Program Manager, Events (Contract)

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Do you have proven expertise in program or project management, partnerships or licensing, and a passion for product development?

We are looking for an innovative and adventurous contract Program Manager, Events, to cultivate and support profitable long-term partnerships with licensors and collaborators to ensure delivery of outstanding event experiences based on our portfolio of products and business goals. The ideal candidate will have experience with licensor management and critical communication, along with a highly attuned game quality sense.

This role will be supporting the Event and Event Marketing teams with licensing programs across multiple titles to bring the best entertainment-licensed consumer products and experiences to our fans. In this key role, you will work with licensing teams, licensors both internally, externally and with cross-functional global teams.

What You'll Do:

• Drive the Business and Partnership - Manage day-to-day relationships with licensees including educating about upcoming events and event material review processes, seeing opportunities, problem-solving, marketing and all business reviews. Build and summarize performance reports while ensuring internal compliance with licensing activations and managing Event Team deliverable timelines.
• Cross-functional Leadership - Work collaboratively to support Licensing/Franchise Program Managers by presenting event opportunities, leading the flow of licensing activations at events, representing Event Team partner communications, scheduling, and passing marketing information and opportunities to the Event Marketing team. Be an encouraging communicator and negotiator as well as a constant consultant!
• Connect Us: Be a liaison between internal and external partners, balancing the needs of each team. Work to accomplish multi-departmental goals within Wizards of the Coast as well as overall campaign goals.

What You'll Bring:

• 4-6 years’ consistent record of program management, specifically within consumer goods, gaming, or events.
• Experience with project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows, timelines and deliver projects on time in a fast paced, global environment
• Positivity, a critical eye, a desire for continuous improvement, and the ability to learn new things
• Prior experience in supporting event planning is plus.
• Knowledge of Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and or gaming/entertainment industry a plus

Additional Details:

Please note that this is a temporary assignment providing services to Wizards through an external staffing agency. If you are selected for this assignment, you will be employed by Eastridge as a W2 employee and will not be an employee of Wizards.

• Employment Type: Contingent Worker
• Location: WA or Remote
• Duration: Up to 5-6 months

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $49/hour
• Pay Range End: $78/hour

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the hourly pay range for this role.

Eastridge offers US based Wizards temporary workers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Sick Leave (variable based on location)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

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