Senior Bilingual Product Manager

About The Company

OWNDAYS (part of Lenskart) is a leading eyewear company that offers a wide range of high-quality spectacles to customers worldwide. Established in Tokyo, Japan in 1989, the company has grown to over 500 stores in 13 countries worldwide and has become one of the most trusted and innovative eyewear brands in many parts of the world. The company's success is a testament to its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Company Mission

Our mission goes beyond just providing clear vision; we aim to enrich our customers' lives by offering glasses that enhance their daily experiences. Committed to exploring new demands and services from Japan to the world, OWNDAYS continuously takes on the challenge of innovation. We are committed to providing customers with the highest quality products at the most affordable prices. With over 1,500 styles of frames available in-store and online, customers can choose from a vast selection of designs to suit their unique style and personality.

About The Role

We are seeking a savvy and analytical Senior Bilingual Online Product Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for managing and developing the online ecommerce platform. You will collaborate closely with executive teams in Japan and abroad (including Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and India) to lead the product roadmap and deployment of our online (web and app) properties. Reporting to the Global Head of Online, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives and shaping our company's growth trajectory across all markets.

Native or fluent in both Japanese (N1) and English is a must.

What your responsibilities will be

• Work closely with the Japan and global leadership team as well as the Group’s strategy team to identify development opportunities for online properties, evaluate business performance, and drive key strategic initiatives
• Conduct thorough analysis and develop actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Lead product expansion efforts and oversee the launch of new online products and services.
• Partner with the IT and DX teams in Japan and abroad to create development roadmaps, prioritize the initiatives, manage the deployment of the product, and measure the success of the product
• Work with the marketing team to ensure successful product deployment and customer adoption of online products/services.
• Collaborate with local retail teams to ensure product alignment with their needs and raise awareness of new developments.
• Drive cross-functional projects and manage a project from ideation to deployment across multiple time zones
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

Who we are looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in product management, management consulting, system integrations, business strategy or strategic planning
• Must have experience in product management and leading global product management projects
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong commercial acumen. Deep data analysis and building insights capabilities
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management and stakeholder influencing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Native or fluent in both Japanese and English is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience in ecommerce, retail, or fashion sector preferred