Project Manager
Business Overview Are you interested in building the next generation of internet services that reach hundreds of millions of users across the globe every day? Rakuten Group, Inc. is on a mission to empower individuals and society through innovation and entrepreneurship. Today we have 70+ businesses in 29 countries across a range of sectors, with a key part of this being our presence in FinTech and Rakuten Payment, Inc. Our global solutions enable end-users and merchants to quickly and safely make and accept payments. Not only that, but we strive to delight our end-users by bringing them the full benefits of Rakuten membership in our Payment offerings, for example by leveraging our famous Rakuten Points! Department Overview Sitting within Rakuten Payment Inc’s System Division, the Cross Service Development Department (XSDD) plays a crucial role. XSDD focuses on business-critical initiatives across our products and platforms. Our vision is to build and shape payment technologies that support our users’ daily lives now and into the future. Why We Hire Due to the growing responsibilities of our department, we are looking for a Project Manager to help drive forward our innovative products and solutions across backend and mobile. As part of our team, you will get to see behind the scenes of the technology that enables modern, online life. You will also play a key role in delivering that technology in terms of planning and execution. Position Details Responsibilities: - Understanding and using appropriate project management tools and techniques to cover timelines, quality/scope, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement, and communication to support multiple projects - Proactively communicating and coordinating with all internal and external stakeholders including Software Engineers, Technical Product Managers, Project Managers, and Business/Marketing professionals - Suggesting improvements and changes to our processes, tools, and more where you see opportunities - Handling multiple projects and/or streams of work - Taking responsibility for reporting - Creating and maintaining project documentation - Facilitating meetings effectively and distributing meeting minutes
- 3+ years of professional experience leading multiple projects concurrently - Being comfortable as a part of a technology-oriented organization with a focus on delivering technical projects - Understanding the Software Delivery Lifecycle, Agile, and Waterfall - Strong team player who thrives in an international, multicultural environment Additional information on English Qualification - A TOEIC score of 800 or more (or equivalent) - Japanese language skill is not necessary
- Relevant project management certifications