Principal Product Manager, Affiliate Product Group - Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department (GATD)

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Rakuten is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead products within its Affiliate Product Group and Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department. The role typically requires substantial experience in product management, advertising technology, affiliate marketing, digital platforms, or related fields, along with strong skills in product strategy, roadmap planning, stakeholder management, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership. Experience working with global teams and business-level English is likely important; Japanese ability may be advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to define product vision, identify growth opportunities, manage priorities, coordinate engineering and commercial teams, and deliver measurable improvements in revenue, user experience, and operational efficiency.

About the employer

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 online services. Its membership and loyalty platform connects many of these businesses through Rakuten Points, creating opportunities for cross-service marketing and customer engagement. Rakuten also operates internationally through partnerships, acquisitions, and global technology initiatives. The company is known for its highly diverse workforce and English-language corporate environment, particularly in technology and business divisions. Employees may work with teams across Japan, Europe, North America, and other regions. Rakuten’s advertising and affiliate businesses use customer insights, merchant relationships, and digital platforms to help brands reach consumers and measure commercial results.