Product Manager, Ichiba Search Experience - Search Department (SED) job opportunity at Rakuten International.

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Rakuten International Product Manager, Ichiba Search Experience - Search Department (SED)
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Ichiba Search Experience - Search Department (SED)

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Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Group, Inc. is the largest e-Commerce company in Japan, and provides a variety of services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to many users all over the world.   Department Overview   The Rakuten Search team creates powerful, customer-focused search .  Whenever a customer visits an Rakuten services and types in a query or browses through product categories, the Rakuten Search services go to work. We design, develop, and deploy high performance, fault-tolerant distributed search systems used by millions of Rakuten customers every day. Our Search product management team works with key business like Ichiba to commerce user facing user experience.    Position: Position Details We are seeking a Product Manager to spearhead the ongoing enhancement of our search user experience and functionality in Ichiba . This role involves developing and executing a product roadmap aimed at o ptimizing search functionalities, ensuring that our users can quickly find relevant products and information. Fluency in Japanese is essential, as a key aspect of this position is collaborating with Japanese-speaking stakeholders and understanding local market nuances.   Key Responsibilities  Product Strategy & Roadmap - Define and maintain the product vision and strategy for search-related features.   - Develop and prioritize a product roadmap that aligns with the company’s objectives and user needs.   - Conduct market and competitive analysis, especially focusing on the Japanese e-commerce landscape.   User Research & Insights - Conduct user research (including Japanese-speaking user groups), analyze feedback, and translate insights into actionable product improvements.   - Work closely with the analytics team to measure search performance (e.g., conversion, click-through rates) and continuously optimize based on data-driven insights.   Collaboration & Stakeholder Management   - Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, customer support), ensuring smooth communication and alignment of goals.   - Engage with Japanese-speaking stakeholders to understand requirements and address concerns specific to the Japanese market.   - Present product updates, progress reports, and future plans to leadership and relevant stakeholders on a regular basis.   Project Management & Execution   - Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from conception to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.   - Define success metrics, monitor key performance indicators, and iterate product features based on performance data and user feedback.     Mandatory Qualifications:   Education & Experience   - Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.   - 3-5+ years of experience in product management, with a proven track record in search or recommendation systems for e-commerce or related industries.   Language Skills - Fluency in Japanese (both written and spoken) is a must .   - Excellent command of English, enabling effective communication within a global team.   Technical & Domain Expertise   - Demonstrated experience working with search technologies, recommendation engines, or related analytics tools.   - Familiarity with product management best practices and agile methodologies.   - Strong understanding of user behavior and market trends, particularly in Japan.   Analytical & Communication Skills   - Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret complex analytics and translate them into actionable product strategies.   - Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.   Soft Skills   - Highly collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams.   - Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.   - Passion for user-focused product development and continuous improvement.   #engineer #strategyplanning #productmanager #commerce

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