Job Description

Work Responsibilities

• Drive product development from concept to launch with a team of engineers, designers and data scientists

• Integrate usability research and market analysis into product strategy and requirements definition, to solve real user problems

• Define key metrics to inform decisions and judge the success of your products

• Understand Mercari’s strategic and competitive position and deliver products that are recognized as best in the industry

• Work closely with partners in business development, compliance, risk and finance teams to align priorities and build a product roadmap

Bold Challenges

• You will work with a great team based in Tokyo, and also collaborate with many teammates across the US. Working globally with a diverse team, we’re all-in to help people in the US buy and sell on Mercari, while getting ready for whatever comes next.

• At Mercari, we are focused not just on improving our service for our users, but also on expanding our perspective and adopting new ways of thinking. In this context, our product managers must not only possess knowledge of engineering, but also an eye for trends/user needs and the ability to turn those opportunities into concrete business plans.

Required Experience

• Shared belief in Mercari’s mission and values

• 4+ years product management experience

• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills

• Experience designing user interfaces, including wireframes and mockups

• Experience in scalable systems architecture, preferably including mobile applications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Preferred Experience

• Business-level English, both written and verbal

• Degree in computer science or hands-on experience developing software

• Experience getting things done in a startup environment

• Hands-on experience with data analytics and SQL

• Experience working with payments and/or shipping

Screening Criteria

• Demonstrated track record of impact in your previous roles

• We will be looking for a shared belief in Mercari’s mission and values.

• Please provide your resume in English.

• We will conduct interviews in English,

• Hiring Process Overview (subject to change)

  • 1. Doc Screening

  • 2. Interviews (3-4 rounds. There are some cases you will meet a few members in 1 round)

  • 3. Background check

  • 4. Offer

  • 5. Hire

Language Requirements

• English: Business level

• Japanese: Conversational (optional)

Employment Status

• Probationary period: First 3 months after joining the company. (During this period your contract conditions will be the same as that of a permanent employee.)

Work Hours

• Scheduled working hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

• Currently, due to COVID-19 pandemic, we have introduced a full-flex system without core time to increase the choice of working hours and allow for more flexible working styles. (*does not apply to all positions)

Salary

• Annual salary paid in 12 installments (monthly)

• Based on skills, experience, and abilities

• Reviewed twice a year