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Product Manager (SAP) - Business Support Development Department (BSD:Osaka)
full-timeOsaka, Tokyo, Setagaya

Summary

Location

Osaka, Tokyo, Setagaya

Type

full-time

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Job Description:

Department Overview

Our team is responsible for the following products in both domestic and overseas markets:

- Internal business support systems for our e-commerce platform
- Analytics systems for merchant sales

- Performance estimation systems for new strategies
- Accounting management systems and billing data

 

Position:

Why We Hire

In the future, we will execute a project to migrate our current SAP ECC6.0 to SAP S/4HANA by the end of 2027. After the service goes live, we aim to achieve maintenance and operations through in-house resources. Therefore, we would like you to join from the development phase on the project to understand the specifications of the new system.

 

Position Details

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to take ownership of our Accounting and Billing system product, specifically focusing on our SAP S/4HANA environment. You will be responsible for understanding complex business requirements and translating them into effective and operational IT plans, leveraging the capabilities of S/4HANA. You will lead projects effectively, ensuring on-time delivery with appropriate quality, while also focusing on continuous improvement and innovation within the S/4HANA landscape. This includes managing the product lifecycle, data migration strategies, and integration with other systems.


Responsibilities

- Define and manage the product roadmap for the Accounting and Billing system within the SAP S/4HANA environment.

- Gather and analyze business requirements from stakeholders, translating them into detailed functional specifications and user stories.
- Collaborate with development teams, and other stakeholders to design, develop, and implement solutions within S/4HANA.
- Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee the configuration and customization of SAP S/4HANA modules (FI/SD/MM) to meet specific business needs.
- Plan and execute data migration activities from ECC6.0 to S/4HANA.
- Manage integration with other systems, including e-commerce platforms, CRM (e.g., SalesForce.com), and other internal applications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
- Manage change requests and ensure proper documentation of system configurations and processes.
- Provide training and support to end-users on the use of the SAP S/4HANA system.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP S/4HANA features and functionalities and identify opportunities to leverage them for business benefit.

 

Mandatory Qualifications:

- At least 5 years of experience in SAP FI module, able to customize independently.

- Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA.

- Experience in designing and testing SAP S/4HANA add-on features with Side-by-Side extensions (BTP) and On-Stack (In-App) extensions.

- Knowledge of SAP standard APIs and OData, along with experience in extensions.

- Experience in designing SAP Fiori screens.

- Demonstrated analytical and process improvement skills.

- Knowledge of accounting principles and Japanese bookkeeping practices.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills.

- Strong leadership and team-building skills.

 

Desired Qualifications:

- SAP S/4HANA certification.

- Experience in implementing SAP SD/MM modules.

- Experience with SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

- Experience with SalesForce.com integration with SAP.

- Experience with data migration tools and techniques.

- Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PMP).

 

Other Information:

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score 800 or above (or similar level of English ability or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country).
You will need to provide proof of your qualifications by the time you receive your offer notification. If you do not have a score or certificate, we will offer you the opportunity to take an on-site TOEIC IP test during the selection process.

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Languages:

English (Overall - 2 - Intermediate), Japanese (Overall - 3 - Advanced)

Other facts

Tech stack
SAP FI,SAP S/4HANA,Business Requirements Analysis,Project Management,Data Migration,Integration,Accounting Principles,SAP Fiori,OData,Customization,Stakeholder Collaboration,System Performance Monitoring,Change Management,User Training,Continuous Improvement,Leadership,Communication

About Rakuten

Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global technology leader in services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to 2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has more than 30,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Software Development

What you'll do

  • The Product Manager will define and manage the product roadmap for the Accounting and Billing system within the SAP S/4HANA environment, ensuring alignment with business objectives. They will also oversee data migration activities and manage integration with other systems.

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