A global technology-driven organization is seeking a Product Manager to join its innovation team in Tokyo. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to shape new digital ventures, working in a fast-paced environment that blends creativity, data, and customer insight. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on building from scratch, is comfortable with ambiguity, and wants to see ideas move quickly from concept to market validation.

About the Role

• Lead the end-to-end journey of new business and product concepts.
• Work within a structured innovation model that emphasizes ideation, live testing, and data-driven scaling.
• Collaborate with cross-border stakeholders across product, marketing, operations, and commercial functions.
• Operate in a hybrid setting combining Tokyo office presence with remote work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Idea Development
• Generate and evaluate new product opportunities.
• Conduct market research and customer discovery to validate needs and business potential.
• Prioritize concepts for early-stage testing in partnership with stakeholders.
• Testing & Experimentation
• Oversee the creation and launch of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
• Manage customer tests, analyze behavioral data, and refine solutions through rapid iteration.
• Evaluation & Scaling
• Assess MVP performance against success metrics such as engagement, adoption, and monetization.
• Make clear decisions on whether to stop, iterate, or prepare an idea for scaling.
• Shape initial go-to-market strategies for validated opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally with proven track record in 0→1 launches.
• Skilled in customer discovery, rapid prototyping, and data-led decision making.
• Experience working in structured innovation or venture-building environments.
• Business fluency in both English and Japanese, with strong communication skills for stakeholder alignment.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage uncertainty and fast-changing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Domain familiarity in technology-driven industries such as telecommunications, entertainment, gaming, or fintech is advantageous.

Why Apply

• Take ownership of new product ideas and shape them into scalable ventures.
• Work in a team that values experimentation, agility, and data-backed decisions.
• Collaborate with global colleagues across multiple functions and markets.
• Influence strategy while remaining close to hands-on product development.
• Be part of a forward-looking organization driving innovation in digital services and customer experiences.