The Project Specialist in Rakuten’s Company CIO Office supports technology and business initiatives across the organization. Typical responsibilities include coordinating project schedules, tracking milestones and budgets, preparing reports and presentations, managing stakeholder communication, and helping improve IT governance and processes. Candidates are expected to have experience in project coordination, business operations, consulting, or IT-related work, along with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Japanese and English proficiency may be important because Rakuten operates in a multicultural environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and able to manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its services include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Mobile, and Rakuten Travel. Rakuten promotes an integrated membership and loyalty model, allowing customers to use one account and earn points across many services. The company has expanded internationally and employs people from diverse backgrounds, making English useful in many corporate and technology roles. Rakuten is known for its strong focus on innovation, data-driven business development, and digital transformation. The Company CIO Office supports enterprise-wide technology planning, governance, and coordination, helping align IT capabilities with Rakuten’s wider business strategy.
Japan offers strong opportunities in software engineering, data, cybersecurity, finance, consulting, digital commerce, healthcare, education, and tourism. Tokyo has the largest concentration of international employers, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing career options. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect, preparation, and attention to detail. Life in Japan is generally safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, though Tokyo housing and commuting can be expensive. Smaller cities may offer a slower pace and lower costs. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer; requirements depend on qualifications and job type. Relocation involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, banking, and often tax procedures. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life, even when the workplace uses English.
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