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| Location | Tokyo - 23 Wards |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary | Based on hourly rate |
A Global IT Service firm is seeking a Technical Product Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Defining and communicating the product vision, mission, and strategy for API Platform and Open API program (including OpenAPI specifications)
- Writing clear, testable technical specifications covering API contracts and non-functional requirements (security, scalability, reliability, performance)
- Organizing existing tasks and defining future tasks
- Conducting competitor research
- Communicating with API Platform users (both external and internal) and driving service improvements based on their feedback
- Creating product roadmaps
- Managing product backlogs
- Overseeing operations and maintenance
Why should you apply:
- This is a long-term opportunity with a chance to become a permanent employee
- You will be working with international team members
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner at the cafeteria
Company Details:
A global company with a strong presence in multiple business areas. It has achieved sustained growth both domestically and internationally, including in the U.S. and Europe. The company boasts a diverse and international environment and is committed to equal opportunity, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Due to the diverse nature of our business, we handle a wide range of technologies! You can also choose the environment you are most comfortable with, such as Windows/Mac! Meals in the company cafeteria are also free. Our chefs are always coming up with new menu items, so you can enjoy your meal without getting bored!
Working hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, DC Pension Plan, Transportation Fee, Skillhouse University, Test payback system, and more
| Minimum Experience Level | Over 3 years |
| Career Level | Mid Career |
| Minimum English Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Japanese Level | Business Level |
| Minimum Education Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Visa Status | Permission to work in Japan required |
Required skills;
- 3+ years of experience in web service product management
- Strong understanding of API design principles, REST Standards and modern API best practices
- Ability to read and understand technical documents (API Spec, architecture diagrams, system integration flows).
- Proven ability to write clear, detailed technical requirements and PRDs for engineering teams.
- Experience in creating and prioritizing product backlogs
- Communication with engineers to realize the product backlog
- Discovery of issues in the service operation process and its improvement
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Salary | Based on hourly rate |
| Hourly Rate | 4,000–4,400 JPY/H (Approx. 600,000 ~ 660,000 JPY per month + OT) |
| Work Hours | 9:00-17:30 (Mon-Fri) *Hybrid (1 day work from home) |
| Holidays | National Holidays, Weekends, Paid Holiday, etc. |
| Industry | Internet, Web Services |
| Company Type | Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company |
| Non-Japanese Ratio | Majority Non-Japanese |