CareerPlan

Product Innovation Manager: Product Strategist / Facilitator

Tokyo, JapanFull-time2026-08-24 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead product development engagements and innovation programs for customers and partners in financial services, tech, and retail using design thinking and agile methodologies.

Role type

Senior Product Innovation Manager / Facilitator

Builds

Customized innovation programs, product prototypes, and pilot solutions for external clients and internal stakeholders.

Domain

Fintech / Digital Payments / Innovation Consulting

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Product innovation facilitation, Agile/Scrum mastery, Design thinking, Stakeholder management, Business development, Strategic planning, Cross-functional leadership, Presentation skills, Japanese fluency, Korean fluency

Preferred skills

Payments technology knowledge, Startup experience, Management consultancy background, Open Banking/Crypto/VR/AR expertise

Technologies

Agile frameworks, Design Sprint tools, Prototyping platforms

Responsibilities

Facilitate product development sprints and innovation workshops for clients; Develop and mature Digital Labs service offerings; Evangelize Digital Labs products to drive business development; Lead diverse teams of designers and developers; Advise partners on disruptive technologies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities