Associate Manager, Product Coordination

Industry:

Company: SEGA OF AMERICA INC

Job Details

Job Location
Progress – Irvine, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$75,000.00 – $88,000.00 Hourly

Description

Hybrid Work Model

SEGA. . . What do you think of when you hear that word? Do you think of the console with the iconic, harmonized voice fire ups or do you think of the countless gaming hits from Sonic the Hedgehog, Golden Axe, or the Persona series? . . .

When we think of SEGA, we think of its evolution as a pioneer in the video game market to one of the most prominent video game developers and publishers ever! Globally, SEGA has over 5,000 employees passionately working to bring the best gaming entertainment to players around the planet. We have one of, if not the richest, portfolio of original IPs – something we are very proud of and excited about as the market continues to change.

New streaming technologies and shifts in the retail landscape are well poised for what will be the most disruptive and innovative time in our industry. Our IP strategy positions us well for this, and we are enthusiastic about the future!

There’s never been a more exciting time in the company’s history to join SEGA!

Job Summary:

SEGA of America’s Product Coordination team is a centralized team of administrators who oversee the company’s internal greenlight process known as “Global Inline” – the means with which Production and Publishing to secure their production and marketing budgets for their titles. You will play a critical role within the business by overseeing multiple projects from its initiation stage to launch, bringing multiple stakeholders across the business into alignment (Production, Publishing, Corporate Planning, overseas counterparts in Japan and in UK, etc.), & ensuring each project is ready for budget approvals. This role will report to the Manager, Product Coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day
  • First point of contact for general enquires from Production, Publishing and other contributors (Business Planning, Business Development, Legal etc)
  • Work closely with Production and Publishing to manage appropriate timing for project approvals, in line with stakeholder requirements.
  • Schedule the resultant approvals meetings, inviting relevant stakeholders.
  • Liaise with studios, publishing, and other contributors, using team meetings and ad-hoc discussions to track the status of submissions materials.
  • Track and manage the Inline Schedule and the status (budget, research, milestone deliverables etc.) of the assigned projects using internal trackers and tools.
  • Proactively take action to ensure problems are dealt with before they become blockers to a swift approval.
  • Proofreading submission materials to ensure the application details are clear, consistent and accurate.
  • Identify potential issues, discussion points, and facilitate decision-making meetings.
  • Take minutes and log action points during process meetings, ensuring that outstanding tasks are suitably followed up on.
  • Create, submit and track approval confirmations digitally using the Adobe Sign system.
  • Organize submission materials and related files (research, PLs etc) on the Company SharePoint Site for record keeping.
  • Commute to work in the Irvine office on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday each week.
• Strategy Support
  • Occasional business trips to our international offices in Japan & Europe for cross regional process alignment.
  • Stay informed on company’s initiatives & industry trends to ensure relevant information is presented & discussed for Inline approvals
  • Report on operational performance & suggest improvements within our approval process & internal workflows where there is an opportunity
• Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
  • For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
  • To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
  • To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
  • To enhance understanding of our stakeholders’ work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bilingual Japanese/English (Professional working proficiency or above)
• 3+ years of experience in project management or related cross functional role within gaming, entertainment, or consumer products.
• Proven ability to manage procedure and process
• Strong interest in video games and a knowledge of the entertainment industry
• Ability to plan and carry out work when regularly unsupervised
• Confident and professional in dealing with senior members of the company
• Excellent ability in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Clear and concise communication ability both written and verbal
• Flexibility to react quickly, reschedule, and prioritize workload as necessary
• Confidence in assessing situations and identifying reasonable courses of action
• Attention to detail combined with an ability to multitask
• Capable of bringing a variety of parties and information into alignment

Preferred Skills:

• 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