This role supports the General Management Department within Rakuten Payment’s Product Development Division. Responsibilities likely include coordinating product-development programs, managing schedules, budgets, risks, governance, and communication among engineering, product, business, and Rakuten Group stakeholders. Candidates are expected to have experience in project or program management, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams in a fast-moving technology environment. Experience with payment services, software development, business planning, or large-scale corporate projects is advantageous. Japanese proficiency is likely important for internal coordination, while English may be useful in the wider Rakuten Group. The successful candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable working through a secondment arrangement.
Rakuten, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet group founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten Payment, Inc. provides payment and financial services supporting consumers and merchants, including electronic payment, loyalty, and transaction-related solutions. The group operates the Rakuten ecosystem, connecting services through its membership and Rakuten Points programs. Rakuten is known for its international workforce, English-language corporate initiatives, entrepreneurial culture, and emphasis on technology-driven innovation. Employees may collaborate across business units and countries, making adaptability and cross-functional communication important. The company offers opportunities in product development, engineering, operations, marketing, finance, and corporate management, although working conditions, benefits, and compensation vary by entity and position.
Japan is an island nation with strong opportunities in technology, fintech, payments, engineering, consulting, manufacturing, tourism, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Work culture traditionally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, though global companies increasingly offer flexible and international environments. Daily life is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transportation, healthcare, and services. Tokyo offers the broadest career market but has high housing costs; regional cities provide a quieter and sometimes more affordable lifestyle. Most foreign employees need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, sponsored by an employer. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential pathways. Relocation typically involves securing housing, registering residence, arranging insurance, and obtaining a residence card. Japanese language ability improves workplace integration and everyday life, even when English is used professionally.
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