Product Line Manager [Immediate Start]

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 : https : / / symphony.rakuten.com

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 https : / / global.rakuten.com / corp / .

Role Overview

As an PLM Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for the assigned product line, aligning with overall company objectives. Identify new market trends, emerging technologies (e.g., 5G, SDN / NFV, Edge Computing, AI / ML in Telecom, IoT), and potential disruptors. Build compelling business cases for new product initiatives, including market sizing, revenue projections, cost analysis, and ROI. Develop and prioritize the product roadmap; translate strategy into clear requirements and release plans. Conduct competitive analysis and drive differentiation, including pricing and packaging considerations. Lead go-to-market planning and execution in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Define and track product KPIs; ensure financial targets (growth, profitability) are met. Drive cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and external partners. Manage the product lifecycle from introduction to growth, maturity, and sunset.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision & Roadmap : Define the 5G product line strategy, develop long-term roadmaps, and identify market opportunities through continuous analysis of 5G trends and competition.
• Product Definition & Requirements : Gather, prioritize, and translate customer and market requirements into detailed product specifications and features, leveraging a deep understanding of 5G technology.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with R&D, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure product development aligns with strategy and market needs.
• Go-to-Market & Commercialization : Develop and execute comprehensive launch plans, including pricing, positioning, and sales enablement strategies for new 5G products.
• Customer & Partner Engagement : Act as a key liaison with strategic customers and partners, gathering feedback and building strong relationships to inform product evolution.
• Product Lifecycle Management : Monitor product performance, drive continuous improvements, manage product iterations, and plan for end-of-life transitions.
• Business Case & Financial Acumen : Create compelling business cases for product investments, demonstrating financial viability and ROI for 5G solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred 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.