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Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Research Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Share the mission and values of Mercari Group and its companies.
  • Share and feel excited about Mercari R4D’s mission statement.
  • Be interested in building an organization from the ground up and creating networks with people from diverse backgrounds inside and outside the company.
  • Have experience leading projects spanning multiple internal and external organizations and seeing them through to completion while engaging stakeholders with diverse values.

Responsibilities

  • Drive project management for business collaboration projects connecting R4D research with Mercari Group services and for research projects with external organizations.
  • Work with researchers to select core technology development themes and provide research-perspective support in response to issues raised by business divisions and company leadership.
  • Explore and propose potential business applications for research findings, and lead coordination with internal stakeholders, including researchers and business division representatives, to implement research in business operations.
  • Plan and operate programs to increase research related to Mercari and its mission throughout society.
  • Work with the Outreach Team to plan and operate initiatives that expand the R4D community and accelerate co-innovation.
  • Oversee the proper operation of processes for contract execution and research rules and guidelines; direct operations requiring greater expertise; and review and improve operations to support smooth research organization operations and research activity.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in research and development or research and development support at a university, company, public institution, or similar organization.
  • Experience managing research and development projects from start to finish.
  • Experience in corporate planning or business development.

About the Company

Mercari

Peer-to-peer mobile marketplace for secondhand goods

Mercari operates a mobile peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods. Users list items by taking photos in the app, and buyers complete purchases there, with payments held in escrow until receipt is confirmed. Revenue comes from seller fees (10% in Japan; 10% plus 3.6% buyer protection in the US), plus Merpay payments and promoted listings, plus shipping partnerships for integrated delivery. The platform differentiates itself through a simple mobile experience, escrow and buyer protection, shipping integration, and a broader marketplace including Mercari Shops for sellers, with a goal of extending product life and supporting a circular economy.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2013

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