Associate Project Specialist - Bilingual Japanese [Limited Term]
Nintendo of America is a company dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences, known for its iconic franchises. They are seeking an Associate Project Specialist who will partner with global teams to manage and deliver projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and overseeing project logistics.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Coordinates 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 interpret real-time communication during meetings in English and Japanese
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Good game play skills and the ability to identify key selling points and marketing opportunities preferred
Benefits
- Potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
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