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Sr. Technical Localization Quality Specialist - Japanese in Redmond, WA
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Language Project Manager
Company: Nintendo of America
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/31/2026
Job Categories: Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Franchising, Video Game Development
Job Description
Language Project Manager

Nintendo of America

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including MarioDonkey KongThe Legend of ZeldaMetroidAnimal CrossingPikmin and Splatoon across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

 

  • Facilitates or manages mid-to-large regional and global projects including planning, execution and transition.
  • Responsible for project oversight, governance, and status reporting.
  • Manages day-to-day logistics of assigned projects, scope and associated tasks. Negotiates authority to move projects forward ensuring timely decisions.
  • Identifies, analyses, defines, and coordinates stakeholder needs and translates them into functional requirements.
  • Establishes, communicates, and manages appropriate project scope change management procedures.
  • Anticipates and identifies potential problems or risks and presents alternative solutions.
  • Creates, updates, and maintains all documentation related to the projects including charters, work plans, timelines, issue/risk logs and budgets.
  • Conducts comparison processes to identify and develop process improvements; provides recommendations on next steps and manages deliverables.
  • Provides subject matter expertise, guidance and design support to the organization.
  • Identifies and facilitates systematic improvements through project management best practices.
  • Trains and mentors less experienced staff.
  • (Optional) Bilingual: Provides written and verbal English and Japanese translations, as needed.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
  • 4-6 years of localization project management experience.
  • Preferred experience utilizing Waterfall and Scrum (Agile) Project Management methodologies.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office and online project management tools (SharePoint, Redmine, Jira/Confluence, etc).
  • Depending on specialty, may need specific understanding of department and procedures.
  • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job family and basic knowledge of related job families.
  • Requires in-depth knowledge in own job family and basic knowledge of related job families.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management/Business or a related field, or equivalent.
  • Project Management Certification preferred.
  • Advanced skills in CAT tools preferred.  
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.
  

 

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay Range:
$105,300$168,500 USD
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Company Name: Nintendo of America
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Website: https://careers.nintendo.com/?gh_ji...
Company Description:
Nintendo is a global leader in interactive entertainment, creating memorable experiences through iconic franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon. We are committed to putting smiles on the faces of everyone we touch.
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