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VP of Engineering - Mercari, Japan

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VP of Engineering - Mercari in Tokyo, Japan

At Mercari, we are actively exploring new business avenues to establish a strong revenue foundation that will underpin our future expansion. Currently, Mercari is dedicated to product development in fields such as HR (Human Resources) and recommerce. As the Vice President of Engineering (VPoE), you will be at the helm of engineering divisions in these emerging business sectors.

Your role entails a range of responsibilities in the realm of people management within the organization. This encompasses enhancing our teams, recruitment efforts, training programs, task delegation, shaping the company's roadmap, and propelling the business's growth.

Your specific work duties encompass:

  • Elevating the overall performance of the organization by acquiring, training, and appraising team members.
  • Constructing strategies for establishing sustainable engineering practices and robust, large-scale organizations that can fuel business expansion. A focal point is to exhibit leadership while promoting diversity within the organization.
  • Executing initiatives geared toward enhancing the development environment.
  • Managing projects, personnel allocation, and forecasting.
  • Encouraging collaboration in development efforts among various Mercari Group entities and external counterparts.

In the role of Vice President of Engineering (VPoE), you will have the opportunity to establish an organization from the ground up, shepherding it through a phase of rapid expansion for both the business and the organization itself. You will be empowered to harness all the tools and technological assets available within the Mercari Group for the new business. Through the utilization of shared platforms and services, you can enhance the pace of progress in the new business and elevate the efficiency of product development.

Undoubtedly, this position presents a formidable challenge, as it involves developing a new business while making the most of the extensive assets possessed by Japan's largest marketplace app. Nevertheless, the potential rewards are substantial, as a successful endeavor can have a significant global impact.

Candidates are sought based on the following criteria:

  • A shared commitment to the mission and values upheld by the Mercari Group and its associated companies.
  • Proven management expertise spanning 2 to 3 hierarchical levels, and experience in overseeing development organizations with substantial team sizes.
  • Exceptional talent management skills, with a demonstrated history of leading diverse and sizable organizations effectively.
  • A track record of promoting projects that entail cross-functional collaboration among multiple teams.
  • Strong communication skills, enabling effective coordination between divisions and the mentoring of engineering professionals.

Experience working in an English-speaking environment

  • Displays proactive behavior and possesses the capability to think independently for the organization's benefit.
  • Exhibits leadership qualities and is skilled at leading projects in cooperation with team members.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills with stakeholders from various teams and departments.
  • Views diverse changes as prospects for continual enhancement and growth.

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  • English: Independent (CEFR - B2).
  • Japanese: Proficient (CEFR - C1)

* For details about CEFR, see here

Employment Status

Full-time

The probationary period at our company lasts for the initial three months after joining. During this probationary period, your contract conditions will be identical to those of a permanent employee.

Office

Roppongi

  • We have a strict no-smoking policy within our office premises.
  • At Mercari, we have implemented a work style policy called "Your Choice." This policy grants each team member the autonomy to decide whether they prefer to work in the office or opt for full remote work, with certain exceptions made for specific job roles.

Work Hours

  • Full flextime (no “core time” or “flex time”).
  • *Does not apply to all positions

Holidays

  • Two days off per week (as well as national holidays, New Year's break, etc.).
  • Paid leave, congratulatory and bereavement leave, relax days, sick leave

Salary

  • Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance).
  • Based on skills, experience, and abilities.
  • Reviewed twice a year

Benefits

  • Complete health and social insurance.
  • Incentive program.
  • Support systems, including those that benefit the employee’s family members

Support

  • Relocation support.

Circulate all forms of value to unleash the potential in all people

"How can I contribute to society's prosperity given our limited resources?" This question served as the inspiration for the creation of the Mercari marketplace app in 2013 by our founder, Shintaro Yamada, during his travels around the world. We firmly believe that by facilitating the circulation of various forms of value, extending beyond physical items and money, we can open doors for individuals to pursue their aspirations and make positive contributions to society and those in their proximity. Mercari is committed to leveraging technology to connect people across the globe, ultimately striving to build a world where everyone can unlock their full potential. For more details on Mercari Group's mission, please refer to Mercari's Culture Doc.

Equal Opportunity Hiring

At Mercari, our mission is to build a world where no one's potential is constrained by their background, and where everyone has the liberty to generate value. We strongly emphasize that fostering a culture of Diversity & Inclusion is integral to realizing our mission.

This principle naturally extends to our hiring procedures. Mercari is dedicated to eradicating discrimination based on attributes such as age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, physical abilities, and other similar factors. Our objective is to ensure that individuals who resonate with our mission and values can become part of our team, regardless of their personal backgrounds. For more detailed information, please refer to our D&I Statement.

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