Wizards of the Coast · 12 hours ago
Program Manager, Partner Brands (Japanese/English Bilingual)
Renton, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $164K/yr
4+ years expWizards of the Coast connects people through play and imagination, and they are seeking a bilingual Japanese Program Manager, Partner Brands for the Magic Franchise. This role involves managing partnerships with licensors, leading product development across titles, and serving as a liaison between Japan and the U.S.
Digital MediaGamingSportsCard and Board GamesDigital EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Own the Partnership – Manage the day-to-day relationship with licensees including onboarding, seeing opportunities, problem-solving, marketing and all business reviews. You represent Wizards to the partner, and you also represent the partner’s voice within Wizards
Cross-Functional Leadership – Work collaboratively to support and lead throughout the pipeline of partnership product development, owning the flow of licensing, the release schedule and marketing information to all internal teams. You will be an encouraging communicator and negotiator, and a constant consultant
Connect Us – Be a liaison between Japan and the U.S. by translating partner communication and feedback, interpreting in meetings, and occasionally traveling to Japan to support in-person business meetings. You are both a guide and consultant, helping our teams navigate JP business culture and JP partnerships
Drive the Business – Provide insights on the Japanese marketplace and community actively studying the Japanese TCG market to discover opportunities with new and existing partners. You will build and summarize performance reports while ensuring internal compliance with licensing deals and timelines
Qualification
Required
4-6 years experience in translating emails, presentations, documents, and other text based translations into both native-level Japanese and English
4-6 years experience of English & Japanese consecutive interpreting in in-person business meetings and remote calls. (Experience with simultaneous interpretation would be a further plus.)
Flexible working hours to accommodate a few afternoon and evening meetings a week with Japanese business partners
4-6 years experience, specifically within consumer goods or gaming
At least 2 years analyzing or working with legal agreements and external working relationships
Has near native level Japanese proficiency and strong communication skills in both Japanese and English
A deep understanding in the Japanese TCG market and gaming culture
Entrepreneurial, persistent, and resourceful, with experience learning quickly about new technologies and industry trends
Strong business judgment and intellectual maturity; ability to craft solutions that appropriately balance risk and business objectives
Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience developing strong internal relationships
Ability to identify key concerns quickly and drive collaborators to a consensus
Strong project management abilities; capable of prioritizing and balancing multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
Benefits
Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!
Company
Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast develops and publishes game-based and other entertainment products.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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