Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
RakutenThe Rakuten Group’s core management philosophy is to "empower people and society through innovation." With a user base of over 100 million in Japan (and over 1 billion globally), we provide more than 70 diverse services—ranging from e-commerce platforms like our online marketplace and travel booking sites, to financial services such as online banking, media services, and professional sports. By covering a wide spectrum of life scenes and organically linking our various services, we have built a robust business model known as the "Rakuten Ecosystem." Within this framework, Rakuten Payment, Inc., as a member of the Rakuten Group’s FinTech group, develops businesses centered on payment services—including "Rakuten Pay," "Rakuten Point Card," "Rakuten Edy," and "Rakuten Check"—as well as marketing solutions. With the power of technology, we aim to create a world where anyone can enjoy the same value no matter where they are. As the digital landscape of society rapidly expands, we aim to connect the online and offline worlds more seamlessly, enabling everyone to lead their daily lives with safety, security, and greater convenience through the power of technology. Striving for such a society, we are committed to addressing the diverse challenges faced by all people and walking together toward the next stage of innovation. The Operations Improvement Group is an organization where "improvement does not end with a proposal: you take ownership to drive the initiative and measure the actual results." We welcome candidates who are committed to "seeing improvement projects through to completion within a single organization" and who are driven by a desire to "track success through tangible outcomes."
- At least 5 years of professional experience: including at least 3 years in PM or operations - Hands-on experience leading multiple projects simultaneously with stakeholder management - Ability to independently analyze data using SQL or BI tools: experience in KPI design and measurement - At least 3 years of end-to-end improvement experience: process design, execution, and measurement - Experience leading a team or project, including coaching and reviewing others - Experience creating process design documents, reports, and proposals in Markdown or Confluence - Japanese and English (Business level)
- At least 5 years of practical experience in improvement activities or project management (PM). - Practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives). - Experience in designing and driving cross-functional projects, along with hands-on experience in team management, hiring, and talent development. - Experience in service level management (SLA/SLO). - Experience as an IT consultant, delivering IT operational improvements from planning through to execution. - Ability to lead negotiations and discussions in English with non-Japanese speakers. - Strong motivation for future management roles and a keen interest in team building.
