Group Manager - Data Center Strategy Office, Infrastructure Services Department (INSD)
Core
Formulating and executing data center business strategy, financial planning, and demand/inventory management to support Rakuten's global infrastructure growth.
Role type
Group Manager, Data Center Strategy
Builds
Data center business strategy, growth plans, and operational frameworks for AI/GPU-ready infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives.
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Cloud Services / Renewable Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Business strategy formulation, P&L management, financial analysis, demand forecasting, inventory planning, contract negotiation, market analysis, team leadership
Preferred skills
AI/GPU infrastructure planning, cloud services (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), green energy initiatives, colocation procurement, data center design and operation, global team management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop mid-to-long term growth strategies for the data center business; Own and manage P&L for the data center business; Manage demand forecasting models and inventory planning; Negotiate and manage contracts with key partners and customers; Lead, manage, and develop Group members to build a high-performing team
Seniority
Group Manager, strategic leadership
