Project Manager - Measurement & Insight Section, Analytics Data Engineering Department (aded)

Rakuten Group Project Manager

Rakuten Group has almost 100 million customer base in Japan and 1 billion globally, providing more than 70 services in a variety such as e-commerce, payment services, financial services, telecommunication, media, sports, etc.

Following the strategic vision "Rakuten as a data-driven membership company", we are expanding our data & AI activities across our multiple Rakuten group companies. Our mission is to provide data products and AI-related products that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of users' marketing activities.

You will be involved in the AI and Data business, which forms the core of Rakuten Group's growth strategy, leveraged by its powerful ecosystem and vast behavioral and purchase data from hundreds of millions of users.

We offer an environment where you can utilize the latest machine learning and data technologies to create products that deliver significant business impact in the rapidly expanding AI/MarTech domain. By collaborating with top-tier members from diverse backgrounds, including data scientists, engineers, and business professionals, you will have ample opportunities to grow in both technical and business expertise.

This is a highly rewarding position where the results of the products you plan and develop directly contribute to customer success and the expansion of the Rakuten Group's revenue.

To further expand our business, we are seeking a project manager with experience in marketing, advertising, and media business.

In this role, you will lead project management for data- and AI-related initiatives within our marketing/advertising AI and software business. You will manage multiple projects end to end, covering schedule, progress, tasks, issues, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and track AI/software development projects
• Manage projects for data analytics services and AI-driven marketing initiatives
• Contribute to implementation of marketing/AI products and to Customer Success
• Manage tasks and deliverable quality across cross-functional teams (incl. data scientists and data engineers)
• Collaboration and coordination with team members having diverse expertise, such as data scientists, data engineers, and business stakeholders
• Identify and manage project risks, resolve issues, and support decision-making
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve project goals
• Participate in requirements definition; understand technical specifications and contribute to reviews
• Handle client communication, proposals, and support planning for new projects

Our team includes many international members and a large number of tech specialists such as engineers, data scientists, and data analysts. You will work in a dynamic environment with diverse perspectives and cutting-edge technologies. Team size: approximately 40–60 members with high diversity.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Advertising/Marketing experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience and deep knowledge in the advertising/marketing industry
• Project management skills
• Business skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability (structured problem solving, logical reasoning, hypothesis-driven approach)
• Strong professional traits (intrapersonal intelligence/self-awareness, personal impact, leadership, entrepreneurial drive)
• Excellent communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as a Project Manager
• Experience working with big data and AI
• Experience in new business development and product launches
• Foundational knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies

Languages: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)