VISASQ operates a knowledge platform dedicated to its mission:
"We make insightful connections possible."
By leveraging an extensive global network of over 700,000 experts, we connect business challenges—from new business development and HR strategies to global expansion—with individuals possessing precisely the right knowledge. Our tailored solutions, including one-hour interviews, online surveys, and dedicated hands-on support, empower companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their most ambitious goals.

As a pioneer in Japan's Expert Network Service (ENS) industry, we aim to further strengthen our market presence and evolve into a global product that transcends regional and language barriers. To deliver value to users faster and accelerate our growth, we are seeking a
Product Manage
r to lead initiatives around autonomous AI agents utilizing predictive and generative models. This role will contribute to both engineering and architecture design.

Mission

Product Management of AI Agent product ("AIA
")

• Develop and oversee the mid-to-long-term product roadmap

• Ensure a well-planned migration of features from the legacy platform ("ERM") to "AIA" platform to maximize client value.

• Define a clear product strategy to differentiate AIA and collect high-quality data for sustainable competitive advantage.

Achieving Business KPIs

• Drive AIA adoption while ensuring implementation boosts business productivity and revenue.
• Develop product strategies to significantly improve Data Team efficiency.
• Set and track productivity goals to ensure adoption directly contributes to business value.

Collaboration with Japan Corporate Initiative

• Propose AI utilization strategies based on requests from Head of Japan Corporate.
• Share AIA-related insights with the Japan Corporate team.

Key Responsibilities and Annual Goals

Product Development

• Lead the development projects for individual features outlined in the roadmap, including defining specifications, managing the agile process, meeting the success criteria of each iteration, and bridging communication between business and development teams.
• Analyze the market, competitors, and customer needs to formulate a clear vision and mid-to-long-term product strategy.
• Build a detailed roadmap that balances business goals with technical feasibility and secure executive alignment.

Maximizing Business Values

• Define how the adoption of AIA drives business profitability and productivity, and establish KPIs to track its impact.
• Lead the prioritization of development efforts to maximize the ROI of the product.

End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements definition to development, launch, and post-launch performance analysis.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support, to drive the product's success.

Deep Customer and Market Understanding

• Conduct regular customer interviews and market research to gather insights for product improvement.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends and advancements in AI technology, incorporating them into the product strategy.

Technical Environment

• Programming language: Python, C# (ASP.NET Core)
• Database: Microsoft SQL Server
• Machine Learning: Azure OpenAI

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Product Management Skills

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably with software or AI products.
• A comprehensive skill set in product management, including market research, competitive analysis, user research, requirements definition, and roadmapping.
• Experience as a Product Owner in an agile development process.

Technical knowledge of AI and Cloud Technology

• Fundamental knowledge of AI, particularly in LLM, Agentic frameworks, NLP, machine learning, data science, and prompt engineering, and an understanding of their application in products.
• Prior development experience is nice to have.
• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers and understand technical challenges and trade-offs

Business Acumen

• The ability to understand business strategy and translate it into a compelling product strategy.
• Strong business sense with a focus on P&L and ROI-driven decision-making.
• Excellent data-driven and logical decision-making skills, with the ability to articulate reasoning to stakeholders.

Leadership and Communication Skills

• The ability to effectively communicate and build consensus with diverse stakeholders, including executives, engineers, sales teams, and customers.
• Strong leadership to articulate a clear vision and guide the team toward product success.

Qualifications

• Must reside in or be willing and able to relocate to Japan.

Work Location: Tokyo (Head Office) MAP1F and 9F, 4-7-7 Aobadai, Meguroku Tokyo ,Japan

Contract Type: Permanent

Probationary period: 3 months, same T&Cs apply as Permanent

Remuneration: Salary and Bonus: determined based on skills and experience

Working Hours:

• Discretionary labor system, similar to exempt employee

Average working hours: 160 hours/month (Average for development team members in second half of FY2022)

Holiday:

• Annual holidays: 127 days per year
• Full two-day weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and national Japan public holidays
• New Year holiday (Year-end and New Year break)
• Paid annual leave (granted after 3 months of employment)
• Self-development leave (up to 5 consecutive days per year, separate from annual leave)
• Employee may be eligible for other types of leave as applicable in accordance with the laws of Japan

Benefits

• Monthly wellness and productivity allowance (up to 10,000 yen per month for body care, housework support services, learning and skill development, etc.)
• Support for external seminar participation
• Book purchase support
• Annual flu vaccination
• Annual health check-up and optional health screening
• Access to health insurance benefits (Includes access to partner resorts, gyms, restaurants, etc.)
• Company housing system
• Relocation support for hires from outside the area (at time of hire only)
• Company support for study groups and social gatherings
• Internal club activity support
• Lunch allowance for new hire welcome events and internal networking

Insurance

• Health Insurance
• Pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Worker's accident insurance

Work System / Style

• Hybrid Work – 3 days attendance per week
• Side jobs – possible (with prior approval)
• Dress code: Free