Business Strategy for Rakuten Mobile (Directly reporting to the COO) - Communications & Energy Company (C&E)

Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten Group provides over 70 services across a wide range of domains both in Japan and internationally, including internet services such as e-commerce, travel, and digital content; fintech (financial) services including credit cards, banking, securities, e-money, and smartphone app payments; mobile carrier services; and professional sports. *Our Businesses Key Figures https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/services/ Department Overview The organization you will be joining is a newly established unit reporting directly to the COO of Rakuten Mobile.

Rakuten Mobile is evolving daily to deliver attractive services to a broader customer base. To drive further growth, we are focused on maximizing profitability and building a robust governance framework through strategic planning, strengthening organizational competitiveness, formulating improvement policies, monitoring, and institutionalizing operational processes. Our responsibilities are wide-ranging—from supporting executive decision-making to hands-on problem solving and project execution.

This is a challenging position, perfect for someone who wishes to demonstrate leadership and contribute directly to the company's transformation. Position Why We Hire: We are expanding our team to strengthen our organizational capabilities in line with our rapid business growth. Position Details: You will be responsible for driving Rakuten Mobile’s growth through strategic planning, strengthening organizational and competitive capabilities, improving service quality and productivity, and leading cross-group projects.

Key Responsibilities: - Formulating annual business plans. - Planning, designing, and implementing operational governance. - Planning and managing key executive meetings, including Management Committee meetings. - Identifying and analyzing critical company issues and agenda items, and developing actionable solutions. - Leading high-priority, company-wide special projects (including strategic planning, decision-making support, and execution).

Mandatory Qualifications: *Industry experience is not required. - 5+ years of project management experience on the business side at a consulting firm, OR 5+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business planning, or business development at a corporate entity. - Business-level proficiency in English (TOEIC score not required). Desired Qualifications: - Experience in Corporate Strategy (Keiei-kikaku) at a corporate entity.

- Experience in developing/launching business models, management models, or new services. - Experience in formulating and executing plans to strengthen organizational competitiveness, improve productivity, or drive operational excellence. - Experience in planning and managing high-level meetings (e.g., Board of Directors, Management Committee, Executive Off-sites). - Experience in planning and executing company-wide organizational transformation.

- Experience leading cross-national/multicultural teams in project execution. - Management consulting experience. - Experience in corporate development (e.g., partnerships, M&A). - Experience in the internet services industry. Other Information Additional information on Location: Rakuten Crimson House 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Related Pages: - Employee Benefits: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/benefit/ - Employee Conditions: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/information/ - Culture: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/careers/culture/   #business #strategyplanning #communicationsandenergy #RakutenMobile  Languages: Japanese (Speaking - 4 - Fluent)