Job Description:Job Description:Business OverviewThe FinTech Group Company provides various fintech (financial) services, including payment services such as Rakuten Card, point programs, internet banking services, securities trading services, and insurance services. Rakuten's strength lies in providing a wide range of fintech services from online to offline.Department OverviewRakuten Payment is the company responsible for payment services within the Rakuten Group. We provide payment services such as "Rakuten Pay" and "Rakuten Point Card," connecting merchant companies (stores where Rakuten Payment services can be used) with users, contributing to the promotion of a more convenient cashless society.The Customer Service Development Department is a division that develops cross-functional services for Rakuten Payment's merchant companies and internal use.We are responsible for the entire process of developing platform services that span across various payment services, from the planning stage to post-release operations. We handle a wide range of services, including management tools for merchants to support business efficiency and sales growth, AI-powered data integration platforms and fraud detection systems to support internal operations. Since we are not limited to specific businesses, we can acquire a broad range of market trends and business knowledge related to Rakuten Payment services. It is a rewarding environment where you can contribute to the growth of the payment business by utilizing cutting-edge technology.Position:Why We HireWe are looking for individuals who can work with existing members to create services while incorporating new technologies to strengthen our organization as the services and products we oversee expand.Position DetailsAs a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing product development projects and business DX promotion projects that are provided cross-functionally to Rakuten Payment's merchant companies and within Rakuten Payment. You will conceptualize and plan products that can contribute to users and business, and be responsible for stakeholder management, ROI definition, execution formation design, project deliverable definition, risk management, and delivery planning.Work ImageYou will lead the project to success by working together with project managers, product managers, and multiple engineering teams while conducting risk management, WBS management, and visualizing dependencies.Number of products/services managed simultaneously: approximately 10 servicesNumber of projects per service: 4-5 projectsScope of Responsibility- Setting project milestones and building consensus- Organizing project formation- Defining project deliverables- Risk management- Understanding project status and reportingWork EnvironmentProject managers and engineers work together as a team (4 to 9 members per team) to develop and operate services.Nationality ratio: 60% foreign nationals, 40% JapaneseMandatory Qualifications:- 3+ years of project management experience- Communication skills to involve stakeholders and move things forward- Experience in managing multiple team projects- Individuals with a challenging spirit who can proactively carry out their duties- Team management experience (including member development)Desired Qualifications:- Experience with agile development- Experience with data analysis- Work experience in the financial industryPosition Highlights- Gain a broad perspective and diverse experienceSince you will be responsible for a wide range of Rakuten Payment services (Rakuten Pay, Rakuten Point Card, etc.) in a cross-functional manner, you can gain a broad perspective and diverse experience without being confined to a specific area.- Involved in the entire process from planning to operationSince you can be involved in the entire process of service development (planning, design, development, testing, release, operation), you can experience the sense of accomplishment of bringing your ideas to life.- Access and utilize cutting-edge technologySince you can be involved in the development of data integration platforms and fraud detection systems that utilize cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning and AI, you can improve your technical knowledge and skills.- Large discretion and ability to act independentlyWith large discretion, it is easy to reflect your ideas and judgments in the service, allowing you to proactively promote services.Frequency of English/Japanese UseJapanese usage frequency:- 90% of work is conducted in JapaneseEnglish usage situations:- Communication with foreign members and offshore members- Reading and writing technical documentsOthers Information:Additional information on LocationNBF Shinagawa TowerAdditional information on SecondmentThis position will be employed by Rakuten Group, Inc. and seconded to Rakuten Payment, Inc.*For more details, please refer to the following pages.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▼ About Company ・History of the Rakuten Brand ・Rakuten Group as a Global Company ・Giving Back to Society ▼ Latest Company News ・Press Release ・Investor Relations ▼ Video Links ・Other Rakuten Group Activities ▼ Conditions of Employment ・Rakuten Group Employee Benefits ----------------------------------------------------------------------------#ProjectManager #ProgramManagement #projectmanager #programmanager #FinTechGroupCompany #fintechgroup #RakutenPay #RakutenPay #RakutenPointCard #RakutenPointCard #RakutenPayment #accounting #Salesforce #Pega #BPM #DXLanguages:English (Overall - 1 - Beginner), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)