Project Coordinator - Japanese Bilingual

Title: Japanese Bilingual Project Coordinator, Strategic Investment & Venture Partnerships

Seeking a bilingual (Japanese/English) Project Coordinator to support startup partnerships, investment operations, contract coordination, market research, and event management within a global innovation and venture team.

• Location: Mountain View, CA
• Employment Type: Long-term TEMP
• Compensation: $65-$67/hr
• Work Hour: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm with occasional overtime.

Qualifications of the Bilingual Project Coordinator:

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in project coordination, operations, contract administration, vendor management, or event coordination.
• Professional fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with Salesforce, Crunchbase, PitchBook, Jira, Confluence, or SharePoint.
• Knowledge of startups, venture capital, innovation, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience supporting global or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities of the Bilingual Project Coordinator:

• Project & Operations Coordination

o   Coordinate cross-functional projects, operational processes, and process improvement initiatives.

o   Track project progress, identify risks, and support timely issue resolution.

o   Manage operational tools, software subscriptions, budgets, expenses, and purchasing activities.

• Contract & Vendor Management

o   Coordinate legal and contractual processes, including NDAs, service agreements, statements of work, and event-related contracts.

o   Serve as a liaison between external partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

o   Support vendor onboarding, contract tracking, and payment processes.

• Startup & Market Research

o   Conduct startup scouting and preliminary market research.

o   Identify and track emerging startup opportunities and industry trends.

o   Maintain accurate pipeline and partnership data in CRM systems.

• Event & Communication Support

o   Coordinate logistics for corporate events, workshops, sponsorships, and executive meetings.

o   Support internal communications and reporting activities.

o   Facilitate collaboration between global teams, particularly across Japan and North America.

o   Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Japanese Bilingual, Project coordination, Stakeholder management, Attention to detail, Cross-cultural communication, Problem solving and adaptability. Project coordinator, Bilingual in Japanese and English, verbal and written

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