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Niantic Japan, now part of the Scopely family, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Corporate Operations to shape the future of its operations in Japan. This role focuses on people and purpose, fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and care. The Head of Corporate Operations will lead day-to-day operations, including vendor management, compliance, security, and office facilities, ensuring key processes are completed accurately and on time. They will also partner with leadership to support planning, streamline operations, and improve team efficiency, acting as an advisor on organizational structure. Additionally, the role involves leading internal programs and events to connect and energize the team, evolving a culture that embraces global talent, and championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). The position also entails crafting employer branding strategies and collaborating with recruiters to enhance the candidate journey and grow a diverse talent pipeline. Acting as a local liaison for global teams, the role requires thoughtful adaptation of global strategies to the Japanese market and cultural context.

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<div><p>At Niantic Japan, now part of the Scopely family, we are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to help craft the future of our Corporate Operations in Japan.</p> <p>This is not just about operations — it’s about people and purpose. Niantic has always been a passionate and purposeful company. We believe in using technology to bring people together in the real world, and that belief is reflected in the way we work. Over the years, we’ve built a culture grounded in inclusion, respect, and care — for one another, our players, and the communities we serve. Our Tokyo office embodies this spirit, and we’re looking for someone who can help us carry that forward while building operational excellence.</p> <p>This is a critically important role, reporting to the President, Japan Business. You will lead local efforts and work closely with global teams.</p> <h2>What You’ll Do</h2> <h2>🏡 Corporate Operations &amp; Administration</h2> <p>We take pride in running a well-oiled learning machine that iterates fast. You will:</p> <ul> <li>Lead day-to-day corporate operations in Japan — including vendor and contract management, compliance, security, and office facilities</li> <li>Ensure that key processes (vendor payments, stamping, regulatory filings) are completed accurately and on time</li> <li>Foster a safe, productive, and welcoming workplace for all</li> </ul> <h2>📊 Planning and Supporting Organization</h2> <p>We gain experience and expand in a measured manner. You will:</p> <ul> <li>Partner with the Japan leadership team to support planning, prioritization, and headcount alignment</li> <li>Find opportunities to streamline operations and improve team efficiency</li> <li>Serve as a strategic, objective advisor on org structure and talent deployment</li> </ul> <h2>🌈 Culture &amp; Engagement</h2> <p>We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong. You will:</p> <ul> <li>Lead internal programs and events that connect, include, and energize our team (Kids Day, Offsites, Holiday Parties, and more.)</li> <li>Evolve a culture that embraces global talent, especially those based in Tokyo</li> <li>Champion Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) across the organization</li> </ul> <h2>🚀 Talent Branding &amp; Hiring Enablement</h2> <p>We’re proud of our mission — and we want the world to know! You will:</p> <ul> <li>Craft employer branding strategies that position Niantic Japan as a top destination for outstanding talents</li> <li>Collaborate with recruiters to improve the candidate journey and grow a diverse pipeline</li> </ul> <h2>🔄 Cross-functional Leadership</h2> <p>We’re better when we work as one. You will:</p> <ul> <li>Act as the local liaison for Niantic's and Scopely’s global teams, ensuring clear, respectful, and collaborative execution</li> <li>Thoughtfully adapt and localize global strategies to align with Japan’s market and cultural context</li> </ul> <h2>What We’re Looking For</h2> <ul> <li>Proven ability in corporate operations, workplace management, or organizational development</li> <li>Proficiency in both Japanese and English languages</li> <li>Strong decision-making, communication, and execution abilities</li> <li>Experience working across cultures with empathy and flexibility</li> <li>A team-first approach with high integrity and operational focus</li> <li>Drive for encouraging a passionate, mission-aligned workplace</li> <li>Experience in gaming, entertainment, or creative tech is a bonus.</li> </ul> <h3>Bonus Points (Preferred Qualifications)</h3> <ul> <li>Previous leadership experience in a global company</li> <li>Success in leading change or redesigning organizational structures</li> <li>Experience driving DEIB or internal communications programs</li> <li>Collaboration with U.S. or international collaborators</li> <li>MBA or equivalent experience</li> </ul> <h3>Reasonable Accommodations</h3> <p>We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the workplace for candidates and employees with disabilities or other access needs. Please let us know how we can support you.</p></div><div><h2><strong>Join the Niantic team!</strong></h2> <p>Niantic's global-scale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world. Incubated out of the Maps team at Google, Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO, a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month. Niantic’s Lightship platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Peridot and Monster Hunter Now.&nbsp;</p> <p>We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.</p> <p>Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.</p> <p>We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Bellevue, London, Tokyo, and Zürich. #LI-HYBRID</p> <p><strong>Candidate Privacy Policy</strong></p> <p>I understand that by submitting my job application, the information I provide as part of that application will be used in accordance with Niantic’s&nbsp;<a href="https://nianticlabs.com/applicantprivacynotice">Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and Candidates</a>.</p> <p>If required by law, by submitting my job application I consent to the processing of my information as described in that Notice, including processing information I voluntarily disclose to Niantic, such as health or medical information, race or ethnicity data, and sexual orientation data and, in limited circumstances sharing information with third parties such as references and other third parties that assist in the hiring process.</p></div>

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