Product Planning, Project Manager

Job Type: Location Type: Hybrid

 

Job Details

Job Location
Progress – Irvine, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$110000.00 – $115000.00 Salary

Description

Hybrid Work Model

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JOB SUMMARY

This person will play a pivotal role in coordinating the internal greenlight process known as “Global Inline” process. We have four studios in Japan and three studios in United Kingdom. We also have Publishing units in United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea. You will play a vital link in SEGA console gaming operations, seamlessly connecting all key stakeholders on a global scale to ensure projects meet approval criteria, maintain schedule integrity, and align with strategi goals to bring innovative products to life.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-Day
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful execution
  • Coordinate daily activities across teams and departments
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues in real-time
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting tools
  • Conduct regular status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
  • Ensure quality standards are met through testing and validation processes
• Strategic Support
  • Collaborate with leadership to define project scope, goals, and success metrics
  • Align project objectives with broader business strategy and priorities
  • Support change management initiatives and stakeholder engagement
  • Analyze project performance and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
  • Participate in portfolio planning and program-level coordination

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, IT, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in gaming, entertainment, or consumer products
• Impeccable attention to detail and consistent follow through
• Ability to multitask and prioritize across many different schedules and concerns
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smart Sheet, MS Project, Jira, Asana,).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for Japanese culture, JRPG games, and Anime

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Risk and change management
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Analytical and decision-making skills

BONUS SKILLS

• Bilingual Japanese/English (Professional working proficiency or above)
• Passion for Japanese culture, JRPG games and Anime
• Knowledge & interest in SEGA &/or ATLUS games
• Experience working in a Japanese corporate setting & knowledge of Japanese culture
• Familiarity with game development lifecycle & workflows, marketing strategies, forecasting methodologies, or consumer research methodologies
• PMP certification, PMO experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Experience customizing & optimizing SharePoint sites