Senior PMO, Portfolio Management Department (RMI Strategy & Product Office)

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

About Organization

The Strategy & Product Office (SPO) is at the forefront of driving strategic innovation maximizing revenue and enhancing customer value for Rakuten Mobile. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PMO Specialist to join our dynamic Portfolio Management Office. This critical role will be instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives by effectively collaborating and aligning with a diverse range of internal Japanese stakeholders. This position requires driving projects forward by engaging numerous stakeholders including sales marketing shop/customer support development teams legal and other back-office staff.

Job Duties

1) Strategic Initiative Management & Delivery:

Develop & strengthen 3rd party business partnerships and new business ideation. Drive multiple strategic initiatives and projects from inception through to successful completion ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope. This includes end-to-end ownership of key strategic initiatives within the SPO portfolio.

2) Product Portfolio & Governance Leadership:

Lead the management of the SPO Product Portfolio ensuring alignment with overall business strategy. Establish and maintain robust internal and external governance frameworks for the SPO driving adherence and continuous improvement in project and portfolio management practices.

3) Critical Japanese Stakeholder Communication & Alignment:

Proactively streamline communication and foster collaboration with key Japanese stakeholders (Rakuten Shop Marketing CS Revenue Office Finance B2B/B2C GHR etc).

4) Executive Forum Facilitation & Management:

Organize drive and manage critical executive forums such as the System Development Committee (SDM) meetings ensuring productive discussions clear decision-making and effective follow-through on action items.

5) Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration:

Facilitate effective communication collaboration and alignment across various departments to ensure all parties are engaged informed and contributing to project success.

6) Process & Governance Enhancement:

Continuously support the establishment refinement and enforcement of PMO processes standards and governance frameworks to ensure consistent efficient and high-quality project delivery across the SPO.

7) Risk & Issue Management:

Proactively identify track and manage project and portfolio-level risks issues and dependencies escalating as necessary and developing effective mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.

8) Reporting & Strategic Communication:

Prepare and present clear concise project and portfolio updates status reports and strategic insights to senior management and relevant stakeholders enabling informed decision-making.

9) Cultural Nuance & Strategic Bridging:

Leverage native Japanese proficiency and deep cultural understanding to effectively navigate and adapt to Japanese business customs and communication styles building strong trust-based relationships and serving as a critical bridge between SPO and Japanese stakeholders

Minimum Qualification

Languages Proficiency: Japanese (Native-Level) English (Business-Level).
Proven experience (10 years) in a Project Management Office (PMO) or Project/Program Management role within a complex organizational structure.
Demonstrated ability to successfully drive cross-functional initiatives to closure particularly in environments involving multiple internal business units.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with a track record of building consensus and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualification

Experience in the telecommunications or technology industry.
Consulting Background in technology sector.
Experience working in a global company with diverse cultural teams.

Languages:

English (Overall - 3 - Advanced) Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Description:About OrganizationThe Strategy & Product Office (SPO) is at the forefront of driving strategic innovation maximizing revenue and enhancing customer value for Rakuten Mobile. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PMO Specialist to join our dynamic Portfolio Management Offi...