Sr. Project Manager - TCG Print Production

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 corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Sr. Project Manager - TCG Print Production
• Job Summary: Responsible to oversee planning, implementation and tracking of Global TCG (Trading Card Game) production project allocation and tracking. Works closely with all TCG co-manufacturers, sales, logistics and S&OP to balance production capability of capacity and technical capabilities and on time project completion.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Define project goals, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics while balancing resources, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple projects, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, sales, logistics, S&OP, product development) and external co-manufacturers to align project objectives with business priorities.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Manage project progress and adapt work as required to ensure project success.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Manage stakeholder communication through regular status updates, issue escalation, and feedback loops. Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, risk assessments, and lessons learned. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Ability to travel domestically quarterly and internationally annually.

What you’ll bring

• Eight (8) to eleven (11) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Proven working experience as a project strategist or project manager.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
• Strong working knowledge of project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred) or relevant work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $127,000.00 - $151,000.00 per year. The full range is $127,000.00 - $191,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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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 innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 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/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• 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.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.