Government Grants & Public Finance (RMI Innovation Program Development Business Dep)
Job Description:
About Organization
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. This organization is responsible for managing the finance and administrative tasks of research and development projects conducted by Rakuten Mobile with support from Japanese/US etc. governments.
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.
Job Duties
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, this position will oversee the following responsibilities:
・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
・Budget management and risk management (including audit response) to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations required for project implementation
・Reporting project implementation status to relevant ministries and agencies
・Preparing reports to be submitted to relevant ministries and agencies after project completion
Minimum Qualifications
・At least 10 years of practical experience, including at least 3 years of government service or at least 3 years of experience in government-related work
・Communication skills for negotiating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
・Native Level of Japanese Language
Preferred Qualifications
・Practical experience in applying for, securing, and executing government grants (3+ years)
・Practical experience in financing from government-affiliated financial institutions (3+ years)
・Practical experience in project management (3+ years; preference given to those holding project management certifications such as PMP)
・Practical experience in global business (3+ years)
・Practical experience in the IT/telecommunications industry (5+ years)
Languages:
English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)、 Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)Skills Required
- At least 10 years practical experience, including at least 3 years government service or government-related work
- Communication skills for negotiating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
- Native level of Japanese language
- Experience applying for, securing, and executing government grants (3+ years)
- Experience in financing from government-affiliated financial institutions (3+ years)
- Project management experience (3+ years); PMP or similar certification preferred
- Practical global business experience (3+ years)
- Practical experience in the IT/telecommunications industry (5+ years)
- English proficiency (Advanced)
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.
