【internal Only】product Manager, RAN Program Management Group - RAN Integration Section (RMI , Portfolio & Strategy Office)

Product Owner

Internal position for employees hired by RMI

About organization: To enable scalable, cost-efficient, and fully automated rollout of next-generation mobile networks by integrating RAN infrastructure, transforming cloud platforms, and streamlining delivery through a unified digital operations ecosystem. To drive the end-to-end remote integration, transformation, and lifecycle automation of 4G/5G network infrastructure, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and cost-efficient delivery across platforms, while supporting future-ready operations through strategic cloud and toolchain evolution.

We are hiring two product owners to lead and drive the evolution of the procurement suite, which includes five modules: procurement manager, logistic manager, payment manager, acceptance manager, and asset manager. These roles are essential to own and deliver the product roadmap, including the development of several pending IODs (Interface/Integration Design Documents), align functionalities with end-user needs, and support integration with Symworld. Product ownership will bring structure, enhance stakeholder coordination, improve process compliance, and ensure the suite scales effectively with the increasing delivery workload.

Job duties: Department: RAN TI Department | Location: [Automation DWF Section]

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented PO to lead system enhancements in procurement, asset tracking, and rollout management.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and improve systems for procurement, asset tracking, and rollout operations.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, operations, and finance teams to gather and prioritize requirements.
• Drive automation of procurement workflows, vendor onboarding, and inventory management.
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements using data insights and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and telecom regulatory standards.
• Define delivery governance and manage end-to-end requirement lifecycle.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership reviews and governance forums.

Experience with OSS applications is preferred. Minimum qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications, supply chain, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
• Experience: 4–8 years of experience in telecom, product management, procurement systems, or enterprise/financial/infrastructure applications.
• Technical & domain skills:
• Basic understanding of telecom infrastructure (e.g., towers, fiber, data centers)
• Familiarity with procurement and inventory management tools
• Proficiency in Excel, Jira, and ERP systems
• Exposure to Agile & Scrum delivery environments
• Soft skills:
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
• Language: English required; Japanese is a plus (but not mandatory)

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Java, microservices architecture, Spring Boot, and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams during solution design and delivery.

Languages: English (Overall - 3 - Advanced), Japanese (Overall - 1 - Beginner)