<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Renewable energy company with over ¥50B in annual revenue, operating across electricity retail, solar power development, and storage battery solutions, is searching for a Product Manager to own the vision and roadmap of its core Customer Information System platform. Following a recent acquisition of a smart home subsidiary, the company is building a connected ecosystem linking energy production to household consumption - and this role sits at the center of that transformation.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>You'll define the next-generation product vision for a mission-critical platform that powers billing, customer management, and partner operations across the entire business.</li><li>Deep market and customer research will be core to your work - uncovering pain points and translating them into product plans that solve real problems for utility operators and internal teams.</li><li>Daily collaboration with an offshore engineering team means writing clear requirements and ensuring delivery stays aligned with your roadmap - strong English communication is essential here.</li><li>You'll design and execute a GTM strategy for horizontal expansion, taking a platform built for internal use and scaling it to licensed external partners and new markets.</li><li>Managing a complex stakeholder landscape is central to this role - the people depending on this product range from billing teams to sales to B2B partners, and each group needs your attention.</li><li>Your PdM lead has driven digital transformation at major Japanese enterprises, creating a mentorship-rich environment where strategic thinking is valued over rigid hierarchy.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years in product management with meaningful experience on B2B systems or platform products is required.</li><li>Hands-on experience formulating and executing GTM strategies for SaaS or packaged software - you've taken products to market, not just managed backlogs.</li><li>You've navigated stakeholder coordination and decision-making in matrix organizations where consensus isn't handed to you.</li><li> product lifecycle experience - from requirement definition through commercial release - is essential.</li><li>Business-level Japanese is strongly preferred; however, candidates with deep energy-sector or utility platform expertise will be considered regardless of Japanese ability.</li><li>Background in the electricity retail or utility sector, or experience with large-scale platform products such as trading platforms, ERP ecosystems, or multi-tenant SaaS, is a strong plus.</li><li>You must be based in Japan or eligible to work here</li></ul><p><br />Key Highlights of the Role</p><ul><li>Own vision, roadmap, and KPI design for the core platform that connects how an entire energy business operates - this isn't a maintenance role.</li><li>Join during a pivotal transformation period where the company is rebuilding pricing models, launching new services, and integrating a newly acquired smart home business.</li><li>Work alongside a multicultural team spanning 10+ nationalities, where ideas are debated on merit and flexible working styles are genuinely embraced.</li><li>Gain rare platform-level PdM experience in the renewable energy space - a sector with strong tailwinds in Japan and globally.</li><li>High autonomy with direct exposure to executive leadership, in a company backed by ¥5.6B in capital and positioned for continued strategic growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><ul><li>Tokyo</li></ul><p>Reference number : 06940-0013383520</p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuNDA0MTMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing enterprise SaaS company serving as a "compass for generative AI adoption" is looking for a Product Manager to join their core product development team. The company provides cutting-edge AI-powered SaaS solutions and consulting services designed to transform contact center operations across Japan's finance, retail, and manufacturing industries.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The company is rapidly growing its product portfolio, including X-Boost, a generative AI SaaS platform streamlining complex B2B2C inquiry and response operations, and X-Ghost, an autonomous AI voice response solution for contact centers.<br /> <br /> As a core member of the product development team, you will lead planning and requirements gathering to enhance product value. Working closely with the development team at a hands-on level, you will drive development and improvements from roadmap creation to feature design and data-driven evaluation. This role offers a clear path to expand your responsibilities as a full Product Manager over time.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Practical experience in product planning or product management for in-house products.</li><li>Experience driving product planning and improvements based on market, competitor, and user needs analysis.</li><li>Basic understanding of or interest in AI-related products and technology trends.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across business, development, marketing, and sales teams.</li><li>Hands-on experience with SaaS or AI-related products is a plus.</li><li>Experience in the contact center industry is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join a fast-growing company at the forefront of Japan's generative AI revolution.</li><li>Play a core role in shaping enterprise SaaS products transforming contact centers across Japan.</li><li>Enjoy a flexible super flextime working system with no core hours and remote work available.</li><li>Competitive salary package ranging from ¥8M to ¥15M per year with performance-based incentives.</li><li>Be part of a mission-driven team that values initiative, co-creation, and a playful spirit.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 15 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013416243</p><p> </p><p> #ProductManager #SaaS #Hiring #Japan #ContactCenter #ProductManagement #AIPM</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjQ3MzUyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> AI-powered hospitality tech company serving nearly 10,000 properties across APAC is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the build of its GenAI platform and agentic commerce capabilities.<br /> <br /> Travelers are already shifting from traditional search to planning trips through ChatGPT and Gemini. This company is positioning itself at the center of that shift, transitioning from a SaaS platform to an "Outcome-as-a-Service" model where autonomous AI agents drive business results for hotels.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> <br /> Sr. PdM, Gen AI | Build Agentic Commerce for Hospitality<br /> </p><ul><li>You'll own the strategy for making the platform's hotel inventory and data discoverable by AI systems, building the structured data layer, schema markup, and syndication that lets LLMs accurately recommend properties.</li><li>Agentic commerce readiness is yours to lead: implementing protocols like MCP and UCP so that major AI platforms such as Gemini and ChatGPT can book hotels directly through the platform, capturing revenue that would otherwise flow to OTAs.</li><li>You'll build the roadmap for traveler-facing AI agents that guide users from trip planning through booking completion, measured by direct revenue contribution.</li><li>The AI Concierge Manager is part of your scope: designing the infrastructure that lets hotel operators use natural language to direct AI agents managing revenue, guest communications, and operations.</li><li>This role sits at the intersection of ML engineering, data, business development, and customer success, and you'll be the one translating the company's data assets into actionable AI products.</li><li>You'll report to the VP of Product and work closely with the CPO, with high visibility across the entire organization.</li><li>The platform integrates data from its booking engine, CRM, and chatbot across 8,000+ properties, giving you a unique data advantage that competitors with siloed systems cannot match.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>5+ years of B2B2C SaaS product management experience, with at least 2 years spent on AI/ML-powered products specifically.</li><li>Solid understanding of how AI agents consume data: structured data, API design, and protocol integration such as MCP/UCP.</li><li>You measure success through metrics like AI Discovery Share, zero-click conversion, and direct revenue contribution, not feature delivery.</li><li>Proven ability to set the strategic direction while also getting into the weeds with technical QA and issue investigation when needed.</li><li>Professional fluency in English is required.</li><li>Japanese proficiency is a plus but not mandatory for this role.</li><li>Background in hospitality, travel tech, fintech, or e-commerce is valued but not required.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>You'll be defining a new product category: the shift from GUI-based SaaS to agentic commerce is the company's biggest strategic bet, and this role leads it.</li><li>The company's integrated data platform spanning booking, CRM, and chat gives you a competitive moat that no amount of prompt engineering can replicate elsewhere.</li><li>Your work directly determines whether thousands of independent hotels stay visible as AI displaces traditional search, or get buried behind OTAs.</li><li>PMs operate with real autonomy: propose your own quarterly OKRs, pitch initiatives to leadership, and drive execution with minimal oversight.</li><li>Flextime with no core hours and a hybrid setup with roughly two days per week</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 9 - 14 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013418736<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuMjI2MTguMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>An internationally iconic outdoor and lifestyle brand - one whose products, values, and environmental mission have built a cult following across more than 60 countries - is growing its Japan Technology team. With a strong retail and e-commerce presence in Japan and deep integration into global systems spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC, this is a company where technology decisions carry real weight, and where the culture genuinely reflects what the brand stands for.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Technology division is expanding its TPM function in 2026, creating a newly defined role that sits between business strategy and technical execution - you won't be inheriting a rigid structure, you'll be helping shape one</li><li>As the Enterprise Technical Product Manager for Japan, you will own the roadmap and prioritization decisions for enterprise platforms</li><li>You will work closely with Business Analysts who surface the business challenges, then take the lead on determining which solution path is most appropriate - global adoption, local customization, or net-new build</li><li>You will represent Japan in live global platform discussions currently underway around CRM consolidation and CDP migration, aligning with US and EMEA counterparts</li><li>Day-to-day you will manage the product backlog, write user stories, drive sprint planning, and make clear trade-off decisions on scope, quality, and schedule in collaboration with Engineering, QA, and external vendors</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Some background in product management, business analysis, ERP consulting, or IT project management - seniority matters less than genuine interest in owning strategy</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Salesforce is a strong advantage; deep ERP consulting experience is particularly well-suited to this role</li><li>Native or near-native Japanese is required - the majority of internal stakeholder communication is conducted in Japanese</li><li>Business-level English for global team collaboration - live strategy conversations with international counterparts are a regular part of this role</li><li>A mindset that asks "why" before "how" - comfortable sitting with ambiguity and working toward a reasoned recommendation rather than jumping to the first available solution</li><li>Currently based in Japan and holds valid work authorization (Japanese citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Full flextime with no core hours</li><li>Overtime is fully compensated on top of base salary - a meaningful differentiator in Japan's IT market where unpaid overtime is still common</li><li>A company-wide day off once a month, no on-call obligations after hours, and genuinely low overtime expectations</li><li>Regular use of English with global teams across the US and EMEA - a real opportunity for professionals who want international exposure built into their daily work</li><li>Personal discount on the brand's own products, ski resort access and company-organized outdoor events</li><li>Hybrid working with just two office days per week</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Kanagawa</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>6 - 9 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013400740</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuMTM5NTQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing insurtech startup leveraging AI to transform how global insurers handle claims is looking for a Senior Product Manager to drive their enterprise product roadmap.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>They are building an enterprise-grade AI product suite used by global insurance companies, with significant growth and innovation ahead.</li><li>You will own key product pillars end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Data Science, Design, and Customer Success to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.</li><li>You will act as the voice of the customer, translating complex technical capabilities into features that deliver measurable ROI for enterprise insurers.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Proven enterprise SaaS product management experience is mandatory.</li><li>A strong background leading backend-heavy product work, including architecture, integrations, and scalability, is essential.</li><li>Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment is required.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive product decisions.</li><li>Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills with Fluent in Japanese and English communication.</li><li>Knowledge of the insurance sector or AI product experience is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Own the product roadmap for an AI platform transforming the global insurance industry.</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior PMs in a product-led culture.</li><li>Work closely with global enterprise customers, shaping products that solve real, large-scale problems.</li><li>Join a high-growth insurtech startup with ambitious goals and a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013406451</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjM1ODEyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> Own the Payments Platform at a Fast-Growing Hospitality Tech Company<br /> <br /> AI-powered hospitality tech company serving nearly 10,000 properties across APAC is looking for a Senior Product Manager to own and scale its global payments platform. The company is publicly listed, profitable, and growing at 30%+ YoY, with a team of 190 people spanning 16 nationalities across 9 countries. Currently shifting from traditional SaaS toward an "Outcome-as-a-Service" model powered by autonomous AI agents, this is a business at an inflection point with payments sitting at the very core of how it generates revenue.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>You'll have full ownership of the payments strategy and roadmap, covering Japan and a rapidly expanding international footprint across Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hong Kong.</li><li>Transaction economics are yours to optimize: processing costs, pricing models, and financial performance all feed directly into the company's net revenue contribution.</li><li>PCI compliance, security architecture, and fraud prevention fall under your responsibility as product owner.</li><li>You'll work directly with domestic Japanese payment gateway partners, a critical gap the team needs filled, while also managing global acquiring relationships.</li><li>Data analysis and financial modeling will be central to how you prioritize, diagnose issues, and prove business impact through conversion uplift and cost reduction.</li><li>This role acts as the strategic bridge between engineering, business development, customer success, and external payment partners.</li><li>You'll report to the VP of Product and collaborate closely with the CPO and VP of Business Development, with high visibility across the entire organization.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Deep, hands-on experience in the payments domain is non-negotiable: gateway integrations, acquiring-side operations, multi-currency environments, 3D Secure optimization, and authorization rate management.</li><li>5+ years of product management experience shipping high-transaction-volume products in SaaS or platform environments.</li><li>You measure success through commercial outcomes like conversion uplift and net revenue contribution, not feature delivery alone.</li><li>Comfort with data analysis and financial modeling, including the ability to build models, query databases, and connect numbers to strategic decisions.</li><li>Willingness to operate at both the strategic level and get into the weeds with hands-on QA and issue investigation when the situation demands it.</li><li>Professional fluency in both Japanese and English is required.</li><li>Familiarity with API-first architectures and experience alongside data science or ML engineering teams is a strong plus.</li><li>Background in hospitality, travel tech, fintech, or e-commerce is valued but not mandatory.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Own one of the company's most commercially critical products at a moment of aggressive international expansion.</li><li>Your payments expertise is the strategic advantage this team needs most, because domain knowledge is valued above all else here.</li><li>Join a genuinely international workplace where 80% of colleagues come from outside Japan and collaboration happens across 9 countries daily.</li><li>PMs operate with real autonomy: propose your own quarterly OKRs, pitch initiatives to leadership, and drive execution with minimal micromanagement.</li><li>Compensation is structured as 100% base salary with no bonus split, giving you strong, predictable earning power.</li><li>Hybrid work with roughly two days per week</li></ul><p><br /> You must be based in Japan or hold a valid work visa.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 10 - 15 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013408081<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2hhbmcuTGUuMTYzMDcuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A forward-thinking startup backed by one of the world's largest automotive groups is on a mission to make vehicles a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected. As the group's first-ever startup acquisition, this company is now expanding its vision to build next-generation EV software platforms for millions of riders around the world - powering products from the #1 motorcycle manufacturer on the planet.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>-You will lead product management for all EV motorcycle software products, owning the vision and strategy from conception through to global launch.<br /> -Reporting directly to the President of the Tokyo Office, you will mentor and grow a team of Product Managers while working cross-functionally with hardware and software leaders across international markets.<br /><strong> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><p>-Native-level Japanese and fluent English are mandatory.<br /> -7+ years of product management experience in Agile environments, with at least 2 years managing PM teams.<br /> -Proven track record of launching and scaling consumer-facing software products globally.<br /> -Experience working with large strategic partners, joint ventures, or complex organizational ecosystems.<br /> -Ability to operate at executive level while staying close to execution and driving real outcomes.<br /> -Experience delivering software products that interact with hardware is a strong advantage.<strong><br /> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><p>-Define and lead the EV software strategy for the world's #1 motorcycle manufacturer.<br /> -Be at the forefront of a global electric vehicle transformation backed by an iconic automotive brand.<br /> -Join a vibrant startup culture with the stability and reach of a world-class automotive group behind you.<br /> -Play a pivotal role in shaping products that will be ridden by millions of people worldwide.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 25 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013387438</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjk0NTU2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A rapidly growing AI technology firm established as a strategic subsidiary of a major publicly listed Japanese corporation. The company specializes in utilizing Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to develop innovative SaaS solutions and AI Agents that revolutionize business productivity. They boast a diverse, multinational team and combine the agility of a startup with the financial stability of a large enterprise.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The company is at a critical growth phase and is seeking a Senior Product Manager to define the direction of their rapidly expanding AI products.<br /> You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and customer needs, leading a development organization of approximately 65 people (engineers and PMs).<br /> </p><p>Responsibilties include:</p><ul><li>Formulating mid-to-long-term product roadmaps based on business strategy.</li><li>Leading the definition of requirements and specifications for AI Agents and SaaS tools.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional global teams to ensure successful product scaling and market fit.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>4+ years of Product Management experience in software or SaaS development.</li><li>Business-level English is mandatory (Japanese language skills are NOT required).</li><li>Proven experience leading product strategy from planning to execution (0→1 or growth phase).</li><li>Strong ability to translate customer needs into technical specifications.</li><li>Experience or strong interest in AI, LLMs, and NLP technologies is highly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Global Environment: Work in a truly multinational, English-first team in Tokyo.</li><li>Cutting-Edge Tech: Direct involvement with Generative AI and LLM product development.</li><li>High Impact: Play a central role in scaling a product from PMF to mass adoption.</li><li>Great Benefits: Hybrid work system (3 days office/2 days remote), rent allowance, and full financial support for AI tools and learning</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013391857</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjU5OTU0LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A fast-growing Japanese entertainment tech company operating a leading fan community platform that connects influencers with their core audiences. With a user base that has scaled from 130,000 to 220,000+ and expanding into monetization areas such as merchandise, ticketing, and subscriptions, the company is now in an exciting 10→100 growth phase.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The product and engineering organization is undergoing a full transformation toward a modern, Silicon Valley-style operation processes are being rebuilt from the ground up, making this a rare opportunity to shape how a product team operates at scale.</li><li>You will own the product roadmap and drive structured delivery across cross-functional teams, acting as the critical bridge between business stakeholders and engineering.</li><li>You will introduce and champion best practices in sprint planning, requirements documentation, and release management across a small but growing product team.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Native or near-native Japanese is mandatory; you will be the key communicator between business stakeholders and a multilingual engineering team.</li><li>Hands-on project management experience is essential; the ability to bring structure to informal, fast-moving environments is a priority over pure product strategy.</li><li>Experience writing PRDs or BRDs and translating ambiguous business needs into clear, actionable requirements.</li><li>Comfortable working in both waterfall and agile environments, with a willingness to act as an internal advocate for agile adoption.</li><li>A light technical background sufficient to hold credible conversations with engineers is a strong advantage.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Join at a pivotal 10→100 growth stage and directly influence how the product org scales.</li><li>Be part of a diverse, international team with a genuine Silicon Valley-style working culture in the heart of Tokyo.</li><li>Competitive salary up to ¥10M with hybrid work, full internet support, overseas training, and strong L&D benefits.</li><li>Get early access to a confidential new platform currently in development; a chance to shape something brand new from the inside.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 12 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013402470</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2F0dW55dS5TaXJpcGFpcm9qLjE5NTc2LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Company Profile<br />A global technology-driven organization operating a large-scale API and platform business is seeking a highly technical Product Development Manager to lead infrastructure-oriented product initiatives. The company supports an international user base and works within a deeply engineering-centric, multicultural environment.<br /><br />The Role<br />This role sits at the intersection of engineering and product management, owning the evolution of a core API platform used across multiple services and regions.<br />You will work closely with a highly technical, 20-30 person engineering-heavy team, driving product decisions related to API design, platform architecture, and infrastructure-level initiatives.<br /><br />The position requires hands-on technical credibility, this is not a business-facing PDM role. You will be responsible for translating complex engineering realities into clear product direction, managing technical specifications, API documentation, and platform roadmap priorities.<br />The environment is highly international, and English is the primary working language, with Japanese used for internal collaboration and select stakeholders.<br /><br />Your Skills</p><ul><li>Background as a software engineer transitioning into product management, or an experienced PDM with deep API / platform / infrastructure expertise</li><li>Proven experience managing API platforms, including API design, documentation, and gateway or API management tools</li><li>Strong understanding of infrastructure-level concerns such as database migrations, platform upgrades, and system architecture</li><li>Demonstrated ability to write clear, precise API documentation and technical specifications</li><li>Fluent English (business level required)</li><li>Japanese communication skills preferred (business level ideal; conversational level acceptable)</li><li>Comfortable working in highly technical, engineering-driven teams<br /><br />Nice to Have</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)</li><li>Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts</li><li>Experience in e-commerce or platform-based business models</li><li>Experience managing technical roadmaps and stakeholder alignment<br /><br />Key Highlights of the Role</li><li>Own and shape a global API platform with real architectural and infrastructure impact</li><li>Work in a deeply technical environment where engineering credibility truly matters</li><li>Collaborate with a diverse, international team using English as the primary language</li><li>Flexible location policy with offshore candidates welcome</li><li>Stable yet evolving platform with long-term technical challenges and growth opportunities<br /> </li></ul><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T25kcmVqLlphdGxvdWthbC44ODg2MC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
