We are seeking a seasoned people manager who can lead with clarity and composure through change, pressure, and complexity while setting clear direction, holding teams accountable, and developing talent in a fast‑moving, highly collaborative global environment.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Drives alignment while ideating, advocating for, and executing projects.
- Plan and execute third‑party marketing activations across key channels, including Nintendo Directs, Indie World Showcases, trade shows, preview events, and original video content
- Act as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact, coordinating with global Nintendo stakeholders, regional marketing teams, internal channel owners, agencies, and external partners
- Ensure marketing activations are fully prepared by aligning on objectives, target audiences, creative direction, production schedules, review milestones, and publishing plans\
- Manage the overall project pipeline, anticipating risks and adjusting plans as needed to meet key marketing moments and commitments
- Identify resourcing or process challenges early, and partner with stakeholders to re‑prioritize work and balance tradeoffs while protecting critical deliverables and team well‑being
- Provide clear, regular updates to leadership on plans, progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Set clear expectations for deliverables, timelines, and quality standards, and promote consistent follow‑through and accountability
- Establish and maintain clarity around roles, responsibilities, decision ownership, and escalation paths
- Lead, coach, and develop team members by creating growth plans aligned with individual strengths, interests, and career goals
- Deliver ongoing, actionable feedback through regular one‑on‑one meetings and performance check‑ins
- Foster a calm, resilient team culture that performs effectively under pressure and adapts to changing priorities
- Represent PDR Marketing with professionalism and confidence in internal and external forums
- Collaborates across internal and external teams to derive cohesive marketing plans.
- Evaluates results on an ongoing basis, adjusting and innovating to continuously improve ROI.
- Supervises daily work and ongoing development of assigned staff, championing team health and morale while leading by example with compassion, sincerity, humility, integrity, empathy, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.
- Builds and maintains strong external relationships, working closely with development and publishing partners to align on complimentary strategies and deliver best-in-class work.
- Builds and maintains strong internal relationships, driving success through regular interaction with stakeholders both locally and at global offices.
- Build, improve and maintain workflows to keep transparency for cross functional as well as team members on track for delivery.
- Spearheads the development and implementation of tools and processes that optimize team’s ability to deliver on goals effectively and efficiently.
- Supervises an end-to-end publishing and distribution pipeline that includes production, operations, marketing, and end-of-lifecycle rights management.
- Manages allocated budget, including creation and execution of funding agreements, Action Memos, and invoices.
- Maintains a considered and expansive understanding of industry trends and best practices.
- Evaluates games in various stages of development for quality, market potential, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Coordinates and conducts internal product demonstrations.
- Works with highly confidential information in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires scheduling flexibility during peak seasons.
- Up to 30% travel, both national and international.
- Reports regularly to leadership on project status and key KPIs.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum six to eight (6-8) years of related experience.
- Minimum two to four (2-4) years of experience as a people manager and team leader.
- Robust background in data analytics, forecast tracking, and ongoing ROI assessment.
- Extensive experience in deadline-driven, end-to-end project management, with a focus on campaign strategy and publishing.
- Experience managing and maintaining project budgets.
- Experience working with contracts, including publishing & distribution agreement terms, obligations, investments, limitations, and terminations.
- In-depth knowledge of marketing tools, channels, and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of video games and the gaming industry.
- Bilingual in Japanese (strongly preferred)
- Experience with gaming, either professionally or through demonstrated personal engagement (strongly preferred)
- Excellent gameplay skills, with ability to eloquently engage audiences while playing.
- Software proficiencies: Advanced PC skills; emphasis on MS Office, Tableau, Smartsheet, Confluence.
- A valid passport may be required for international travel.
- Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and related business experience or equivalent.
