Iain Mason
@iainmason
Product Manager passionate about sports and Japanese localization in tech.
What I'm looking for
My journey began at Robert Walters Japan, where I honed my skills in recruitment and learned the intricacies of aligning candidate needs with client expectations. This experience laid the foundation for my career, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in both English and Japanese.
Thereafter, I realized the need to deepen my business Japanese, which I successfully achieved through my subsequent role at Booking.com, mainly interacting with hotel concierges and guiding them on how to use our B2b extranet/reservation system thorough daily phone calls.
Currently, I am a Product Manager at DAZN Japan, where I bridge the gap between our UK headquarters and the Japan local team. My role involves overseeing localization projects, ensuring accurate translations, and managing all new product releases . I take pride in fostering strong relationships with clients and contributing to the growth of DAZN in the competitive sports streaming market. My experience has equipped me with a robust understanding of project management, customer service, and the nuances of Japanese business culture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager
DAZN Japan
Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)
Currently, I am a Product Manager at DAZN Japan, where I act as a liaison for localization efforts, including UAT on various devices and confirming accurate Japanese translations. I also focus on fostering positive relationships with commercial clients regarding their service needs.
Product Executive/Jr. Product Manager
DAZN Japan
Oct 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 11 months)
As a Product Executive/Jr. Product Manager, I acted as a liaison between UK H.Q. and the India Office, focusing on localization projects like UAT of new product releases and ensuring accurate Japanese translations. I also assisted in end-to-end project management for key initiatives such as price increases and add-on implementations.
Customer Service System Integration Assistant
DAZN Japan
Apr 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 6 months)
I oversaw the end-to-end project management of initiatives like the implementation of the new Chatbot system, Zed, acting as a localization point between DAZN HQ and DAZN Japan. I also supervised local projects, including subscription price increases, while managing JIRA tickets and generating data reports.
Customer Service Partner Specialist
Booking.com
Jun 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 10 months)
I managed over 30 daily contacts from client properties via phone and email, addressing inquiries about the internal Extranet system in both Japanese and English. I escalated complex matters to appropriate divisions and maintained an individual property satisfaction rating of over 90%.
Financial Services | Human Resources Recruiting
Robert Walters
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019 (10 months)
I collaborated with 10 other members on the Human Resources team, reviewing the company's online database daily and reporting progress to a manager weekly. I guided Business to Consumer clients with their hiring needs, broadening my knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment cycle to successfully place candidates.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Colgate University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Studied Sociology at Colgate University from 2014 to 2018. Gained a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories and research methods.
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