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