Technical Project Manager - Data Center Strategy Office, Infrastructure Services Department (INSD)

Job Description:

• Business Overview
• The Technology Platforms Division (TPD) drives the growth of Rakuten's ecosystem by delivering innovative, high-quality technology platforms characterized by integrated control and strategic partnerships.

Within TPD, the Cloud Platform Supervisory Department (CPSD) develops and manages Rakuten's state-of-the-art cloud platform, empowering global scalability and accelerating innovation across its diverse business units.

• Department Overview
• The Infrastructure Services Department (INSD) at Rakuten delivers high-quality data center and network services to all Rakuten Group companies globally. We empower Rakuten's innovation with a stable, high-performing, secure, and cost-competitive infrastructure. By proactively addressing challenges and ensuring Rakuten has the infrastructure services it needs to thrive, we enable global business success.

• Position:
• Position Details
• As a technical project manager you are responsible for, under the manager's direction, for datacenter planning, design, and construction management while working closely with and managing vendors.

• 1) Leading Data Center Procurement Planning and Data Center Construction/Expansion Projects:
• - Project management for new data center constructions and procurement
• - Formulation and management of procurement and implementation plans for data center facilities and equipment
• - Ensuring thorough compliance with data center regulations and laws
• - Conducting data center risk assessments and risk management

• 2) Data Center Budget Management and Cost Reduction Initiatives:
• - Project budget planning and management
• - Formulation and implementation of cost reduction strategies
• - Efficient operation and management of data centers

• 3) Standardization of Various Data Center Metrics:
• - Forecasting future data center demand
• - Standardization of data center facility infrastructure
• - Cost information for construction, utilities, and related resources
• - Standardization of data center security policies

• 4) AI/ML Technology / Green Initiatives:
• - Proposal, planning, implementation, and effectiveness measurement of business efficiency improvements/automation utilizing the latest technologies

• Mandatory Qualifications:
• - Minimum 5 years of experience in data center strategic planning and development
• - Background in complex commercial development required in data center industry
• - Ability to solve problems using analysis, technical and organizational expertise
• - Ability to communicate effectively with strong presentation skills, and the ability to impact and influence stakeholders
• - Able to take a strategic approach with a track record of contributing to organizational growth
• - Strong teamwork mentality, working well with internal and external team members, and able to drive execution through collaboration and networking
• - Fluent in Japanese and English

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Languages:

English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)