IT Project Manager - Customer Service Development Department, Product Development Division, Rakuten Payment, Inc.(Secondment)
Rakuten Tokyo, Japan
Software Development · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The IT Project Manager will design, develop, and manage products throughout their entire lifecycle, from initial planning to release and maintenance. They act as a central point of contact, coordinating across design, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to ensure successful product delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience. Proficiency in Japanese is required, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.
Full description
Job Description:
Designs, develops and manages activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life. Serves as the central resource with design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing as the product(s) move to production and distribution. Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line.
- Collaboration & Interaction: Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the wider firm business. Frequently advises others on complex matters. May be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets.
- Complexity & Problem Solving: Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.
- Knowledge & Application: Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas.
- Typical Degree & Years of Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Some barriers to entry exist at this level, requiring department review.
Languages:
English (Overall - 1 - Beginner), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)
