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

Technical Project Manager

The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) is responsible for building and operating the infrastructure and ecosystem platforms which power the Rakuten Group. Our mission is to provide our Rakuten Cloud and Ecosystem Platforms which will deliver Core Value to accelerate the growth of Rakuten Group services.

The Infrastructure Services Department (INSD) at Rakuten delivers high-quality data center and network services to all Rakuten Group companies globally. We empower Rakuten's innovation with a stable, high-performing, secure, and cost-competitive infrastructure. By proactively addressing challenges and ensuring Rakuten has the infrastructure services it needs to thrive, we enable global business success.

As a technical project manager you are responsible for, under the manager's direction, for datacenter planning, design, and construction management while working closely with and managing vendors.

1) Leading Data Center Procurement Planning and Data Center Construction/Expansion Projects:

- Project management for new data center constructions and procurement

- Formulation and management of procurement and implementation plans for data center facilities and equipment

- Ensuring thorough compliance with data center regulations and laws

- Conducting data center risk assessments and risk management

2) Data Center Budget Management and Cost Reduction Initiatives:

- Project budget planning and management

- Formulation and implementation of cost reduction strategies

- Efficient operation and management of data centers

3) Standardization of Various Data Center Metrics:

- Forecasting future data center demand

- Standardization of data center facility infrastructure

- Cost information for construction, utilities, and related resources

- Standardization of data center security policies

4) AI/ML Technology / Green Initiatives:

- Proposal, planning, implementation, and effectiveness measurement of business efficiency improvements/automation utilizing the latest technologies

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center strategic planning and development

- Background in complex commercial development required in data center industry

- Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise

- Ability to communicate effectively with strong presentation skills, and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders

- Able to take a strategic approach with a track record of contributing to organizational growth

- Strong teamwork mentality, working well with internal and external team members, and able to drive execution through collaboration and networking

- Fluent in Japanese and English