Project Manager - Company CIO Office (CIOO)

To realize our technology strategy, you will lead the following initiatives:

​・Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships and collaborating with relevant departments and key stakeholders

・Project Planning and Execution: Developing project plans, managing progress and issues, and leading the implementation phase

・Current State Assessment and Analysis: Investigating and analyzing existing IT environments and business workflows

・Solution Proposal and Implementation: Formulating and executing technical and operational solutions

< What We’re Looking For>

・Strong leadership with the tenacity to drive projects to successful completion, even under challenging circumstances

・A proactive learner who embraces change and actively integrates new technologies and methodologies into their work

・Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage others and drive organizational initiatives forward

・A customer-centric mindset, with a passion for enhancing service quality and maximizing business value

The Technology Management Section is a diverse team comprising members with various technical backgrounds, including network infrastructure, server infrastructure, and web development. We are an organization that fosters active discussion while respecting each other's expertise.

Communication with relevant departments is primarily conducted in English.

While your primary affiliation will be with Rakuten Group, this role is expected to concurrently hold a position at Rakuten Mobile.

・Over 5 years of experience in project management

・A proactive learner and self-starter who can independently acquire knowledge and take action to ensure project success, even in unfamiliar domains

・Basic knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

・Experience in leading team members as a team lead or in an equivalent capacity

・Ability to identify issues independently and take proactive steps toward their resolution

・Strong communication skills to facilitate smooth collaboration and lead a team effectively

・Business-level proficiency in English

・Business-level proficiency in Japanese

・Professional certifications such as PMP or Project Manager (Information Technology Engineer Examination)

・Experience in projects utilizing cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

・Experience in network maintenance and operations within a telecommunications carrier

・Experience in developing IT governance frameworks (policies, rules, processes, and guidelines)