Rakuten is seeking a Strategic Project Manager for its Strategy Planning Department within the Platform Strategy Supervisory Department. The role involves planning and driving strategic initiatives across Rakuten’s diverse services, coordinating stakeholders, analyzing business opportunities, and supporting platform growth. Candidates should have experience in project or strategy management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with Japanese and international teams. Business-level Japanese and English may be expected, along with excellent presentation, organization, and negotiation abilities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across departments, managing ambiguity, building consensus, and turning strategic plans into measurable business results.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem that includes e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s business model connects these services through a membership, data, and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across different products. The company has expanded internationally and employs a diverse workforce, including many English-speaking teams in Japan. Its culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and challenging established business models. Employees may work on large-scale, cross-functional projects that influence millions of customers and multiple group companies. Rakuten is particularly suited to candidates interested in technology-enabled business strategy, platform development, and fast-changing corporate environments.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, consulting, engineering, tourism, healthcare, and international business. Tokyo is the main employment center, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo provide growing alternatives with different living costs and lifestyles. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Life in Japan is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, healthcare, and reliable infrastructure. Rent and daily expenses are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can be more affordable. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; the employer often supports the application. Applicants should prepare academic and employment documents, confirm sponsorship, arrange housing, and learn practical Japanese before relocating. Long-term residents may later qualify for permanent residence depending on their circumstances.
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