Bilingual Project Manager (Japanese/English)

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

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. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Bilingual Project Manager (Japanese/English)
• Job Summary: This role will organize, manage, and deliver projects/programs for the organization.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you’ll bring

• 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.
• Must have a proven track record of relationship-building skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Pokémon brand including Pokémon names in both English and Japanese is preferred.
• Familiarity with printing or toy industry is preferred.
• 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.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $105,000.00 - $124,450.00 per year. The full range is $105,000.00 - $157,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experien