Job Description: Business 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 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 Details As 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 cloud 2) 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 capacity 3) 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 costs 4) 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 strategy 5) 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 strategic planning and development (Data Center domain preferred) - Background in complex commercial development (data center industry experience preferred) - 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) In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70+ businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com *Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality* - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details

Product Manager - Data Center Strategy Office, Infrastructure Service Department (INSD).

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