Role Description Side International Japan is looking for an experienced Partner Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate the end-to-end release process for products onboarding to the playstore platform. In this position, you will work closely with external partners and our Business Development, Technical, Marketing, Social, QA, and many other internal teams to drive the product release effort as we build the premier online storefront across PC and mobile. Your primary focus will be on supporting external partners who are located in Korea, and it is expected that the majority of your work will be conducted during APAC business hours. - Educate and empower partners based in Korea, delivering a best-in-industry experience - Validate product, offer, page, and build readiness - Equip partners with the tools and information needed to deliver release plans - Provide transparency on release status and risks to internal stakeholders - Train partners to take full advantage of store features, from Cloud Saves to Account Services - Utilize standardized tools and processes for harmonious engagement and a consistent user experience - Demonstrate ownership and accountability of task management - Actively contribute insights and help drive tool and process improvements Qualifications - 3-5 years of project management, partner operations, release management, production experience, or similar experiences - Proven tolerance for ambiguity and ability to appropriately prioritize and complete work with minimal oversight despite an ambiguous environment - Exceptional communication skills with experience in external partner engagement, stakeholder management, and cross-timezone communication - Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail - Native or Business-level proficiency in Korean, and English with proven ability to support external partners in-language and navigate cross-culture communication - Conversational Japanese - Excellent understanding of Korean business culture, with a strong preference for prior exposure to the gaming release process within the respective culture - Willingness to occasionally adjust working hours to accommodate both a US-based team and APAC-based partners as needed - Familiarity with JIRA and Salesforce - Preference for applicants with baseline technical knowledge or an interest in learning Requirements - This position is open to applicants interested in relocating to Japan. (Visa support will be provided) Benefits - Annual salary review - Full remote opportunity - Transportation allowance (up to 50,000 yen) - Business casual dress code - Comprehensive social insurance - Annual paid leave - Access to external welfare services - Refresh space with coffee machine and office convenience store Company Description Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

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