Project Manager - Project Promotion Office, Life & Booking Business Promotion Department(C&M)

Job Description

Business Overview

Rakuten Group offers over 70 services globally, spanning diverse fields including E-commerce, Travel, and Digital Content; Fintech services such as credit cards, banking, securities, electronic money, and smartphone payment apps; Mobile services, including our mobile carrier business; and Professional Sports. By organically connecting these services through our membership program centered on Rakuten members, we have built a unique "Rakuten Ecosystem" that is unparalleled.

• Rakuten in Numbers: corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/services

Department Overview

The Life & Booking Business Promotion Department was established in April 2026 under the direct supervision of the executive in charge of the booking domain (including Travel, Golf, and Beauty businesses). We act as a specialized task force for project management and business problem-solving.

In collaboration with each business head, we focus on business management and strategic planning, supporting the resolution of strategic issues and the development of new initiatives for each business unit.

Position:

Why We Hire

We are currently expanding our support for each business within the Life & Booking domain, focusing on strategic assistance and project execution. Due to increasing demand for our support, we are looking for new team members to join us. This is a significant challenge aimed at driving further growth for our services and contributing to the advancement of the entire industry alongside our clients.

We are in a phase where we are proactively tackling major challenges, such as inflation and the rising demand from inbound tourism, and we are looking for individuals who are eager to take on these challenges with us.

attraction

• You will be involved in the booking sector, which continues to show significant growth within the Commerce & Marketing division.
• As a small, elite team, individuals have significant discretion, allowing you to be involved in decision-making with a sense of speed.
• We foster an environment where motivated individuals are actively promoted, regardless of their tenure or years of experience.
• You will have the opportunity to engage in everything from strategic planning to execution and problem-solving at the core of each business.

Position Details

In this position, you will be assigned to work on a project-by-project basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Management (PM/PMO tasks)
• Business Promotion Support (Data visualization and information organization using BI tools and AI)
• Support for organizational infrastructure development (e.g., management accounting, development project administration)

Examples of Projects

• Project support for businesses under the Life & Booking domain

Examples: Strategic planning projects, online payment integration projects, and project management office (PMO) operations for development initiatives.

Work Environment

Team Composition

• 1 Senior Manager and 2 members.
• Age Range: 20s to 30s.
• Background: 100% new grads.

Mid-career Backgrounds

• Planning professional from the internet industry

Success Story: Career Path

• Hired with a management track in mind; currently leading key projects.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in business
• Basic PC skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

Experience in consulting and project management within strategic domains.

Experience in business planning and strategy formulation at an operating company.

Qualifications & Skills

(Preferred) Bookkeeping

(Preferred) Skills in building dashboards using DOMO or Tableau

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Rakuten Crimson House

1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score exceeding 800 (or similar level of English ability) or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country.

Proof of qualifications will be required by the time of the job offer.

If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by Rakuten, during selection process is required.

Rakuten Group, Inc. Homepage Link

• Benefits:corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/benefit
• Recruitment Information:corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/information * Employment type is detailed
• Rakuten Culture:corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/culture

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