Rakuten International
Director, Corporate Strategy and Business Operations
Rakuten International, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Director, Corporate Strategy and Business Operations
Rakuten International is a division of Rakuten Group, Inc., a Japanese global technology leader. Based in San Mateo, California, the company has over 4,000 employees worldwide and operates market leaders in e‑commerce, digital marketing, advertising, communications and entertainment.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Director of Strategy & Business Operations who will develop high‑impact business recommendations, drive growth and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across Rakuten International. The role reports to the VP of Strategy & Business Operations and collaborates closely with product, marketing, sales and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects that shape Rakuten International's market, product, integration, and growth strategy.
Develop and execute long‑term business strategies aligned with company goals.
Conduct competitive and market analyses to support business decisions.
Coach and develop team members, fostering future leaders.
Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives and special projects.
Provide thought leadership and ad‑hoc strategic advice to leaders at all levels, including C‑level executives.
Partner with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends and drive strategic priorities.
Evaluate potential partnerships, M&A opportunities and investments, and lead business case development.
Qualifications
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional strategic initiatives and driving measurable business impact.
Strong analytical skills with ability to structure complex problems and develop actionable insights.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
Experience building trusted advisor relationships with C‑level executives.
Experience running large strategy projects to desirable outcomes, preferably in the technology industry.
Growth mindset and coaching experience.
Independent thinker, collaborative team player.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple long‑term projects.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years overall work experience, 4+ years in a top‑tier strategy consulting firm (preferred) and an additional 4+ years in a technology company's strategy function.
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
At the time of posting, successful candidates will be eligible for competitive compensation, discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, volunteer time off and other benefits.
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Job Summary
We are looking for a Director of Strategy & Business Operations who will develop high‑impact business recommendations, drive growth and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across Rakuten International. The role reports to the VP of Strategy & Business Operations and collaborates closely with product, marketing, sales and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects that shape Rakuten International's market, product, integration, and growth strategy.
Develop and execute long‑term business strategies aligned with company goals.
Conduct competitive and market analyses to support business decisions.
Coach and develop team members, fostering future leaders.
Lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives and special projects.
Provide thought leadership and ad‑hoc strategic advice to leaders at all levels, including C‑level executives.
Partner with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate market trends and drive strategic priorities.
Evaluate potential partnerships, M&A opportunities and investments, and lead business case development.
Qualifications
Proven track record of leading cross‑functional strategic initiatives and driving measurable business impact.
Strong analytical skills with ability to structure complex problems and develop actionable insights.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
Experience building trusted advisor relationships with C‑level executives.
Experience running large strategy projects to desirable outcomes, preferably in the technology industry.
Growth mindset and coaching experience.
Independent thinker, collaborative team player.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple long‑term projects.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years overall work experience, 4+ years in a top‑tier strategy consulting firm (preferred) and an additional 4+ years in a technology company's strategy function.
MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
At the time of posting, successful candidates will be eligible for competitive compensation, discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, volunteer time off and other benefits.
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