IT Project Manager - Information Technology Division, Rakuten General Insur at Rakuten

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Project Management, Lifecycle Management, Vendor Management, Business Requirements Analysis, System Development, Java, COBOL, Oracle, MySQL, Information Security, Financial Systems, Non-life Insurance, Stakeholder Management, Project Governance, AI Integration

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten General Insurance Co., Ltd. is a non-life insurance company within the Rakuten Group, Inc., seriously aiming to become the industry leader in auto insurance. We offer unique services that maximize the strengths of Rakuten Ecosystem, such as seamless procedures through Rakuten ID integration, insurance premium structures that allow customers to earn and use Rakuten Points, and AI-powered accident response. We are looking for teammates who want to take on challenges together and create new history by fully leveraging the synergies of the Rakuten Group, Inc. Department Overview In the insurance industry, the role and expectations placed on IT are growing increasingly significant. Within the IT Planning Department, we provide comprehensive support for Rakuten General Insurance Co., Ltd.'s business by executing, promoting, and managing the progress of development projects. Furthermore, as a non-life insurance company within Rakuten Group, Inc. we play a vital role in providing security and peace of mind to Rakuten members through collaboration not only with other insurance group companies (such as Rakuten Life Insurance Co., Ltd.) but also with various other companies and services across Rakuten Group, Inc. Position: Why We Hire We are seeking talented individuals to take charge of our ever-increasing number of system development projects. We are strongly committed to in-house development and are looking for professionals who can proactively lead projects by collaborating closely with other departments to distill business requirements into precise system specifications. With numerous large-scale projects currently underway, there are limitless opportunities for you to make an impact upon joining our team. We are also actively integrating AI into our development projects. Position Details We are seeking Project Manager (PM) to oversee the development of both new and existing systems related to our non-life insurance operations. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Project Execution: Steadily executing development projects in accordance with project governance standards and development management manuals - Project Facilitation: Coordinating with other projects and managing schedules to ensure efficient and smooth development processes - Business Alignment: Acting as a representative of the IT department, communicating closely with business units to understand their requirements, and driving projects to completion while refining business requirements as necessary - Vendor Management: Managing costs, schedules, and resource allocation with development vendors Work Environment Information Technology Division is composed of two teams, the IT Development Department and the IT Planning Department, with a total of 34 permanent employees. We also work with approximately 50 to 100 contractors from partner companies who primarily handle development tasks. 80% of our permanent employees joined us mid-career. Many come from outside the non-life insurance industry, so we provide full support for those without prior industry experience. Our primary development language is Java, though COBOL is still used for certain systems, such as our core systems. For databases, we primarily use Oracle and MySQL. Mandatory Qualifications: - IT Project Management and Lifecycle Management skills - Project Management experience (3 years and over) Desired Qualifications: - Experience in managing business system development projects for financial institutions (experience in the non-life insurance industry is a plus) - Experience in legacy system modernization/migration projects - Knowledge of information security - Experience in leading large-scale projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders Other Information: Additional information on Location NBF Shinagawa Tower Additional information on Secondment This position is a seconded position from Rakuten Group, Inc. to Rakuten General Insurance Co., Ltd. #engineer #director #projectmanager #fintechgroup #RakutenGeneralInsurance 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. 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Responsibilities

The Project Manager will oversee the development of new and existing non-life insurance systems while managing project execution and governance. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, managing development vendors, and aligning business requirements with technical specifications.