About Rakuten Music (R-Music)

At Rakuten Music, we are reimagining how the world experiences sound. By combining cutting-edge technology with a rich content ecosystem, we deliver deeply personalized and seamless music streaming experiences to millions of users.

We believe innovation thrives in diverse, inclusive environments. We are committed to building teams with varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences—because that's how great products are made.

The Role

We are looking for a highly driven Project Manager who thrives at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Design. In this role, you will be the driving force behind delivering impactful features—from idea to launch.

You are an organizer, problem-solver, and collaborator who removes blockers, aligns teams, and ensures delivery excellence. You are also curious about the future of work and excited to leverage AI-driven tools to optimize development processes.

Key Responsibilities

1) Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the central bridge between Product Managers, Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams
Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability across the product lifecycle

2) Delivery & Prioritization

Own project timelines by balancing scope, quality, and speed
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize effectively, especially under resource constraints

3) Proactive Problem Solving

Identify and resolve bottlenecks across development workflows
Actively unblock teams—whether related to dependencies, testing delays, or unclear requirements

4) Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the single point of contact for project updates
Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans clearly to leadership and stakeholders

5) AI-Driven Optimization (AIDLC)

Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices
Explore tools for automating reporting, improving sprint insights, and boosting team productivity

What We're Looking For

1) Experience & Skills

4–6 years of project management experience in a software or technology environment
Proven experience managing B2C web or mobile application projects
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and similar platforms

2) Communication & Collaboration

Proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N3/N4 or equivalent)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams

3) Ownership & Execution

Experience defining and tracking KPIs and delivery metrics
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and make sound decisions under pressure

4) Mindset

Strong problem-solving mindset with a get-it-done attitude
Ability to influence without authority and navigate trade-offs effectively
Curiosity and openness to adopting emerging AI tools and practices

Why Join Us

Work on products used by millions of music lovers globally
Be part of a culture that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration
Opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven product development
Learn and grow in a supportive, fast-moving environment

Work Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5–7 years

Language Requirement: Japanese Proficiency (JLPT N3/N4 or equivalent)

Bilingual Project Manager