Project Management of Development and Opening - Business Innovation Department, Rakuten STAY (C&M)

Description :Business OverviewRakuten Group's basic mission is to empower people and society through innovation. The Group provides more than 70 diverse services, including the Rakuten Ichiba Internet shopping mall, e-commerce services such as the Rakuten Travel booking site, financial services such as Rakuten Bank, cell phone communications, and professional sports.BusinessIn the Commerce & Marketing Company, the Business Innovation Department is mainly engaged in travel-related services, such as accommodation business, accommodation reservation sites and accommodation distribution services.As its main business, Rakuten STAY, Inc. operates accommodation facilities named "Rakuten STAY" with the following concept.Brand PurposeTo make life more enjoyable through STAY.Brand VisionTo be a leading brand that creates new lodging experiences.Department OverviewThis position is assigned to the Project Management Group, Opening Preparation Office, Rakuten STAY Business Division.The Project Management Group is responsible for the overall management and promotion of the new Rakuten STAY development project, from the design phase to the opening.The manager is responsible for the schedule and the overall project budget up to the opening.The position is responsible for the overall management of the project to ensure that it proceeds as planned, and is involved not only with internal stakeholders, but also with many external stakeholders, such as design and construction companies.In 2023, several Rakuten STAYs were opened in Yatsugatake, Atami, Nikko and other locations. In parallel, we are promoting multiple projects across the country that are scheduled to open in the future.Position:Why We HireRecruitment of additional employees for business expansionPosition DetailsProject management of accommodation developments (mainly new builds) up to opening.*This includes schedule management (construction process, etc.) and budget management.Specific duties- Overall project management (schedule management, budget management, issue management, etc.)- Ordering and arrangement of systems, FFEs, OSEs, etc. necessary for the opening of the business.*The selection of FFEs is handled by in-house designers.- Design and preparation for post-opening operations.- Correspondence relating to the acquisition of inn licences.The company offers a fast-paced environment in which you can take on a variety of challenges in a rapidly growing business, making it suitable for people with a high appetite for growth and a strong spirit of challenge. The position is highly rewarding as the projects you are in charge of become visible and take shape.The position requires a high level of independence to build up operations on your own, flexibility to improve the efficiency of established operations, objectivity to see things from a bird's eye view, and good communication skills, as it requires a lot of coordination with internal and external stakeholders.In the medium term, you may also be entrusted with planning tasks in development (planning, business planning, etc.).Work EnvironmentThe Opening Preparation Office currently has 12 members.The office is divided into two groups according to role: the project management group and the project support group.Each project has two people: a project manager (PM) in the project management group and a support person in the project support group.Most members are mid-career hires.Backgrounds vary from those with practical experience, such as those in charge of preparing a hotel for opening, to project managers from different industries.Many mid-career members have knowledge of design and construction, such as holding an architect's licence or having worked for a housing company in the past.Mandatory Qualifications:- Project management experience (real estate, construction industry, hotel industry, etc.)- Driving licence*For frequent opportunities to drive on business trips, etc.Desired Qualifications:- Experience in developing new businesses and real estate projects- Experience in opening hotels, inns and commercial outlets- Experience in design/construction managementOthers Information:Additional information on Location2-16-5 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, NBF Shinagawa Tower 14FAdditional information on SecondmentYesThis position will be employed by Rakuten Group, Inc. and will be seconded to Rakuten STAY, Inc.#business #director #projectmanager #commerce #RakutenSTAYLanguages:English (Overall - 4 - Fluent), Japanese (Overall - 4 - Fluent)