The Pokémon Company International · 1 week ago
Bilingual Project Manager (Japanese/English) - Games
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expThe Pokémon Company International is a leading brand management company responsible for the Pokémon franchise outside of Asia. They are seeking a Bilingual Project Manager to organize, manage, and deliver projects, acting as a liaison between stakeholders in Japan and cross-functional teams in the US.
Entertainment
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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.
Company
The Pokémon Company International
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leon Suh
Chief Financial Officer
Cameron Meyer
Brand Services Partner
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