Job Description:Business OverviewThe 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 OverviewThe Infrastructure Services Department (INSD) at Rakuten delivers high-quality data center and network services to all Rakuten Group companies globally. We empower Rakuten's innovation with a stable, high-performing, secure, and cost-competitive infrastructure. By proactively addressing challenges and ensuring Rakuten has the infrastructure services it needs to thrive, we enable global business success.Position:Position DetailsAs a product leader of Data Center Strategy Office, you are responsible for, under the manager's direction, strategic planning, mid-to-long term capacity planning, and data center development. This role requires experience in strategic planning, investment, DC capacity planning, technical lead, internal/external stakeholder management, and team development to accelerate Rakuten’s Data Center’s growth.1) Data Center Vision and Policy Formulation- Formulation and management of data center business plans- Formulation of long-term growth strategies for data centers- Development of strategic synergies across the entire Rakuten Group with other internal service organizations- Strategy formulation for external sales services of data centers and cloud2) Data Center Demand Management and Utilization Promotion- Hearing and summarizing needs and requirements from internal and external stakeholders- Formulation of necessary future requirements- Planning for optimal data center resource allocation based on needs and required capacity3) Data Center Revenue and Expense Management- Planning and management of cost allocation for data center resources- Formulation of medium-to-long-term allocation plans, considering future data center maintenance and operation costs4) Data Center Medium-to-Long-Term Procurement Plan- Formulation of inventory management and procurement plans aligned with future demand- Formulation of allocation plans considering data center market prices- Formulation of data center procurement and development plans linked to allocation strategy5) AI/ML Technology/Green Initiatives- Proposal, planning, implementation, and effectiveness measurement of business efficiency improvements/automation utilizing the latest technologies Mandatory Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of experience in data center strategic planning and development- Background in complex commercial development required in data center industry- Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise- Ability to communicate effectively with strong presentation skills, and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders- Strategic approach and a track record of contributing to organizational growth- Strong teamwork mentality, working well with internal and external team members, and able to drive execution through collaboration and networking- Fluent in Japanese and English #engineer #productmanager #technologyplatformdiv Languages:English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)