Product Manager (candidates already residing in Japan are accepted)
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our team and help achieve our mission. We are seeking individuals who thrive in high-productivity, high-engagement environments, are passionate about building products that delight end users, and can balance stakeholder needs across desirability, feasibility, and viability.
This is a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary role. The Product Manager will play a critical part in driving product success through extensive communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Summary
Employment Type
Compensation
- ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 annually
Location
- Japan
- Hybrid / occasional remote work available
Visa Support
Interview Process
- Online application
- Fully remote interview process
Languages
- Japanese: Business level
- English: Business level
- Language learning support available
Experience
- Senior level
- 5+ years of Product Management, Project Management, or related experience
Skills
- Product Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Product Strategy & Execution
Job Description
What You Will Do
This is a hands-on role. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand user problems and translate them into actionable requirements for development teams.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, identify product gaps, and generate ideas that improve market position, customer experience, and business growth.
- Create and maintain product requirement documentation and partner with Product Owners, Engineering, and Design teams to execute the product roadmap.
- Define product vision and roadmap in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with Product Owners and technical leads to develop user stories.
- Partner with designers to create intuitive UI/UX experiences.
- Build prototypes and validate customer needs and user experience.
- Develop wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes to support product development.
- Create high-fidelity designs aligned with established design systems.
- Facilitate discussions and decision-making around product architecture with engineering teams.
- Work with Sales, Marketing, and Analytics teams to measure product impact and optimize metrics such as conversion, revenue, retention, and churn.
- Drive improvements in product development processes across the organization.
- Take ownership of different product lines and adapt to changing business priorities.
What We Can Expect from You
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+ years of Product Management or similar experience.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Business-level English proficiency.
- Business-level Japanese proficiency.
- Ability to break down complex technical and business challenges into actionable deliverables.
- Demonstrated success in fast-paced, startup, or customer-facing product environments.
- Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action and execution.
- For candidates residing in Japan, a valid work visa with at least six months of remaining validity.
What You Can Expect
The company values employee well-being, work-life balance, and a diverse multicultural environment. Benefits include:
- Annual compensation of ¥10M-¥15M (depending on experience).
- 20+ days of paid leave annually.
- Flexible working hours.
- Hybrid work arrangement with some remote work options.
- Occasional client-site or office attendance as required.
- Social and health insurance coverage.
- Commuting allowance and work equipment provided.
- International and multicultural team environment.
- Visa sponsorship support.
- Individual language learning support for Japanese and/or English.
Desired Skills and Experience
Product Manager, Product Management, Product Strategy, Product Roadmap, Product Vision, Customer Experience, User Research, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, MRD, Requirements Gathering, User Stories, Agile, Scrum, UI Design, UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Customer Validation, Product Discovery, Engineering Collaboration, Technical Architecture, Data Analytics, Conversion Optimization, Revenue Growth, Churn Reduction, Metrics Driven, Go-To-Market, Sales Collaboration, Marketing Collaboration, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Bilingual, Japanese Language, English Language, SaaS, Startup Environment, User-Facing Products, Stakeholder Communication, Fast-Paced Environment, Leadership, Problem Solving, Product Ownership, Digital Products, Tokyo, Hybrid Work, Visa Sponsorship, International Team, Customer Centricity, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Growth Strategy