Tokyo Rakuten Symphony Full time

Job Description:

About Organization

Rakuten Group Inc. has almost 100 million customers based in Japan and 1 billion globally, providing more than 70 services in various sectors such as e-commerce, payment services, financial services, telecommunication, media, sports, etc.

The Rakuten Symphony organization is chartered to spearhead the global adoption of cloud-native open RAN infrastructure and services, with a vision to provide future-proven, cost-effective cloud connectivity solutions. Rakuten Symphony brings together all of Rakuten's telco products, services, and solutions under a single global banner to offer 4G and 5G infrastructure, cloud and platform solutions to mobile network operators, enterprises, and governments worldwide.

Why We Hire
This is a very high visibility role, providing consulting services to President of Rakuten Symphony. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and results-driven Telecom Business Consultant to join our Business Consulting team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in telecom consulting, network planning, or related fields. This role will focus on delivering high-quality consulting services in areas such as network setup, transformation planning, investment analysis, technology evaluation, and automation best practices, using a good understanding of OpenRAN, Telco Cloud, and OSS concepts. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

New Network Setup and Project Scoping: 

  • Conduct feasibility studies and define project scope for new network setups. 
  • Define scope and objectives for ORAN network design and planning. 
  • Assist in resource planning for new network setups. 

Network Transformation Plan: 

  • Assess the current state of telecom networks and identify gaps. 
  • Develop transformation roadmaps to guide network evolution. 

Investment Business Cases: 

  • Perform ROI and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for network projects. 
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans. 

Technology Evaluation and Selection: 

  • Conduct vendor assessments and technology benchmarking. 
  • Develop technology roadmaps aligned with business goals. 

Automation Best Practices: 

  • Identify and implement automation best practices to improve efficiency. 
  • Identify and articulate Rakuten Mobile (RMI) success stories to build replicable use cases. 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education : Bachelor's/Master's degree in Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related field. 
  • Experience: 5-7 years of experience in telecom consulting, network planning, or business analysis. Strong understanding of Open RAN, Telco Cloud, OSS systems, and telecom infrastructure. Ability to analyze business challenges and develop strategic roadmaps.   
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technological challenges, and work cross-organizationally.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to drive simple, scalable solutions to difficult problems.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in ROI/TCO analysis, risk management, and strategic planning. 
  • Project Management: Experience in scoping, planning, and executing network transformation projects. 
  • Communication: Excellent Business-level communication in English. Strong ability to present complex data clearly and stakeholder management skills is essential.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Education: Advanced degree or MBA from a leading business school.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the telecommunications industry, OpenRAN, cloud and OSS solutions. Knowledge of virtualized telecom network, TM Forum ODA (Open Digital Architecture) and automation practices in telecom networks is a plus. 
  • Innovative Thinking: Ability to think outside of traditional industry boundaries combined with technological curiosity.
  • Proactive Attitude: Get-things-done mentality and the ability to think and act proactively.
  • Adaptability: Self-starter with excellent communication ability who can thrive in rapidly changing, fast-paced environments.


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