Product Manager

Purpose and Objective

• We are expanding our technology resources to strengthen the business for Money Forward, a global leading Fintech X SaaS Company established in Japan

• In this multinational environment, we are seeking product managers who will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch. This will be achieved by collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as Engineers, Designers, and Regional product managers

About This Role

• Identify opportunities for the globalization of products, and create and execute their strategies

• Develop mid to long-term product vision and roadmap for products over which you have ownership

• Execute Product Management operations, such as new product development and functional enhancements

• Establish development directions to align with engineers and designers

Minimum Qualification

• Either 6+ years of experience working on technology-powered Finance products as a product manager, or equivalent experience

• Excellent verbal and written Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher) and English skills - The candidate will be involved in complex communication ranging from product strategies, design, and development to product launch

• Possession of either a CSPO or PSPO certification (PSPO II or III)

• Basic understanding of software development cycles

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and geographical teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

• Experience working in global environments and acceptance of diversity and inclusion culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with small to medium sized (startup) clients to support their back office systems, such as finance, accounting, billing or procurement systems