PMI and Organizational Restructuring PMO - Global Integration Section, Corporate Planning Department (CPD)

Job Description

This role supports post-merger integration (PMI) and organizational restructuring across Rakuten’s global businesses. Responsibilities typically include coordinating cross-functional workstreams, tracking integration plans and milestones, preparing reports for senior management, identifying risks and dependencies, and supporting organizational design or restructuring initiatives. Candidates are expected to have experience in project management, corporate planning, business transformation, PMI, or organizational restructuring, ideally in a multinational environment. Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and presentation skills are important. Business-level Japanese and English may be required, along with the ability to work independently, manage sensitive information, and coordinate teams across countries and functions.

Company Info

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, advertising, travel, and online services. Rakuten is known for connecting its businesses through the Rakuten Ecosystem, supported by a common membership and loyalty program. The company has a significant international presence and works with employees, partners, and customers across many countries. Its corporate planning teams support group-wide strategy, business integration, organizational development, and global growth. Working at Rakuten can offer exposure to large-scale transformation projects and cross-border collaboration, although the environment may be fast-paced and demanding. Japanese and English communication skills are often valuable, particularly in roles involving global integration and corporate initiatives.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, finance, consulting, manufacturing, e-commerce, telecommunications, hospitality, and corporate planning. Tokyo has the largest international job market, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing opportunities. Japanese workplaces often value punctuality, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, though global companies may operate more flexibly. Lifestyle ranges from highly convenient urban living to quieter coastal and mountain communities. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, especially rent. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer; highly skilled workers may qualify for a points-based visa or faster permanent residence. Relocation involves securing housing, registering locally, arranging health insurance, and adapting to Japanese administrative procedures. Learning Japanese is strongly recommended for daily life and expands career options, even when English is used at work.