Product Manager, Digital Advertisement / Marketing - Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department (GATD)

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Rakuten is seeking a Product Manager for its Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department to develop and improve digital advertising and marketing products. The role is expected to define product strategy, gather requirements, manage roadmaps, coordinate with engineering, sales, marketing, data, and overseas teams, and use customer and performance data to improve advertising solutions. Candidates should have experience in product management, digital advertising, marketing technology, or related technology businesses, along with strong project coordination and communication skills. Familiarity with ad platforms, data analysis, user experience, and global product development is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English may be required, as the position involves international stakeholders. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-changing, technology-driven environment.

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 covering online marketplaces, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and other consumer and business services. Rakuten connects these businesses through its membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple services. Its advertising and marketing technology operations use customer insights, digital platforms, and commerce data to help brands reach relevant audiences. The company has a strong international presence and works with teams from many cultural and professional backgrounds. Rakuten is known for its Englishnization policy in many corporate functions, although Japanese ability may still be important for local business coordination. Employees typically work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and ownership are highly valued.