Technical Project Manager - Data Center Strategy Office, Infrastructure Services Department (INSD)

Job Description

This role supports data center strategy and infrastructure services projects at Rakuten. Candidates are expected to have strong technical project management experience, ideally involving data centers, cloud infrastructure, networks, facilities, or large-scale IT environments. Responsibilities may include planning and coordinating cross-functional projects, managing schedules, budgets, risks, vendors, and stakeholders, and preparing reports for senior management. The role requires excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work across technical and business teams. Experience in infrastructure planning, construction, migration, or service operations is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English, or the ability to work effectively in Rakuten’s international environment, may be required.

Company Info

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, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s membership and loyalty platform connects many of these services, giving customers access to integrated online and offline experiences. Rakuten Mobile and its wider communications infrastructure are important parts of the company’s growth strategy, supported by extensive data center and cloud-related operations. The company has a strongly international workforce and promotes English as a working language in many departments. Employees may work with teams across Japan and overseas, making collaboration, adaptability, and technical expertise particularly valuable. Rakuten is known for its entrepreneurial culture, large-scale technology investments, and emphasis on innovation and customer-focused digital services.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, cloud computing, telecommunications, data centers, engineering, finance, tourism, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo and Yokohama have the broadest selection of professional roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing technology and business communities. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for seniority, and careful communication. Daily life is convenient, safe, and supported by excellent public transportation, healthcare, and public services, although housing and commuting costs can be high in Tokyo. Foreign professionals may need an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa or another appropriate work status, usually sponsored by the employer. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for a points-based visa with faster permanent-residence eligibility. Relocating typically involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a phone contract. Learning practical Japanese is highly recommended for everyday life and career development.