This role leads marketing-related projects from business requirement definition through development prioritization and delivery. Responsibilities are likely to include gathering requirements from marketing stakeholders, translating business needs into clear specifications, coordinating with product, engineering and design teams, managing priorities, schedules, risks and dependencies, and communicating progress to management. Candidates should have project or product management experience, strong stakeholder coordination and documentation skills, and an understanding of digital services or marketing technology. Experience working with software development teams, knowledge of agile methods, analytical thinking, and business-level Japanese and English communication would be valuable. The successful candidate is expected to balance customer and business needs while driving projects to completion in Rakuten's fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem that includes online marketplaces, financial services, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten's business model connects these services through a common membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across the ecosystem. The company has a significant international presence and employs people from many countries, particularly in technology, product, marketing, and corporate roles. Its working environment is generally fast-paced and collaborative, with substantial interaction across business units. Rakuten places importance on innovation, data-driven decision-making, and English use in many corporate settings, although Japanese ability is often valuable for domestic-market roles and stakeholder communication.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, software engineering, marketing, finance, education, tourism, healthcare, and international business, with Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo as major employment centers. Its culture combines efficient modern services with strong traditions, respect for others, punctuality, and careful attention to quality. Lifestyle advantages include excellent public transport, safe cities, diverse food, good healthcare, and easy access to mountains, beaches, and historic towns. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can offer more space and lower rent. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by an employer; requirements depend on qualifications, education, and job type. A Certificate of Eligibility is usually arranged before arrival. New residents should plan for housing deposits, registration at the local municipality, health insurance, tax procedures, and learning basic Japanese. Work culture can be formal, though international companies are often more flexible.
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