Associate Project Specialist - Bilingual Japanese [Limited Term]

About the role

Nintendo of America is dedicated to creating unique entertainment experiences through partnerships with Nintendo Co., Ltd. We deliver these experiences through video games, hardware systems, and various entertainment initiatives.

Description of duties

• Partners with global and cross-functional teams to plan, manage, and deliver projects from intake through completion, including scope, schedule, milestones, and budgets.
• Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, approvals, costs, and resource priorities.
• Captures day-to-day project logistics, communication, and documentation; plans and facilitates meetings, prepares agendas and summaries, and tracks tasks and risks.
• Supports project close out through post-mortems, archiving, and, as needed, product testing and evaluation.
• May assist in preparing and translating collaboration materials (documents, presentations, other communications) in English and Japanese.
• May assist in interpreting real-time communication during meetings in English and Japanese.

Summary of requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience leading projects, or related experience.
• Understanding of project management methodology, including ability to identify and resolve issues, create and track milestones, and manage risk.
• Good game play skills and the ability to identify key selling points and marketing opportunities preferred.
• Experience supporting business initiatives and participating in cross-functional team efforts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Japanese business practices.
• Fluent in English and Japanese with strong bilingual spoken and written communication skills.
• Undergraduate degree in Writing, Communications, Business, a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid passport may be required for international travel.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is not specified.

Schedule

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.