Japanese Language Specialist

OpenText; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Consultant to enhance our Bilingual Team in Makati, Philippines. This role requires fluency in Japanese (N2 to N1) and solid English communication skills.

The successful candidate will coordinate with our Japan counterpart, assist in project implementation, and serve as a translator. Candidates must have at least four years of translation experience along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field. OpenText values diversity and inclusion within our workforce.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Japanese at N2 to N1 level.
• 4+ years of experience in translation and interpretation.
• Above-average proficiency in written and verbal English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Japan counterparts and train offshore teams.
• Implement and support Japan projects.
• Translate documents between Japanese and English.
• Facilitate communication between Japan and other teams.

Skills

Japanese communication

English communication

Translation skills

Technical background

MS Office

Education

Graduate of Computer Science or other technical disciplines

Job description

OpenText - The Information Company

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

Opportunity

We are looking for a Japanese Bilingual Consultant to join our growing Bilingual Team of technical consultants.

You Are Great At

• Coordinate with Japan counterpart, get training and/or acquire knowledge and echo to offshore team.
• Implementation and support of Japan projects.
• Perform translation of documents from Japanese to English, and vice‑versa as needed in the projects.
• Act as a bridge between Japan and other teams requiring English and Japanese communication support.
• Attend meetings, take down minutes and interpret when necessary.
• Produce Japanese and/or English reports or documents as needed in the project.
• Provide full coordination of any technical or non‑technical project activities and processes. Get training and/or acquire knowledge and echo to offshore team.
• Coordinate and help during client visits.
• Possible stakeholder management tasks.

What It Takes

• At least N2 to N1 in JLPT.
• Graduate of Computer Science and/or other technical disciplines.
• 4 years and up of translation and interpretation work experience.
• Above average English and Japanese communication skills both written and verbal.
• MS Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Technical (Apps Development) background or knowledge is an advantage.
• Willing to work on any shifts (ASPAC, EMEA or US).

At OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Subject to applicable laws and regulations, OpenText’s Global Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 in order to enter an OpenText office. Accommodations may be available.