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Head of Business Planning & Strategy - Ad & Media Company (A&M)

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Core

Define and execute mid-to-long-term business strategies for Rakuten's Ad & Media Company, leveraging unique ecosystem assets (100M+ members, data, AI) to drive transformational growth and monetization.

Role type

Senior strategy & business planning leader (Head of Business Planning & Strategy)

Builds

New business models, growth strategies, and organizational structures for the Ad & Media Company

Domain

Advertising, Media, and E-commerce

Required skills

Strategic planning, business portfolio design, growth strategy, M&A evaluation, cross-functional leadership, executive decision-making support, organizational transformation

Preferred skills

Proven business growth leadership, product leadership, sales leadership, experience at global consulting or tech firms

Technologies

AI technologies, data analytics

Responsibilities

Develop mid- to long-term business strategies and annual plans; Identify key management challenges based on market trends; Design and optimize business and service portfolios; Define KPIs and resource allocation; Lead transformation initiatives and evaluate M&A opportunities; Develop next-generation business leaders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with executive-level influence