[Hiring] Product Manager, Data Monetization @Rakuten Symphony

Role Description

Rakuten Mobile is at the forefront of data-driven innovation. Having successfully implemented robust data platforms and AI orchestration layer, we are now entering an aggressive phase of data monetization. We are seeking a Data Product Specialist to serve as the techno-functional resource bridging our business strategy and platform/ engineering teams.

In this role, you will own the data products [monetizable assets], translate complex technical capabilities into high-value business outcomes and support technical architecture designs and roadmaps. You will be the delivery partner of Rakuten Mobile’s monetizable assets, driving growth through deep client/ vendor partnerships and ensuring technical efficiencies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data Product Ownership & Monetization: Own the lifecycle of data-led monetizable offerings, including identifying high-value data assets, shaping productized use cases, and driving adoption, scalability, and revenue growth.
• Client Solutioning & Business Engagement: Serve as the techno-functional bridge between enterprise/ business and internal teams, gathering requirements, leading discovery discussions, and aligning data/ tech capabilities to business needs.
• Technical Architecture & Delivery Enablement: Support the design of solution architecture, data flows, and integration approaches, by working closely with engineering and platform teams to ensure scalable and feasible delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance: Partner with Data, Engineering, AI, Legal, Privacy, and Governance teams to ensure data offerings are compliant, operationally robust, and ready for commercialization.
• Market Intelligence & Growth Strategy: Track market trends, customer needs, and competitive developments in data monetization to inform product roadmap, packaging, and strategic growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech, MBA or MS preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in product techno-functional roles.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in data monetization, data-led product development.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to navigate complex organizational structures, manage business planning, and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Roles: Product Manager, Technology Consultant.
• Functions: Data Monetization, Data Product.

RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES

• Always improve, always advance. Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen.
• Be passionately professional. Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best.
• Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika. Use the Rakuten Cycle to success in unknown territory.
• Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest satisfaction for workers in a service industry is to see their customers smile.
• Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team.