Nintendo Is Hiring A Language Project Manager

Nintendo of America Inc. is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee and drive regional and global initiatives, ensuring the seamless execution of entertainment projects across the Americas. 🚀

About Nintendo of America

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ over 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. 😊 At Nintendo of America Inc., we fulfill this mission by collaborating closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to bring iconic franchises such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™, and Splatoon™ to the Americas through video games, hardware, and partnerships involving entertainment initiatives like films and theme parks.

Located in Redmond, WA, we serve as the headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the region. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that values diversity and community. 🌎 For more information, visit Nintendo’s website.

🔹 Responsibilities of the Role

• Facilitates or manages mid-to-large regional and global projects, including planning, execution, and transition phases.
• Ensures project oversight, governance, and accurate status reporting.
• Manages daily logistics, scope, and related tasks of assigned projects, negotiating authority to keep projects on track.
• Identifies, analyzes, and defines stakeholder needs; translates these into functional requirements.
• Establishes and manages project scope change procedures.
• Anticipates potential problems or risks, proposing alternative solutions proactively.
• Maintains all project documentation, including charters, work plans, timelines, issue/risk logs, and budgets.
• Conducts process comparisons to identify improvements, providing recommendations and managing deliverables.
• Offers subject matter expertise, guidance, and support for project design and organization.
• Facilitates systematic improvements via project management best practices.
• Trains and mentors junior staff to foster growth and development.
• (Optional) Provides bilingual support with written and verbal translations in English and Japanese, as needed.

🔹 Requirements & Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in localization project management.
• Preferred familiarity with Waterfall and Scrum (Agile) project management methodologies.
• Advanced skills in MS Office and online project management tools such as SharePoint, Redmine, Jira/Confluence.
• Specific understanding of department procedures may be required based on specialty.
• Deep conceptual and practical knowledge within your job family, with basic knowledge of related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Certification is preferred.

🔸 *Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.*

Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, based in Redmond, WA. Regular onsite presence is required according to division schedules. Not available for fully remote applicants.

Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary ranges from $105,300 to $168,500. Employees may be eligible for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. For more details, check out our Benefits & Perks page.