Associate Convention Project Manager
Company: The Pok--mon Company International
Location: Renton
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Get to know The Pok--mon Company International The Pok--mon
Company International, a subsidiary of The Pok--mon Company in
Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for
brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pok--mon Trading Card
Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official
Pok--mon website. Pok--mon 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 and on Facebook (), YouTube (),
Twitter (), and Instagram (). Get to know the role Job Title:
Associate Convention Project Manager Job Summary: This role is
responsible for the successful project management of tournament
operations within our tentpole event. As a project coordinator on
the Event team, this role will work with internal stakeholders on
the Events team to own the set up of projects, project timelines,
drive results, manage stakeholders, and hit delivery dates. FLSA
Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you'll
do
- Manage projects that span across internal teams.
- Monitor project scopes, schedules, staffing, communications,
outside vendors, and contractual deliverables, accounting for
interdependencies.
- Outline the tasks involved in the project and delegate
accordingly.
- Influence departmental stakeholders to complete an assigned
tasks on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and
efficiency.
- Track at risk metrics and facilitate actions to keep projects
on track.
- Communicate and collaborate with various teams to provide
training and information to impacted parties.
- Audit and document current processes. Propose process
improvement plans.
- Manage and track milestones and KPIs within a portfolio of
projects. What you'll bring
- 2-3 years of relevant experience within esports tournaments,
large scale events, or relatable project management.
- Understanding of the components necessary to produce large
scale conventions.
- Understanding of project management process and concepts.
- Understanding of esports tournaments.
- 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when
appropriate.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency with Workfront and Smartsheet preferred.
- PMP certification a bonus, but not required. How you'll be
successful
- Passion for Pok--mon: Develops an understanding of the Pok--mon
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 Pok--mon experience. What to expect
- An employee first culture
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pok--mon
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs
- Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start
between $83,000 - $97,805. The full range is $83,000 - $123,000.
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 professional 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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