Sr. Project Manager - Bilingual Japanese & English

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Sr. Project Manager - JE Bilingual

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: No

About the role

We’re looking for a bilingual and highly organized professional to join the President’s Office as a Sr. Project Manager. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of communication, coordination, and cultural connection— someone who can interpret various nuances about the group companies and Pokémon brand into respective but practical collaboration between The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), The Pokémon Company (TPC) in Japan, and other group affiliates.

You’ll partner closely with the Chief of Staff to support the President in managing Pokémon Group company relations, ensuring consistent communication, seamless reporting, and timely response to matters requiring executive attention. You’ll also facilitate cross-company collaboration between TPCi’s Corporate Communications team and TPC’s PR organization to deliver cohesive messaging to both internal and external audiences.

This role also supports the development of learning and communication content that helps employees deepen their understanding of TPCi’s history, culture, and brand. Over time, the position will evolve into managing cross-functional initiatives led by the President’s Office, contributing directly to organizational alignment and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Group Company Relations & Executive Support

• Coordinate regular reporting and updates between TPCi and TPC, ensuring information accuracy and timely delivery to executive stakeholders.

• Support the Chief of Staff in handling ad-hoc requests, presentations, and communications requiring the President's attention.

• Manage logistics and materials for executive interactions and recurring business reviews with TPC and other affiliates.

Communications & Messaging Alignment

• Partner with TPCi Corporate Communications and TPC PR teams to align on group-wide messaging for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support TPCi’s Head of Corporate Communications the creation and localization of communications that promote cultural and organizational alignment across Pokémon group companies

Learning & Engagement Initiatives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver educational and communication content to help employees learn about Pokémon’s heritage, business, and values.

• Help drive initiatives that strengthen employee connection to the company's global mission and brand identity.

Cross-Functional Project Support

• Assist the Chief of Staff and President's Office in managing strategic and cross-functional projects.

• Facilitate project coordination, tracking, and reporting to ensure goals are met on time and with quality.

• Identify opportunities to streamline communication and strengthen collaboration across regions and functions.

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of experience in project management, corporate communications, or business operations roles within multinational or culturally diverse organizations.

• Native-level fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken, required.

• Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills, combining careful attention to detail with a talent for crafting clear and engaging stories

• Proven ability to manage executive-level communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and corporate communication protocols.

• Experience working in entertainment, media, or global brand-driven environments preferred.

• Agile problem-solver who can adapt to shifting priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.

• Team-first mindset with professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive information.

• High motivation to learn, grow, and contribute to the evolution of the President’s Office and broader organization.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $127,000.00 - $151,000.00 per year. The full range is $127,000.00 - $191,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.