Bilingual Project Manager (Bilingual Japanese/English)
Pokémon
- Renton, WA
- $83,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Job Title: Bilingual Project Manager (Bilingual Japanese/English)
- Job Summary: This role will organize, manage, and deliver projects/programs for the organization.
- FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
- People Manager: No
- Assist in the development of Pokémon Trading Card Game products by being a point of contact between stakeholders in Japan and TPCi cross-functional teams.
- Support Sr. Manager, Bi-lingual Project Manager to maintain and promote excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in coordinating with stakeholders in Japan so that the TPCi cross-functional teams are fully informed to conduct Pokémon TCG product development and resolve issues promptly.
- Translate various product/project related documents from English to Japanese and/or Japanese to English.
- Use project management tools to track project progress and manage project related information and documents in an organized manner.
- Seek to optimize and simplify processes as they are developed with a focus on continual improvement.
- Responsible for other administrative work based on business needs.
- Documents decision with meetings notes, following on action items as required.
- Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- Bachelors degree required.
- Business level of bilingual communication skills both in English and Japanese.
- Strong project coordination with good communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with Pokémon TCG or any other TCG is a plus.
- Familiarity with Pokémon brand as well as Pokémon names and related terms in English or both English and Japanese is a plus.
- Experience in TCG game product development is a plus.
- Familiarity with printing industry and/or technology is a plus.
- Proven track record of relationship-building and negotiation 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 handle a variety of assignments, balance priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and also demonstrate capacity to work in a team.
- Ability to think and communicate logically.
- Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Passion for learning and growth.
- Passion for and knowledge of entire gaming industry.
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $83,000.00 - $97,850.00. The full range is $83,000.00 - $123,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
- 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 Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
- Fitness reimbursement
- Commuter benefit
- LinkedIn learning
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Hybrid work environment