Bilingual Japanese Project Communications Manager

Our client, an international Gaming Company with offices in Irvine is looking for a Bilingual Japanese Project Manager to join their team. As the Project Communications Manager, you will act as a bridge team member between Japan and the US headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role and take the lead on communication initiatives between their US and Japan offices.

Hybrid work schedule in Irvine.

Salary Range: $66-85K

Bonus yearly potential: 25%

Duties:

• Work closely with global teams to ensure goals, objectives, and deliverables are on schedule
• Provide Japanese to English bilingual translations as needed to ensure project success
• Identify key differences between the Japan and US markets as they pertain to project needs
• Understand the unique temperament and needs of the various stakeholders in order to provide guidance to internal teams
• Actively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve an open pipeline of dialogue and collaboration between offices
• Lead weekly video conference meetings with Japanese office
• Translate a variety of project materials including but not limited to product presentations, pricing matrixes, marketing plans, product reports, and emails
• Interpret on behalf of internal departments and key dev staff at conference meetings and calls, external press conferences, developer interviews, and panel discussions
• Stay on top of news and announcements relating to the company’s brands and intellectual properties

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years’ of Project Management experience within the gaming industry preferred
• Experience working with international teams
• Fully bilingual in English and Japanese with excellent understanding of both cultures
• Business level fluency in Japanese required.
• Knowledge of US and Japanese gaming and/or entertainment markets and audiences
• Strong project management and negotiation skills
• Proven success managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be flexible with evening hours to accommodate Japanese business hours

If you are Project Manager, bilingual in Japanese and a passion for gaming, we highly encourage you to apply!

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