Nintendo

Manager, Special Projects - Publisher Developer Relations

Redmond, WA · Staff+

No sponsorship$145k-$261kDetected 67 days ago

Data AnalysisData VisualizationProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences.
The PDR (Publisher & Developer Relations) Marketing team drives awareness and sales of third‑party games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, advocating for partner titles across Nintendo's most visible global channels.
This role leads end‑to‑end third‑party activations across marquee marketing vehicles including Nintendo Directs, Indie World Showcases, trade shows, preview events, and original content.
Drives alignment while ideating, advocating for, and executing projects.
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
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
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

Minimum two to four (2-4) years of experience as a people manager and team leader.
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.
Excellent gameplay skills, with ability to eloquently engage audiences while playing.
A valid passport may be required for international travel.

Bilingual in Japanese (strongly preferred)
Experience with gaming, either professionally or through demonstrated personal engagement (strongly preferred)

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home.

This listing is sourced directly from Nintendo's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.