Manager, Travel RSAD Group

Rakuten Group is a global Internet services company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating across a wide range of businesses including e-commerce, fintech, mobile, digital content, advertising, travel and professional sports.

Founded in 1997, Rakuten has built a diverse ecosystem of services used by millions of customers worldwide. The company combines technology, data and innovation to create products and services that enrich the lives of its customers and support businesses around the world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and data-driven Digital Product Manager to lead the development and growth of the Rakuten Travel AD Program. In this role, you will drive product strategy, manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user experience, achieve business objectives, and ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic product roadmap for the Rakuten Travel AD Program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from concept development and planning through launch, optimization, and ongoing enhancements.
• Partner closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other stakeholders to drive product innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify product bottlenecks, evaluate performance, and implement effective solutions to improve outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day product operations to ensure platform stability, service availability, and a seamless user experience.

Experience & Skills:

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, including product strategy, planning, development, launch, and post-launch analysis.
• Ability to conduct thorough market research to understand and identify market trends, customer needs and competitor landscape.
• Proficiency in interpreting data and metrics to drive decision-making, measure product success, and uncover areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision, requirements, progress, and outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and optimize product performance.

Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.