Senior Product Manager, Product Strategy for Merchants and Vendors - Business Support Development Department (BSD) (Ecommerce)

TL;DR

Senior Product Manager (Ecommerce): Leading the mid- to long-term product strategy and roadmap for the merchant and vendor ecosystem of hirify.global Ichiba with an accent on cross-product integration and value maximization. Focus on designing user flows and priorities across multiple platforms (BOSS, Compass, RMS Service Square) to drive merchant growth and operational efficiency.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

One of Japan's largest e-commerce marketplaces, providing a comprehensive ecosystem and business support tools for merchants and users.

What you will do

• Define the vision, mid- to long-term strategy, and roadmap for the entire merchant and vendor product portfolio.
• Identify new product opportunities by analyzing market trends, competitors, and merchant challenges.
• Design strategies to maximize value by integrating multiple solutions, including BOSS, Compass, and RMS Service Square.
• Lead alignment and decision-making processes across diverse stakeholders, including engineering, sales, and security teams.
• Collaborate with individual product managers to ensure consistency and high quality across all product outputs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product management experience in web services, SaaS, platforms, or e-commerce.
• Proven ability to draft mid- to long-term product visions and strategic roadmaps combining multiple products.
• Strong experience in market analysis and identifying customer-centric product opportunities.
• Business level proficiency in English (TOEIC 800+ or equivalent).
• Business level proficiency in Japanese.
• Ability to lead alignment and decision-making with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience designing product portfolios and roadmaps across multiple distinct products.
• Experience planning integration features or platforms for external vendors and partner companies.
• Track record of improving products based on KPIs, user research, and feedback loops.
• Experience mentoring other product managers through reviews and knowledge sharing.