Business Operations and Project Management Specialist

Konami Digital Entertainment; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Konami Digital Entertainment in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Business Operations and Project Management Specialist to coordinate cross-functional initiatives across sales, marketing, licensing, production, and business development. The role supports executive-facing operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes and clear stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates are highly organized with strong written/verbal skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, and comfortable with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Strong written and verbal communication, including editing and proofreading
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions under pressure, and maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Business-level Japanese is preferred but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison to facilitate communication and coordination across various departments within the U.S. office and with overseas offices.
• Review social media content to ensure alignment with company standards, brand guidelines, and business objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency, communication, and project visibility.
• Provide day-to-day administrative, operational, and project management support.
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and milestones, proactively identifying risks and escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and centralized trackers to support effective project execution.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Japanese language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Business Operations and Project Management Specialist will play an important role in supporting the company across all areas of the business, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. The individual will coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives within KONAMI's digital business functions (sales, marketing, licensing, production, business development, social media, etc.) by communicating/coordinating with all relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, executive-facing environment.

The responsibilities listed below are not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional duties and assignments may be required as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key liaison to facilitate communication and coordination across various departments within the U.S. office and with overseas offices.
• Review social media content to ensure alignment with company standards, brand guidelines, and business objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency, communication, and project visibility.
• Provide day-to-day administrative, operational, and project management support.
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and milestones, proactively identifying risks and escalating issues as needed.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and centralized trackers to support effective project execution.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with individuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions under pressure, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Business-level Japanese is preferred but not required
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred:

• Experience working for or with a Japanese company
• Interest in various forms of entertainment such as; video games, movie, comic, animation, and music.