Product Line Manager, Network Slicing

Why should you choose us?

Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit :

Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan’s newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global.

To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud-native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development.

Let’s build the future of mobile telecommunications together!

About Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE : 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to 2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has over 30,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit .

The Opportunity :

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Product Line Manager to lead the strategic direction and lifecycle management of our groundbreaking Network Slicing solution portfolio. This critical role demands a deep technical understanding of 5G network architectures, particularly across RAN, Core, and Transport domains, coupled with extensive expertise in O-RAN compliant products and Service Management & Orchestration (SMO) integration.

You will be instrumental in defining the product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution for our Network Slicing offerings, ensuring they meet the evolving demands of mobile network operators and enterprise customers. If you possess a unique blend of technical acumen, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to drive complex product initiatives from concept to commercial success in the telecom space, we invite you to be a part of our journey.

Key Responsibilities :

Network Slicing Vision & Strategy :

• Define and champion the long-term product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Network Slicing solutions, aligning with overall company objectives and market trends in 5G.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify unmet needs, emerging use cases, and strategic opportunities within the Network Slicing domain across various industries (e.g., IoT, automotive, industrial automation).
• Translate complex technical requirements and industry standards (3GPP, O-RAN) into clear, actionable product definitions and specifications.
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment.

Product Lifecycle Management :

RAN (Radio Access Network) :

O-RAN Compliance & SMO Integration :

Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution :

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership :

Qualifications :

RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES :

Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviours that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.