Device Technical Project Management Leader - Group Sales Division

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This role leads technical projects involving devices and services within Rakuten’s Group Sales Division. Requirements typically include experience managing cross-functional technical projects, coordinating engineers, vendors, sales teams, and business stakeholders, plus knowledge of device development, procurement, testing, deployment, or lifecycle management. Strong communication, planning, risk management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are expected. The candidate should be comfortable working across Japanese and international teams, managing schedules and budgets, resolving technical and operational issues, and translating business requirements into practical delivery plans. Experience in telecommunications, mobile devices, IT, or large-scale enterprise environments is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English may be required or strongly preferred.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, logistics, and professional services. Rakuten is known for integrating these businesses through its membership program and loyalty platform, allowing customers to use Rakuten services across multiple parts of their daily lives. Rakuten Mobile has expanded the company’s role in telecommunications, while Rakuten’s international operations support its global technology and commercial ambitions. The company employs people from many nationalities and promotes a fast-moving, entrepreneurial work culture. Roles often involve cross-functional collaboration, large-scale digital platforms, customer-focused innovation, and coordination between Japanese headquarters and overseas teams.