Bilingual Project Manager (Japanese/English) - Games

About the position Responsibilities • Assist in the development of Pokémon TCG and other products/services by being a point of contact between stakeholders in Japan and TPCi cross-functional teams. • Assist in coordinating with stakeholders in Japan so that the TPCi cross-functional teams are fully informed to conduct development of Pokémon TCG and other products and other products/services and resolve issues promptly. • Use project management tools to track project progress and manage project related information and documents in an organized manner. • Support Sr. Manager, Bi-lingual Project Manager to maintain and promote excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Seek to optimize and simplify processes as they are developed with a focus on continual improvement. • Translate various product/project related documents from English to Japanese and/or Japanese to English. • Interpret between Japanese and English in various meetings and/or events to support the attendees/participants/competitors who speak only one of those languages. • Document decisions and action items with meetings notes, following up on action items as required. • Contribute to driving various team initiatives that are tied to the team goals. • Responsible for other administrative tasks based on business needs. Requirements • Five (5) to seven (7) years of related professional experience, including at least four (4) years in a project management or similar role. • Bachelors degree required. • Must have fluency in both in English and Japanese (verbal and written communication). • Must have proven track record of project coordination skill with excellent communication and organizational skills. • Must have experience in playing Tabletop games, and/or video games. • Must have a proven track record of relationship-building skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills. • Detail-oriented, dedicated to accuracy, and able to maintain focus under pressure. • Demonstrated experience with localization projects and cross-cultural awareness. • Ability to manage time efficiently and ability to organize work effectively. • Ability to take initiative and manage the assigned project, ensuring it progresses smoothly and meets its goals. • Ability to provide stakeholders with visibility into status of assigned tasks in a timely manner. • Ability to think and communicate logically. • Ability to proactively identify problems and solve them with limited guidance. • Ability to interpret between Japanese and English in meetings and/or events. • Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Passion for learning and growth. • Passion for and knowledge of entire Tabletop game industry. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with Pokémon brand including Pokémon names in both English and Japanese is preferred. • Familiarity with printing or toy industry is preferred. Benefits • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. Apply Now Apply Now