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

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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.

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, 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.