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RakutenBusiness Overview The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) drives the growth of Rakuten's ecosystem by delivering innovative, high-quality technology platforms characterized by integrated control and strategic partnerships. Within TPD, the Cloud Platform Supervisory Department (CPSD) develops and manages Rakuten's state-of-the-art cloud platform, empowering global scalability and accelerating innovation across its diverse business units. Department Overview The Cloud Platform Enablement Department (CPED) drives Rakuten Group's global infrastructure strategy by building and operating a robust private cloud platform and supporting public cloud environments. We empower application engineers to build reliable and scalable systems while ensuring unified support and consistent quality across all departments. The Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) is a cross-functional team responsible for creating and implementing cloud-related best practices, guidelines, and governance policies. Our primary mission is to ensure that cloud resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve Rakuten's business objectives. We drive our multi-cloud strategy across GCP, AWS, Azure, and OCI, accelerating cloud adoption, enhancing security, standardizing processes, fostering faster innovation, and optimizing cost efficiency (FinOps) throughout the organization. Position: Why We Hire As public cloud adoption continues to grow across the organization, there is an increasing need for a Technical Account Manager (TAM) who can bridge the gap between internal Business Units (BUs) and the CCoE team, supporting cloud utilization from both technical and business perspectives. With over 2,000 public cloud asset owners across Rakuten Group, we are looking for a professional who can guide each team to use cloud safely, appropriately, and efficiently. We are looking for a TAM who can deliver CCoE governance policies and best practices to internal users and maximize the value of cloud adoption. Position Details As a TAM, you will serve as the bridge between CCoE and internal service teams, supporting Business Units in leveraging cloud technology from both technical and business perspectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Account Management - Regularly review cloud usage of assigned BUs and understand their technical challenges - Review and drive approval workflows for BU cloud requests (new project, account, subscription creation, etc.) - Provide first-line support and troubleshooting assistance for cloud technical issues faced by BUs - Provide technical advice on cloud resource configuration changes, IAM, networking, and more 2. Governance Promotion & Compliance Support - Communicate and roll out CCoE governance policies, security guardrails, and operational rules to assigned BUs - Periodically verify that BU cloud usage complies with CCoE policies, security requirements, and RGR - Notify assigned BUs of policy violations or security risks and support remediation - Review Change Management (CM) tickets and verify execution content (pre- and post-operation) 3. Cloud Adoption Support & Enablement - Provide cloud best practices and architecture guidance to assigned BUs - Support BU cloud cost optimization (FinOps) through cost analysis, alert configuration, and resource review recommendations - Promote the use of internal e-Learning content and follow up on completion status - Respond to technical inquiries from BUs and contribute to knowledge accumulation and FAQ maintenance 4. Cross-team Collaboration & Escalation - Bridge BU needs to the appropriate CCoE teams (security, networking, architecture, etc.) - File and manage support cases and escalations with cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) - Drive coordination and resolution of technical and governance issues arising between BUs and CCoE - Communicate CCoE initiatives and policy changes to BUs in a timely manner and support smooth adoption 5. Documentation & Reporting - Document cloud usage status, issues, and improvement actions for assigned BUs and produce regular reports - Contribute to creating and updating CCoE operational runbooks, FAQs, and knowledge bases - Feed back BU insights to CCoE and reflect them in policy and process improvements - Analyze trends in cloud requests and inquiries and propose improvements Work Environment You will work as part of a 12-member team, collaborating with global members. English is the primary language of communication and is used in all daily meetings, Slack interactions, and documentation.
RakutenBusiness Overview The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) drives the growth of the Rakuten Ecosystem by delivering innovative, high-quality technology platforms characterized by integrated control and strategic partnerships. Within TPD, the Ecosystem Platform Supervisory Department (EPSD) develops scalable and reliable platforms that support the entire Rakuten Ecosystem globally, fostering a culture of ownership and data-driven decision-making. Department Overview The Marketing Cloud Platform Department (MCPD) is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and implementation of the company's marketing-related product portfolio. Our core mission is to empower Rakuten's internal marketing teams by providing engaging, respectful, and cost-efficient marketing platforms centered on customer needs. Position: Position Details The position is crucial to support and execute successfully promoting adoption software services developed Inhouse to Internal and External clients. As a counterpart to both the Japan HQ and outside Japan stakeholders, bringing value to marketing productivity. Our primary mission is to successfully deliver an "Accessible, Stable, and Productive Ecosystem Services" for Internal and External Marketing clients. Portfolio of this role encompasses various service orientations such as marketing, customer loyalty, incentives, satisfaction, retention and engagement success. Responsibilities - Achieve and grow revenue from Rakuten Internal and External Clients. - Manage communication and reporting to Client, Management, business partners. - Create go to market strategy for products, execute, manage pipeline and analysis. - Acquire and onboard new clients, cross-sell products by collaborating with relevant partners and stakeholders. - Propose and explain product/service pricing to clients, support budgeting communication with relevant stakeholders. - Manage product budget, forecasting, negotiation with clients, stakeholders; analyze business results and work on risk management. - Support relevant monthly/quarterly business reporting meetings with stakeholders. - Influence product development, priorities, pricing and roadmap with clients’ feedback.
AdidasPURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION - Orchestrate cross-functional product creation teams across apparel, accessories, and footwear to deliver the category vision to target consumer groups across all creation layers and distribution channels. - End-to-end ownership and management of the project lifecycle, including strategic roadmap planning, milestone execution, senior leadership alignment, and high-level engagement with external partners (creation partners, key accounts). - Translate high-level strategies into actionable tactical plans to drive effective consumer connection and cultural adoption. - Partner directly with local and global stakeholders to ensure cohesive local/global ranges are brought to market with a powerful, balanced mix of storytelling, product excellence, and commercial availability. - Act as a proven strategist, negotiator, and leader, decisively auditing and steering product creation direction based on consumer insights and commercial viability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, maximizing functional and leadership capabilities through active coaching and mentorship. - Foster a highly collaborative, matrix-focused culture within the team to ensure seamless cooperation with interlinked regional and global departments. - Lead by example embodying and championing core brand values and corporate culture. - Serve as a visionary anchor for team members by co-developing and clearly communicating strategic directions, product creation processes, and critical milestones. - Proactively identify business opportunities and mitigate risks initiate decisive action plans in partnership with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders. - Leverage expert-level knowledge of the end-to-end product creation process across all product divisions to streamline operations and accelerate speed-to-market. - Engage and align with cross-functional leadership in Japan and South Korea to maximize the market impact of regional product drops. - Drive product development and leverage category sourcing strategies to deliver cutting-edge material and design innovation while consistently hitting profitability and margin targets. - Accelerate Key Account business by delivering superior service, optimized product tiers, competitive pricing, and precise launch timing. - Shape the long-term product vision by establishing a robust innovation agenda and a multi-year product roadmap in collaboration with design and development partners. - Serve as the central cross-functional product marketing anchor and strategic point-person for respective team units. - Monitor and optimize category financials and KPIs (including sell-in/sell-through rates, article efficiency, and volume metrics), implementing immediate commercial or structural solutions when needed. - Curate, prepare, and present product ranges during creative, design, and selection review sessions, ensuring alignment at major internal brand milestones. - Collaborate closely with the Senior Director to architect short-, mid-, and long-term product creation strategies that secure industry leadership for the creation center. - Cultivate an influential industry network translating external market insights into actionable business opportunities for the brand. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE - Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute industry-leading products. - Exceptional leadership capabilities: adept at setting clear frameworks for performance, autonomy, and professional growth. - In-depth, comprehensive knowledge of apparel, accessories, and footwear product creation pipelines. - Advanced analytical acumen paired with a solution-driven, results-oriented, and highly creative mindset. - Thrives in high-velocity, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong lateral thinking capability with the courage to challenge the status quo to achieve superior brand outcomes. - Expert understanding of the Japanese and South Korean consumer landscape, retail accounts, macroeconomic trends, and market dynamics. - Adept at conflict resolution and diplomatic negotiation in high-stakes environments. - Strong change management capabilities with a track record of guiding teams through organizational or process evolutions. - Highly collaborative nature with an innate ability to build and maintain high-trust relationships. - Willingness and flexibility to travel as required by the business. - Deep passion for sports, fashion, art, music, and sneaker culture. KEY RELATIONSHIPS - Product Design - Product Operations / Development (Multiple Locations) - Japan Business Unit & Local Cross-Functional Teams including Senior Leaders - South Korea Business Unit & Local Cross-Functional Teams including Senior Leaders - Global Lifestyle Business Unit & Go-To-Market Teams - Global Business Affairs Team - Global Sourcing Team - External Collaboration Partners/Accounts REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - University degree or equivalent professional education required. - Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional work experience. - 5+ years of experience managing diverse, cross-functional, or global teams within a complex matrix organization. - 5+ years of experience in product creation, product marketing, or merchandising within the fashion, lifestyle, or sportswear industries. - Proven track record of success in high-tier product marketing and strategic partnership management. - Advanced proficiency in standard business tools (MS Office Suite, internal PLM software). - Fluency in English and Japanese (written and spoken) is required.
OpenAIOpenAI’s Enterprise Go-To-Market organization helps the world’s largest companies adopt and scale our AI platform across their business, from ChatGPT Enterprise to our developer and APIs. We partner with organizations across Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Retail to build new AI-powered customer experiences, transform operations, and reimagine how work gets done in highly regulated and technically complex environments. As adoption accelerates through pilots, experimentation, and develop-led use cases, the GTM team turns that momentum into durable, enterprise-wide deployments. We are looking for a senior, high-agency business development representative to help build and scale our Japan Strategic & Large Enterprise, DNB and Startup motion. This person should be able to create pipeline through thoughtful outbound, strong discovery, disciplined follow-up, and clear stakeholder mapping. This is not a junior execution role. It is a front-line role for someone who can help shape the motion while working closely with ADs, technical teams, and HQ. At the same time, this role is designed as a launchpad for future sellers at OpenAI. It’s a highly strategic position with meaningful exposure to enterprise sales, product, and customer strategy. You’ll build core skills in discovery, stakeholder mapping, deal shaping, and executive communication, while developing a deep understanding of how leading companies adopt AI.
MercariThe position of Partner Sales Specialist we are recruiting for is responsible for maximizing the expansion of partner stores that will open in 'Mercari Shops', as well as negotiating contracts and project management for utilization promotion. Specific job responsibilities include sales activities aimed at EC managers of major businesses (mainly major companies in the reuse retail industry). Proposals for promotional introduction after listing, sales expansion consulting. Management of sales status to achieve goals. Management support for business progress. Management support for team members. Contract negotiations regarding economic conditions and responsibilities with partners. Sales support through partners such as closing support.
IHG Hotels & ResortsCo-lead the localization, definition, delivery and performance of Luxury brands in the assigned region. The role works closely with the regional Commercial, Operations, D&E and Development teams to ensure ‘Hotel Ready’ deployment of initiatives, drive brand and hotel performance and support our growth agenda. Design and implement a system of continuous improvement to ensure competitiveness, consistency and quality of the guest experience, utilizing consumer insights, competitive analysis and system appetite to drive decisions.
RakutenBusiness Overview Rakuten Group provides innovative services in the telecommunications and IT industries, aiming for growth in the global market. In recent years, we have been expanding our services for corporate clients, providing DX solutions that empower businesses and maximize their enterprise value. Department Overview We aim to strengthen our mobile services for corporate clients and grow them into a core pillar of our business. By capitalizing on the accelerating adoption of DX (Digital Transformation) in enterprises, we will solve our customers' challenges by providing innovative services that maximize the use of mobile technology. This position is part of the Service Planning Department and will be responsible for planning and providing optimal solutions, primarily centered around mobile services, to meet the needs and solve the challenges of corporate clients. You will be able to work with cutting-edge technologies, create innovative services that change society, and experience personal growth through collaboration with diverse industries, all while having significant discretion to be involved consistently from planning to implementation. Position: Why We Hire Rakuten Mobile has been expanding its infrastructure as a telecommunications carrier; however, with the changing market environment, customer needs have become more diverse and sophisticated. We are now in a phase where we must go beyond single communication technologies, flexibly combining diverse solutions, services, and cutting-edge technologies to create value that truly solves our customers' challenges. In this context, we are looking for individuals who do not limit themselves to specific technical domains, but who can gather information from a broad perspective, analyze the current situation, define the "ideal state" themselves, and translate it into tangible outputs. We are seeking individuals who will not just operate or improve existing services, but who can think autonomously and take the initiative to lead projects, with a clear focus on the overall growth of Rakuten's mobile business. Position Details - Planning and developing mobile and peripheral solutions (device services, mobile data plans, etc.) to address corporate management challenges - Formulating new business models by integrating multiple advanced technologies - Designing and building "ideal service delivery structures," including mobile basic services and device sales, based on internal and external sales requirements - Leading and managing complex projects by effectively engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders - Project Examples - Planning of new services leveraging technologies surrounding the mobile business (5G, AST SpaceMobile, AI, Cloud, IoT, etc.), including market analysis, sales strategy, business planning, and operational setup - End-to-end service strategy formulation and operational design to accelerate customer DX (including consideration of mobile basic services and rate plans) Work Environment You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamically expanding organization, collaborating with global teams both inside and outside the company. We foster an environment where you can stay on top of the latest market trends while leveraging AI and other technologies to gather information, conduct analysis, and turn your ideas into reality with speed and efficiency. Our team consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds, including those from global IT companies and manufacturing firms, beyond just the telecommunications sector. We have a wide range of age groups and experience levels, with each member focused on their own mission, working together to drive a variety of projects centered around mobile technology. Mandatory Qualification: - At least 3 years of work experience - Eager to take on new challenges - Highly motivated to actively learn and deepen understanding of unknown knowledge and technologies - Able to tenaciously tackle problem-solving even in difficult situations - Experience in project planning and management - Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Desired Qualifications: - Practical experience in planning or developing new services for corporate clients - Experience in service planning and development integrating multiple technical elements in the IT/DX field - Experience in deeply understanding corporate management challenges and proposing solutions Other Information: Additional information on Location Futako Tamagawa Rise Office Zip Code :158-0094 Location : Futako Tamagawa Rise 13F, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku. Tokyo
IHG Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Sapporo Position: Night Manager (Front Desk) About the Role Lead the hotel through the night—ensuring smooth operations, guest safety, and exceptional service. You’ll be the key decision-maker after hours, guiding the team and representing the hotel. Key Responsibilities - Oversee all night operations and guest experience - Handle guest requests, issues, and emergencies - Coordinate with departments for seamless service - Lead and support the night team - Manage nightly reports and financial checks What We’re Looking For - 2+ years leadership experience in Front Office or Guest Services - Fluent in Japanese and English - Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills - Opera PMS experience is a plus Benefits - 10 days off per month - Uniform provided - Staff discounts at IHG hotels worldwide - Strong training and career development Diversity & Inclusion Be yourself at IHG. We value diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. Lead with confidence. Deliver exceptional stays.
IHG Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Sapporo Position: Executive Pastry Chef About the Role As Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry function, creating exceptional desserts for the Club Lounge, Afternoon Tea, All Day Dining, Japanese Kappo restaurant, and in-house cake shop. This is your opportunity to bring your creativity to life and shape memorable guest experiences in a luxury setting. Key Responsibilities - Oversee all pastry kitchen operations - Lead, develop, and inspire your team - Design menus tailored to each concept - Ensure quality and consistency across all offerings - Manage cost, inventory, and hygiene standards - Collaborate across departments to elevate the guest journey What We’re Looking For - Proven leadership experience in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants - Strong team management and coaching skills - Creative, adaptable, and detail-oriented Benefits - 10 days off per month - Staff discounts on stays and dining at IHG hotels worldwide Diversity & Inclusion We believe the best experiences are created by diverse teams. At IHG, you’ll be welcomed as you are—your background, perspective, and individuality are valued. Join a team where you can bring your whole self to work and help us create something truly special together. If you’re ready to create desserts that people remember long after the last bite—we’d love to hear from you.
RakutenBusiness Overview The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) drives the growth of Rakuten's ecosystem by delivering innovative, high-quality technology platforms characterized by integrated control and strategic partnerships. Within TPD, the Cloud Platform Supervisory Department (CPSD) develops and manages Rakuten's state-of-the-art cloud platform, empowering global scalability and accelerating innovation across its diverse business units. Department Overview The Cloud Services Department (CLSD) at Rakuten Group provides high-quality cloud infrastructure and platform services to application developers across Rakuten. Our mission is to enable secure, scalable, and efficient digital innovation. We deliver key domain services, including compute, storage, core infrastructure components, databases, container platform, observability, and gateway solutions, empowering Rakuten application teams to focus on their core business objectives. Position: Why We Hire The business of Rakuten Group, Inc. is rapidly growing and our private cloud is rapidly growing as well. To support such growth, many interesting and ambitious projects are ongoing. We’re searching for new members who can enjoy such interesting and ambitious projects. We’re also welcoming those who can propose new ideas which can further support Rakuten Group, Inc.'s growth, with internal/external technologies and flexible mind. Position Details We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in Kubernetes, container technologies, and Linux systems, coupled with proven software development capabilities. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and operating our core infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace a "Get Things Done" mindset, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence within a large enterprise setting. Key Responsibilities 1) Operation - Cluster/Node Provisioning - Alert/Incident Handling (24/7 OnCall. Daily Rotation roughly 1d/week) - OS/Middleware Update - Security Requirement Achievement - Midnight Release, Midnight Monitoring - Operation Manual Creation - Risk Analysis of Production Environment Operation 2) Development - Design/Proposal Doc (Diagram, pros/cons comparison) - Cluster/Node auto provisioning - OS/Middleware auto upgrade, self-service upgrade - Engineer Self-healing 3) User Support and Migration Support - Support special cases which user support group cannot handle - Support migration from the legacy platform to new private cloud Work Environment - 17 members - Language: Go, Python, Groovy, Shell Script - Infrastructure: Private Cloud (Kubernetes, Baremetal, VM, Container) - Provisioning/Operation: Ansible, multiple inhouse tools written in Go and operator pattern (redhat operator framework, etc.), jenkins - Monitoring: prometheus, cortex, grafana, kibana, Datadog, PagerDuty - CI/CD: Jenkins - Knowledge Tool: Confluence - Project Management: JIRA - Communication Tool: Slack, MS Teams, Viber Mandatory Qualifications: - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Holder (Note: If not currently held, successful candidates are required to obtain CKA certification within 3 months of joining) - Experience of designing and developing web services with a "statically typed" programming language (At least 2 from golang/java/C++ etc.) - 3 years experience in operating large-scale, mission-critical systems (e.g., cloud platforms, banking, telecommunications). - Experience as a Tech Lead - Native Japanese language proficiency. - Strong sense of responsibility to keep the stability of the system, and to output artifacts by deadline - Get things done mind for projects to meet the deadline - Experience of leading projects - Deep understanding and experience of Kubernetes/container/Linux provisioning and trouble shooting - Basic knowledge of networking, TCP/IP - Basic knowledge of distributed system and HA structure - Experience of large scale system operation (100+ servers) - Those who can follow to the strict rules such as document creation and approval process which is mandatory for infrastructure Desired Qualifications: - Participate in open source activities, OSS contributor - Bachelor/Master's degree around computer science, engineering, or related fields - Experience of automation of large scale system operation - Experience of development of middle - large scale application - Experience of multiple monitoring tool (prometheus, cortex, grafana, datadog, newrelic, elasticsearch, kibana, etc.) - Private/public cloud experience