AI Project Manager, Communication & Energy Consulting Section - AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC)

Job Description: Business Overview Rakuten group has almost 100 million customer base in Japan and 1 billion globally as well, providing more than 70 services in a variety such as ecommerce, payment services, financial services, telecommunication, media, sports, etc. Department Overview AI Services Supervisory Department (AISSD) provides AI and data science initiatives by leveraging Rakuten group’s data. The department has international culture created by excellent employees joined around the world and provides the cutting-edge data science. Following the strategic vision “Rakuten as a data-driven membership company”, AISSD is expanding our data activities across our multiple Rakuten group companies. Position: Why We Hire AI & Data Consulting Department (AIDC) leverages cutting-edge technologies, including AI and Rakuten Group's abundant dataset, to deliver consulting and project management services. We aim to solve complex business problems and are currently expanding our B2B operations within the mobile industry. Position Details In this role, you will be actively involved in delivering solutions to our client companies through consulting and project management, utilizing our proprietary data, technology (Rakuten AI for Business), and client data. Your responsibilities will include: - Identifying use cases based on client requirements and proposing the optimal AI solution - Defining business requirements customized for each client - Communicating these requirements to our data scientist and data engineer teams, while managing project progress. Mandatory Qualifications: - Strong understanding of the data science field, particularly in generative AI and LLM. - Familiarity with algorithms and evaluation metrics commonly used in machine learning. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Japanese. - Experience in resolving business issues within your own company or client organizations through data analysis. - Proven project management experience, including progress management and other PMO activities. - Experience in proactively driving projects by involving a broad spectrum of teams, such as sales and data science teams. - Proficiency in creating project documentation using tools such as PowerPoint. Desired Qualifications: - Passion and understanding of data, data analysis, and the creation of business value using data. - Ability to work independently and autonomously across multiple teams and functions. - Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills. - Ability to solve problems, think strategically, and design hypotheses. - Strong analytical skills, with experience using programming languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R) and tools or solutions (e.g. DataRobot). - Experience in a business consulting firm. - Experience working in a company or department specializing in data analysis. Additional information on English Qualification Business level of English ( TOEIC 800 above) #projectmanager #technologyservicediv #consultant Languages: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent) In Japanese, Rakuten stands for ‘optimism.’ It means we believe in the future. It’s an understanding that, with the right mind-set, we can make the future better by what we do today. So we challenge ourselves to evolve, innovate and experiment, to create a better, brighter future for everyone. Today, our 70+ businesses span e-commerce, digital content, communications and fintech, bringing the joy of discovery to almost 1.3 billion members across the world. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact us here Rakuten Group, Inc.: rakuten-recruiting-info@mail.rakuten.com Please read the Application Requirements(EN) / 募集要項(JP) before applying. Our Diversity & Inclusion Policy and Application Documents Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. Because of this, you are not required to submit any of the following information in order to apply for our job positions. - Gender - Age - Photo - Nationality - Information not related to business, such as ideological beliefs, family structure, etc. * For legal compliance, we may ask you about your work eligibility. See the details