Executive Communications Partner (Interpretation - Japanese / English)

Executive Communications Partner (Interpretation - Japanese / English) at Fictiv Location: Oakland, California (On-site) Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday Department: Founders Office Travel: 20% (Subject to increase as business needs arise) Role Summary Fictiv is transforming global manufacturing through technology, precision, and collaboration. As we enter a critical phase of integration with Misumi, we are seeking a bilingual Japanese-English Executive Communications Partner to serve as a strategic cultural and communication bridge between English and Japanese-speaking leadership teams. This role goes far beyond translation. You will support high-impact strategic initiatives, executive communication, and cross-cultural integration — ensuring alignment, clarity, and trust during a period of major business transformation. Operating within the Founders' Office, you will work directly with executives and leaders to interpret, translate, analyze, and help push forward strategic priorities. Impact in This Role Success in this role means: Strengthening trust and communication between Fictiv and Misumi leaders Preventing misunderstandings and delays caused by language or cultural gaps Translating materials and executive documentation accurately and efficiently Integrating cultural norms and best practices into a unified organizational culture What You’ll Do Interpretation & Translation Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation (English ↔ Japanese) for executive meetings, board interactions, strategy sessions, and integration work-streams Translate business-critical documents: reports, policies, manufacturing and operational content, program updates, and executive communications with precision, efficiency, and nuance Localize materials and assist in drafting communications with cultural and business context Cultural & Business Integration Act as a cultural liaison to educate U.S. and Japan teams on cultural expectations and business norms Surface risks and strategic blockers, improving cross-functional collaboration and planning Drive trust-building initiatives across global leadership groups Program & Project Support Lead integration-focused projects (e.g., localization, training programs, communication workflows) Track progress of integration initiatives, ensuring clarity and readiness on both sides Support executive travel planning, hosting of Japanese visitors, and onsite leadership engagement Who You Are Native or near-native fluency in both Japanese and English Experienced working with senior executives and/or boards, with strong executive presence and professionalism in high-stakes environments A self-starter with business acumen to follow and interpret conversations about topics such as, but not limited to, P&L, operations, and strategy, and handle sensitive information with discretion Deep understanding of U.S. and Japanese business practices, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sectors Proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and skilled at navigating rapidly changing priorities Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available on-site daily in Oakland Demonstrated project or program management capability preferred Why You’ll Love Working Here Partner directly with Fictiv’s founders and executive leadership on high-visibility initiatives Drive a successful integration between Silicon Valley and one of Japan’s leading industrial companies Shape a stronger, unified business culture with global impact Join a mission-driven company revolutionizing how the world manufactures Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $120,000 – $160,000 USD annually (experience-based) Medical, dental, vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Generous paid time off & holidays Professional development and career growth opportunities Ready to Build the Bridge? Join Fictiv’s Founders Office and use your language mastery, cultural intelligence, and executive communication skills to accelerate our global success. Apply now — let’s shape the future of manufacturing together.