Customer Support SME - Business Technology Transformation Section (RMI Strategy & Data Dep)

Posted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Digital Media • eCommerce • Fintech • Retail
The Role
Lead end-to-end contact center and customer support transformation: assess operations and CX metrics, define future-state operating models, recommend AI/automation technologies, translate business needs into technical specifications, run stakeholder workshops, build business cases, and oversee phased implementation of omni-channel, AI-enabled support solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Description:

About Organization

Our department drives customer and technology transformation through digitalization, AI, and data-driven Customer Value Management (CVM) platforms. We enable personalized customer experiences and accelerate acquisition, retention, win-back, ecosystem cross/up-selling, and operational excellence across retail, web, marketing, and customer support channels.

Job Duties

We are seeking an experienced Customer Service / Contact Center Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead our strategic transformation initiatives. You will act as the primary bridge between business and technology teams to deliver scalable, AI-enabled customer support solutions.

  • Customer Support Assessment & Transformation:

    • Conduct end-to-end assessments of existing support operations across voice, chat, email, social media, and self-service channels.

    • Analyze customer journeys, support processes, SLAs, KPIs, and CX metrics to identify operational gaps, inefficiencies, and transformation opportunities.

    • Benchmark current capabilities against industry best practices.

  • Technology Transformation & Consulting:

    • Define future-state operating models and build phased transformation roadmaps covering process optimization, technology implementation, and CX improvements.

    • Recommend modern technologies—including AI, automation, and agent-assist tools—to drive digital transformation.

    • Prepare business cases, ROI analyses, and define success metrics for proposed solutions.

  • Business & Technical Collaboration:

    • Translate complex business requirements into functional, technical, and data specifications for engineering, AI/ML, and platform teams.

    • Provide domain expertise for AI-driven initiatives such as predictive routing, sentiment analysis, intelligent knowledge management, and agent assistance.

  • Stakeholder Management:

    • Facilitate workshops and requirement-gathering sessions to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical delivery.

    • Present findings, recommendations, and transformation roadmaps to senior leadership.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of scalable, future-ready support solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in Customer Support, Contact Center, CX Transformation, Product Management, or Technology Consulting.

  • Proven track record of delivering Contact Center/Customer Support transformation programs and enterprise platform implementations.

  • Hands-on experience with Contact Center platforms (e.g., Genesys, Salesforce Service Cloud, NICE, Amazon Connect, Zendesk).

  • Strong understanding of omnichannel support, Customer 360, contact center operations, and core KPIs (AHT, FCR, CSAT, NPS, SLA).

  • Experience in solution consulting, requirements gathering, HLD/LLD review, system integration, and Agile delivery.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Japanese Language Skill

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.

  • Telecommunications industry experience in customer support transformation.

  • Experience with AI-powered support, automation, Agent Assist, Knowledge Management, chatbots, and Customer 360 platforms.

  • Experience integrating CRM, Knowledge Base, IVR, Digital Channels, Data Platforms, and third-party enterprise applications.

  • Knowledge of cloud architectures, API integration, microservices, security, and enterprise solution architecture.

  • Experience working with cross-functional global teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

  • Relevant certifications (Salesforce, Genesys, AWS/Azure, TOGAF, PMP, Scrum/Agile, or equivalent).

Languages:

English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)

Skills Required

  • 12+ years experience in Customer Support, Contact Center, CX Transformation, Product Management, or Technology Consulting
  • Proven track record delivering Contact Center/Customer Support transformation programs and enterprise platform implementations
  • Hands-on experience with Contact Center platforms (Genesys, Salesforce Service Cloud, NICE, Amazon Connect, Zendesk)
  • Strong understanding of omnichannel support, Customer 360, contact center operations, and KPIs (AHT, FCR, CSAT, NPS, SLA)
  • Experience in solution consulting, requirements gathering, HLD/LLD review, system integration, and Agile delivery
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Japanese language proficiency (advanced)
  • English proficiency (advanced)
  • MBA or Master's degree in Business, Technology, or related field
  • Telecommunications industry experience in customer support transformation
  • Experience with AI-powered support, automation, Agent Assist, Knowledge Management, chatbots, and Customer 360 platforms
  • Experience integrating CRM, Knowledge Base, IVR, Digital Channels, Data Platforms, and third-party enterprise applications
  • Knowledge of cloud architectures, API integration, microservices, security, and enterprise solution architecture
  • Experience working with cross-functional global teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders
  • Relevant certifications (Salesforce, Genesys, AWS/Azure, TOGAF, PMP, Scrum/Agile, or equivalent)
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
29,334 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a Tokyo‑headquartered global technology and internet services group. It operates e‑commerce marketplaces (Rakuten Ichiba), fintech services including cards, banking and payments, digital content and advertising platforms, and mobile/communications services across 30+ countries. The company’s mission is to empower individuals and businesses through innovation, entrepreneurship and an integrated digital ecosystem of commerce, finance and media.

Similar Jobs

Airwallex Logo Airwallex

Sales Representative

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Payments • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Generative AI
In-Office
Tokyo, JPN
2300 Employees

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Account Executive

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
Tokyo, JPN
4400 Employees

Datadog Logo Datadog

Customer Success Manager

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Tokyo, JPN
6500 Employees

Datadog Logo Datadog

Account Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Tokyo, JPN
6500 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Golden Pet Brands Thumbnail
Digital Media • eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Pet • Retail • Social Media
El Segundo, California
178 Employees
Kepler  Thumbnail
Fintech • Software
New York, New York
6 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account