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Group Manager - Data Center Strategy Office, Infrastructure Services Department (INSD)

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-05-27 → 2026-11-11

Core

Formulating and driving data center business strategy, business planning, and P&L management to support Rakuten's global infrastructure growth.

Role type

Group Manager, Data Center Strategy

Builds

Data center business strategy, annual/mid-term business plans, demand forecasting models, and partner/customer contract frameworks

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / Cloud Services

Required skills

Business strategy formulation, P&L management, financial planning, market analysis, demand forecasting, inventory planning, contract negotiation, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration

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 listed

Responsibilities

Develop mid-to-long term growth strategies for the data center business; Own and manage P&L for the data center business; Negotiate and manage contract terms with key partners and customers; Lead, manage, and develop Group members to build a high-performing team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership