ability to understand matters from a user perspective
Critical thinking to identify the essence of matters
Communication skills to coordinate with numerous stakeholders
Ability to engage in healthy discussions within the team and advance matters without compromise
This position offers the opportunity to develop various business skills including those mentioned above.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Communication skills to align understanding with various stakeholders
Ability to overcome difficulties independently and achieve objectives
Critical thinking to thoroughly analyze matters to their essence
Integrity to persistently pursue improvements toward long-term goals
Experience in requirements definition (3+ years, not limited to internet services)
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in product management for internet services
Experience in analyzing product KPIs, implementing improvement measures, and growing products
Experience in maximizing user experience
Knowledge and experience as an engineer in internet services
Knowledge and experience in project management
Additional information on English Qualification
In principle, a TOEIC score of 800 or above (or proof of equivalent English proficiency, or degree certificate from a university in an English-speaking country)
If you do not have a score or certificate, we will guide you to take our company-sponsored TOEIC IP test during the selection process.
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