Manager – Convention Project Management @ The Pokémon Company

Manager – Convention Project Management

Posted on 3/29/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Bellevue, WA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Communications

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects - dynamic, strategic and resourceful
Demonstrated experience with creating processes from the ground up and building buy-in from stakeholders of all levels of the organization
Strong understanding of the components necessary to produce large scale conventions
Ability to multitask and proactively manage assigned projects with minimal supervision
Able to work under pressure and under challenging timelines
Team player with ability to work with various groups across the organization
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to details, and ability to multitask between different projects
Strong understanding of project management process and concepts
PMP certification preferred
Proficiency with Workfront preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Five+ (5+) years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of one (1) year of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience
Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do
Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities
Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results
Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve
Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals
Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience

Responsibilities

Job Title: Manager, Convention Project Management
Job Summary: This role is responsible for building the project management discipline within the Event team and serves as the program manager for Pokémon's tentpole events. This role will manage and direct the work of a team of project managers; providing mentorship and oversight for multiple projects or programs
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: Yes
Develop standards, processes, and tools used for effective project management, as well as set and manage quality targets
Manages projects that span across both internal and external clients and teams
Monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, communications, outside vendors, and contractual deliverables, accounting for interdependencies
Address internal or vendor issues that may impede project delivery and develop solutions to mitigate
Track at risk metrics and facilitate actions to keep projects on track
Establish data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics of project activities and to provide periodic reporting
Manage and track milestones and KPIs for a portfolio of projects
Assign studies and relay specific internal client needs to a team of project managers
Conduct training and onboarding for new project managers
Provide guidance and mentoring to a team of project managers

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

Get to know the role

Job Title: Manager, Convention Project Management
Job Summary: This role is responsible for building the project management discipline within the Event team and serves as the program manager for Pokémon’s tentpole events. This role will manage and direct the work of a team of project managers; providing mentorship and oversight for multiple projects or programs.
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Develop standards, processes, and tools used for effective project management, as well as set and manage quality targets.
Manages projects that span across both internal and external clients and teams.
Monitor project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, communications, outside vendors, and contractual deliverables, accounting for interdependencies.
Address internal or vendor issues that may impede project delivery and develop solutions to mitigate.
Track at risk metrics and facilitate actions to keep projects on track.
Establish data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics of project activities and to provide periodic reporting.
Manage and track milestones and KPIs for a portfolio of projects.
Assign studies and relay specific internal client needs to a team of project managers.
Conduct training and onboarding for new project managers.
Provide guidance and mentoring to a team of project managers.

What you’ll bring

Demonstrated leadership capabilities, both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects - dynamic, strategic and resourceful.
Demonstrated experience with creating processes from the ground up and building buy-in from stakeholders of all levels of the organization.
Strong understanding of the components necessary to produce large scale conventions.
Ability to multitask and proactively manage assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Able to work under pressure and under challenging timelines.
Team player with ability to work with various groups across the organization.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to details, and ability to multitask between different projects.
Strong understanding of project management process and concepts.
PMP certification preferred.
Proficiency with Workfront preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Five+ (5+) years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of one (1) year of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

How you’ll be successful

Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

An employee first culture
Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
Competitive cash-based compensation programs
Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $120,800 - $143,450. Full Range: $120,800 - $181,000. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates’ qualifications and experience uniquely.
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
Generous paid family leave
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
Hybrid work environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

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Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
Generous paid family leave
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
Fitness reimbursement
Commuter benefit
LinkedIn learning
Comprehensive relocation package
Hybrid work environment