Project Planning (RMI Innovation Program Development Business Dep)

Rakuten's fully virtualized mobile network technology, the world's first to be commercially deployed, has garnered significant global attention, winning numerous global awards.

Our mission is to execute R&D projects funded by governments around the world and support the realization of innovation at Rakuten Mobile. We work closely with internal and external stakeholders, both domestically and internationally, to support cutting-edge R&D from various perspectives, including technical, managerial, and operational aspects.

The role involves extensive communication with both internal and external stakeholders, making it a team where one can expect to gain broad knowledge and diverse experience.

Working closely with Rakuten Mobile's sales representatives operating at global locations, this position will negotiate with relevant ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as government-affiliated financial institutions (hereinafter referred to as “relevant ministries and agencies”), to structure and execute projects.

Specifically, the duties include the following:

Coordinating with sales representatives for project formation

Negotiating with relevant ministries and agencies for project formation

Preparing proposals to secure financial support from relevant ministries and agencies

Managing projects implemented with secured financial support

Reporting project implementation status to relevant ministries and agencies

Preparing reports to be submitted to relevant ministries and agencies after project completion