Project Manager - Program Management Section, Global Ad Technology Supervis at Rakuten
Tokyo, , Japan -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Project Management, Software Development, Ad Technology, Agile Scrum, Waterfall, Resource Management, Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Technologies, Team Motivation, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Milestone Tracking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Governance

Industry

Software Development

Description
Job Description: Department Overview The Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department (GATD) manages the whole of the advertising systems that power Rakuten. We are a cross-functional and data-driven organization working together in a diverse team spread across four countries: Japan, Singapore, India, and China. GATD Website: http://corp.rakuten.co.jp/careers/feature/adtech/en/ We develop and maintain the comprehensive advertisement platform that allows both internal stakeholders (Rakuten Ichiba merchants) and external advertisers (huge national and international clients) to freely manage their promotional mix and marketing campaigns. Working with us you will be able to learn everything about Rakuten Group's wide range of services and huge data asset. Position: Why We Hire Rakuten's sustained success and continuous growth mean that our Global Ad Technology Supervisory Department (GATD) is entering a pivotal phase of expansion. We are strategically scaling our business to meet the increasing demands of the digital advertising landscape and to capitalize on a multitude of new, transformative projects lined up. These initiatives are ambitious, cutting-edge, and require seasoned project leadership to ensure their successful delivery. We are looking to expand team of project manager who can assist Rakuten affiliate group for a long term vision program which will drive substantial growth for Affiliate business overall. Position Details Affiliate Service Execution - Work closely with Engineers, QA, DevOps , PJM & PDM’s on regular basis. - Be able to engage the conversations to lead to agreements on the requirement finalization. - Be able to co-ordinate with PMO on governance an budget related matters. - Collaborate with Managers, Sr. Managers and sometimes executive reporting as well. - Figure out processes that can help smoothen the work style and be quick to Implement them. - Be able to define strict milestone and track with the team to fulfillment. - Ensuring project goals are met and take precedence over anything. - Carry on retro’s, reviews and keep the team motivated enough. - Get things done mindset is absolute must. Mandatory Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field. - 7-10 years of progressive experience in Project Management, with a significant portion managing complex software development or ad technology projects. - Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects on time and within budget. - Strong understanding and practical experience with various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile Scrum, Nexus( Scaled Scrum ), Waterfall, Hybrid) and relevant tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana, Microsoft Project). - Resource management experience from cost and governance prospective. - Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate distributed, global teams effectively. - Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across diverse cultures and seniority levels. - Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required due to the global nature of our teams. - Understanding of cloud technologies will be a must, as the project is going to be both highly product driven and cutting edge tech implementation. Desired Qualifications: - Experience in the AdTech, or e-commerce industry is highly preferred. - PMP, PGMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are a strong plus. - Development / Engineering background prior to project management. - Worked on product based companies and able to understand and translate the product vision and align it with tech. - CSM/PSM( Minimum Level-1 ) as the project will require running scaled scrum. #engineer #director #projectmanager #globaladdiv 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
Responsibilities
The Project Manager will work closely with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met and to implement processes that enhance work efficiency. They will also be responsible for defining milestones and tracking progress to ensure successful project delivery.
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