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• Job Title: Manager, Competitive Programs

• Job Summary: The Manager of Competitive Programs will drive the competitive live operations for the path to the Pokémon World Championships covering multiple product categories. This role is responsible for managing a team which will drive the planning and execution of competitive events, as well as developing long-term plans with game developers, evaluating the competitive landscape, and leading the creation of systems that qualify players from North America, Europe, Latin America, MESA, and Oceania to the annual Pokémon World Championships with a focus on increasing annual engagement and long-term value. Key responsibilities include the development and review of competitive event schedules, point systems, player rewards, game incentives, budgets and event reports, as well as a commitment to developing career paths for team members and contributing to the development of TPCi’s overall competitive vision.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

• Manage and develop team members responsible for strategic execution of various competitive products such as the Pokémon TCG, VG, Pokémon UNITE, and Pokémon GO.

• Oversee the global qualification process for multiple products across North America, Europe, Latin America, MESA, and Oceania.

• Plan, budget, and allocate support in line with underlying business and company priorities for each product.

• Develop quarterly and annual goals meeting department and company objectives.

• Manage competitive program and live ops calendars, as well as oversee the creation of prizing tables, digital rewards, and other player incentives.

• Lead and partner with internal and external teams, including game developers, to build the path to Worlds for multiple products.

• Work closely with Organized Play, Marketing, Legal, Broadcast and Events teams to ensure the path to Worlds is supported as designed.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations for reporting team members.

• Develop standards of documentation, tracking, and system design to ensure a consistent and fair approach in annual qualification to Worlds.

• Generate event reports for internal stakeholders and track KPIs for each competitive product and provide updates in relation to company goals and objectives.

• Advise game product development teams on any relevant product concerns relating to competitive players based on player research and trends.

• Collaborate closely with Trust and Safety, Legal, and game development teams to manage creation and revisions of rulesets, penalties, and related guidelines so that they may be clearly applied to competitive events.

• Provide leadership for industry objectives, strategy, and content to ensure that competitive pillars are appropriately designed and supported.

• Develop the competitive gaming market data needed to support the customer journey to grow player engagement.

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors globally. 

What you’ll bring

• Five+ (5+) years of relevant professional experience, plus two (2+) years of people management experience, managing a team(s) of direct reports.

• Bachelors degree required.

• Five+ (5+) years of experience in esports, competitive gaming, events or sports management.

• Deep knowledge and passion for competitive systems and player engagement mechanisms, including competitive formats including single elimination, double elimination, swiss, and round robin.

• Proven success in managing and a passion for developing a team of diverse skill sets and backgrounds including with multi-office reports.

• Excellent process-oriented analytical skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.

• Expert in competitive systems including season long qualification planning and point design.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to work across teams and communicate competitive gaming priorities at the team, department, executive, and company levels.

• Ability to understand and provide constructive review of floorplans, network diagrams and other technical requirements for tournament play hardware such as  mobile phones and the Nintendo Switch.

• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines, emerging needs, policy changes, and the variety of quick pivots which can happen in events and product development.

• Ability to operate at a strategic level to define new competitive opportunities and build towards desired outcomes.

• Experience working with external partners, particularly international ones.

• While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus, it is not required. However, knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must. Ability to become a SME of multiple products at a competitive level is a must.

• Travel required, approx. 6-8 weeks/year.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $119,300 - $158,700 per year. The full range is $119,300 - $215,000 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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• Job Title: Original Merchandise Brand Services (Plush) (Bilingual Japanese English)
• Job Summary: This role carries dual responsibilities:

  • Team Management: Managing the plush development and coordination team.

  • Strategic Execution: Driving plush initiative and The Pokémon Company related product project, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful planning and execution.

The ideal candidate is a native level English – Japanese bilingual and has proven expertise in plush and related product development and management. They have experienced in stakeholder engagement, capable of balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, and committed to delivering results through both team leadership and individual contributions.

An understanding of the overall Pokémon brand and its characters is a plus. The candidate will be expected to immerse themselves in the Pokémon brand; this ranges from playing video and trading card games to watching the animated series.

•  FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Product Strategy & Execution

• Assist in developing and executing strategies for plush and other TPC-related products, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards.

• Manage the project of plush and other TPC-related product development.

• Build and strengthen the relationships with external partners, actively manage the production schedules and quality standards.

• Lead coordination of the data integration with TPC’s system.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact, coordinate and collaborate with TPC, other Pokémon group companies, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of various initiatives and projects.

Operational Excellence & Team Management

• Oversee team operations, including workload management, role assignment, and progress tracking.

• Guide the plush development, sample review, and quality standards for team members.

·       Implement process improvements and best practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing team.

• Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities to support scalable operation.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement through mentorship, coaching, and professional development.

• Set clear goals and performance metrics, conduct regular feedback sessions, and support career growth for team members.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or related industries.

• 3+ years of experience managing and leading high-performing teams.

• Experience developing plush or other 3D product, with strong knowledge of materials, production, and quality control is a plus.

• Japanese and English speaking and writing ability at native level.  

• Familiarity with Japanese business protocol.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to balance people management responsibilities with individual contributor duties.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple priorities and simultaneous projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word.

• Familiarity in Slack, Confluence, and SharePoint is a plus

• International business travel required.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $119,292 - $158,722 per year. The full range is  $119,292 - $214,860  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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Job Title: Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager 

Location: Bellevue

Department: President & Corporate Development Office

Reports to: Chief of Staff & Head of Corporate Development

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly strategic, forward-thinking individual to join our President and Corporate Development team. This role is ideal for someone who can think ahead while staying grounded in execution—someone who thrives in planning yet knows how to move things forward amidst day-to-day complexity.

You’ll play a key role in supporting executives and cross-functional teams by providing thought partnership, research, analysis, and structured project management. From mid- to long-term strategic planning to near-term execution support, you’ll help keep priorities aligned, progress visible, and actions moving. This role is essential for ensuring our strategic agenda stays not only visionary, but operationally executable in a fast-moving, ever-shifting environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Long-Term Strategic Planning & Governance (Core Accountability)

• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to the President to lead the development, refinement, and institutionalization of the company’s 5+ year plan, ensuring alignment across the executive and leadership teams across the enterprise functions.
• Support the Chief of Staff and the President in aligning the Executive and Leadership Teams around long-term vision, objectives by driving clarity, commitment, and accountability.
• Establish and maintain strategic governance forums and planning rhythms to assess progress, surface enterprise risks, and recommend timely pivots based on evolving market and business conditions.

1. Long-Term Plan Metrics & Measurement Architecture

• Translate the company-wide vision and objectives into clearly defined, measurable outcomes, establishing the leading and lagging indicators that signal progress toward long-term objectives.
• Design and operationalize a structured enterprise-wide measurement framework, partnering closely with executive KPI owners to ensure accountability, and alignment with the long-term vision and objectives.
• Partner with Data & Analytics and cross-functional stakeholders to test, validate, and refine metrics and measurement methodologies, ensuring integrity, relevance, and actionability.

1. Strategy Monitoring & Performance Management

• Design and own the corporate strategy scorecard, using the defined long-term plan metrics to measure the progress against the vision, objectives and mid-term milestones.
• Lead continuous monitoring of initiatives and top priority core businesses, proactively identifying performance gaps, interdependencies, and execution risks that may impact long-term outcomes.
• Synthesize complex cross-enterprise data into clear, forward-looking narratives, ensuring sustained alignment with the long-term plan, and enabling informed decision-making at the President and leadership levels.

1. Special Projects & Enterprise Priorities

• Support high-impact special projects on behalf of the Chief of Staff to the President, providing structured project management as well as analytical and execution support to drive timely, high-quality outcomes
• Provide analytical and execution support for corporate development activities as needed, including strategic due diligence, integration planning, and executive decision preparation.

Qualifications & Mindset

• 12+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in corporate strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience working within an operating company, with a proven ability to translate strategic plans into real-world execution
• Demonstrated success in dynamic, cross-cultural, and fast-paced environments
• Exceptional communicator—both written and verbal—with a strong ability to craft strategic narratives and develop engaging, human-centered presentations that drive alignment, influence stakeholders, and serve as effective tools for storytelling and change management
• Exceptional at juggling multiple projects without losing focus, with a sharp eye for detail and follow-through
• Adept at balancing logical thinking with practical considerations—grounding big ideas in real-world feasibility
• Strong critical thinking and multi-perspective analysis—able to understand implications across business, people, and operational dimensions

• Team-first mindset, grounded in humility and a strong sense of shared purpose; receptive to feedback, adaptable to shifting priorities, and able to stay focused and effective in the face of ambiguity and change

• Fast learner, intellectually curious, and energized by new challenges
• Fluency in Japanese is a strong plus, but not required

What We Offer

• A seat at the table in shaping the company's future direction
• A high-performing, humble team that thrives on solving hard problems together
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and stretch across new areas of strategy
• A culture that values maturity, purpose-driven work, and sustainable success

Base Salary Range: The full range is $154,000.00 - $286,000.00 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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• Job Title: Product Marketing Manager - Bilingual (Japanese/English)

• Job Summary: The Associate Product Marketing Manager will work with the Sr. Manager, Product Marketing, to drive and support the execution of various marketing initiatives in product marketing, with a focus on console video games. This position will work together with key stakeholders within The Pokémon Company International and The Pokémon Company in Japan, by spearheading communication between offices in both English and Japanese.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Support the execution of key strategic company initiatives in the areas of product marketing, with a focus on marketing initiatives in support of console video games. Collaborate with various stakeholders within TPCi and those in Japan to achieve business goals. Work with Sr. Manager, Product Marketing to deliver impactful results by proactively identifying problems to be solved and providing solutions.

• Support video game marketing projects by serving as the point of contact between the Tokyo office of The Pokémon Company in Japan, and internal TPCi cross-functional teams. Drive progress within TPCi and ensure all teams and stakeholders are properly informed and tasks are executed on time.

• Coordinate with the Tokyo office of The Pokémon Company in Japan so that the TPCi cross-functional teams are fully informed to conduct globally aligned marketing activities. Review marketing assets and copies to ensure accuracy.

• Research, analyze, report, and present on key business metrics and industry trends.

What you’ll bring

• Four (4)+ years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

• Demonstrated business related experience in multinational corporations including Japan and the U.S.

• Multi-cultural and bilingual with strong written and verbal business communication proficiency in both English and Japanese. Solid understanding of Japanese culture and business customs.

• Strong project coordination skills with proven ability to drive results. Action oriented and strong problem solver.

• Strong relationship building skills to manage proactive, prompt, and accurate communication with multiple stakeholders across organizations.

• Organized and process-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.

• Experience in video game marketing or video game development, including localization, is a plus.

• While passion for the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required, however knowledge of and a willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $86,215.00 - $102,285.79 per year. The full range is $86,215.00 - $150,844.62 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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• Job Title: Global Consolidations Accountant

• Job Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented accountant to support the monthly consolidation of global subsidiaries. This role will own key consolidation activities in Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) and Excel, partner with subsidiary accounting teams to drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support the company growth. The ideal candidate is hands-on, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys solving complex consolidation and intercompany challenges.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Consolidations & Close

• Perform monthly consolidation activities for global subsidiaries, including data collection, validation, and system uploads.

• Maintain consolidation and ensure alignment between FCCS and source systems.

• Prepare and post consolidation, elimination, and reclassification entries as needed, including intercompany eliminations and other adjustments.

• Work closely with subsidiary accounting teams to reconcile key consolidation accounts (CTA, intercompany, investments in subsidiaries, equity rollforwards) and maintain audit-ready support.

• Execute consolidation checks and resolve issues in partnership with subsidiary accounting teams.

• Support the close calendar to ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Foreign Currency & Financial Reporting

• Support foreign currency translation and consolidation in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 830), including validation of rates and translation adjustments.

• Assist with financial reporting packages, including consolidated financial statements, footnote support schedules, and management reporting deliverables.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Support FCCS administration activities within assigned scope (metadata updates, mapping maintenance, data load troubleshooting, and close task tracking).

• Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation workpapers and automate recurring tasks.

• Help maintain and improve internal controls, including documentation, evidence retention, and control execution during close.

• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, responding to questions, and providing documentation.

Technical Accounting Research & Compliance

• Stay current with changes in accounting regulations, proactively evaluating their impact on TPCi’s financial statements.

• Conduct technical accounting research as needed.     

What you’ll bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

• Proven strengths driving timely consolidation of global subsidiaries.

• Knowledge of ASC 830 and direct experience accounting for foreign currencies.

• Strong understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical mindset, and excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proficient with accounting software.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with major ERPs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Experience with Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS) is preferred.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $85,000.00 - $113,000.00 per year. The full range is $85,000.00 - $153,000.00 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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• Job Title: Manager, Software Development

• Job Summary: Manages and oversees the design and development of software applications.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Software Engineers, fostering strong engineering practices and effective collaboration with cross‑functional technology teams and business stakeholders in an agile environment.

• Define and own the future‑state roadmap for the portfolio, providing regular updates on progress, delivery milestones, and key performance indicators.

• Guide design, analysis, and architectural decision‑making across platforms to deliver scalable, end‑to‑end solutions that balance business needs, cost considerations, and system impact.

• Lead and facilitate multi‑team design and planning sessions to align on solution approaches and execution strategies.

• Drive exploration, development, and adoption of AI‑enabled solutions to improve team productivity, platform performance, and overall delivery outcomes.

• Provide technical and strategic leadership across initiatives, including setting standards, contributing to organization‑wide processes, and participating in committees or cross‑team efforts that improve consistency and quality.

• Develop team members through coaching, feedback, and performance management, including establishing development plans and mentoring current and future leaders.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation that encourages thoughtful experimentation and challenges the status quo in support of business outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• 2–5 years of demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams or complex technical initiatives.

• 5+ years of experience building, operating, or overseeing modern, multi‑tier digital applications and services in production environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience leading teams working with modern JavaScript ecosystems, including React and React‑based frameworks such as Next.js, or equivalent technologies.

• Strong understanding of web and service fundamentals, including HTTP, RESTful APIs, authentication, caching, and browser‑server interactions.

• Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.

• Proven ability to lead both teams and projects, influence across a highly matrixed organization, and effectively resolve organizational and delivery challenges.

• Experience operating in distributed, scalable production environments with awareness of monitoring, reliability, and operational best practices.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels.

• Results‑oriented mindset with a strong customer focus, attention to quality, and commitment to execution.

• Growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and lead their adoption across teams.

• Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian products.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $141,000.00 - $188,000.00 per year. The full range is $141,000.00 - $254,000.00 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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• Job Title: Manager, Brand Services (Fashion & Home)
• Job Summary: The Manager, Brand Services is responsible for brand governance and execution across licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories. This role leads a team that partners with internal stakeholders and external licensees to ensure brand integrity, quality, and consistency from product concept through commercialization. As a people manager, the role provides direction, coaching, and prioritization to the Brand Services team while driving efficient processes, timely approvals, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

• Lead brand governance and execution for licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories, ensuring brand integrity, quality, and consistency from concept through commercialization.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Brand Services team, providing direction, prioritization, and performance management to support efficient operations and strong outcomes.
• Partner with internal teams and external licensees to guide product development, review and approve submissions, and ensure alignment with established brand requirements and timelines.
• Oversee multiple projects and licensee relationships within an assigned portfolio, identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns as needed.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, tools, and training materials to support successful product launches and ongoing brand execution.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to support product planning, assess market and competitive insights, and incorporate customer feedback into existing and future products.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of experience in brand management, product development, product management, or a related consumer products field.
• 1+ year of experience managing or leading a team, with demonstrated ability to coach, prioritize work, and drive results through others.
• Strong understanding of product development processes and lifecycle, including cross‑functional collaboration from concept through commercialization.
• Experience within licensing, consumer products, or branded entertainment environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality and follow‑through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.
• Interest in home goods, fashion, apparel, and/or entertainment‑driven brands (e.g., animation, video games, trading card games) is a plus.
• Project management experience and/or implementation of project management tools is a plus.
• Additional language skills is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $119,000.00 - $158,000.00 per year. The full range is $119,000.00 - $214,000.00 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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• Job Title: Sr. Manager, Event Security & Safety

• Job Summary: The Sr. Manager, Event Security & Safety is a senior event leader responsible for defining our ongoing and future event security and safety strategy. This position will be accountable for security and safety deliverables for TPCi events globally, leading and working with cross-functional teams and external partners across several markets to achieve both program and project goals. This role is a traveling role (both domestic and international; 20% of time), with this position serving as security lead for our largest, highest impact events.
  
  

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Strategic Planning & Vision

• Define and maintain security & safety roadmap for events programs across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania as well as the World Championships which may occur in any market including Asia

• Ensure alignment with business objectives, scalability, and long-term event growth plans

• Drive evolution of our events security, defining and establishing future team, processes, and on-site operations

• Provide architecture for internal team and external vendor support for scale, defining clear areas of responsibility and accountability

• Evaluate internal and on-site security processes for opportunities to scale or adjust with latest technology

Event Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a growing team of security professionals

• Develop training, support documents, and processes

• Provide mentorship, performance management, and career development support

• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability

• Serve as escalation point for event related security and safety decisions

• Provide active onsite leadership at largest consumer shows (10k-50k+ attendees) providing direction to internal team, government agencies, vendors, and supporting cross functional stakeholders in their security & safety needs

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with event and championships teams including operations, production, programming, and the program managers to ensure security needs are met and executed across portfolio of events, supporting both players and general event attendees

• Partner with cross functional teams including Pokémon Center (in person retail), presidents office (VIP), and marketing (influencers) to plan future support and ensure security and safety needs are being met and supported

• Develop and align security plans and support with internal teams including legal, policy, and technology

Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Identify and resolve operational and performance bottlenecks ensuring smooth incident response and attendee experience at all security and safety touchpoints

• Oversee development of reports on the security of events and provide regular reporting on events for different audiences

• Develop and use analysis and data insights to drive continuous improvement

• Form and lead strike team to respond to significant real time issues

What you’ll bring 

• Ten+ (10+) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise, plus five+ (5+) years of people management experience.

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

• Proven track record of leading event security teams, delivering security and safety operations for a portfolio of large shows, preferably with global scale

• Travel ~20% of time is required, including 4 times per year (1 week+ each) for our International & World Championships, as well as travel for ad hoc site visits and other security assessment needs

• Ability to travel internationally for fixed event dates including to Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. 
• Ability to provide on-site event support that requires standing or walking for the duration of the conventions, which can be multiple days. 

• Security & Safety Expertise

  • Threat analysis and monitoring

  • Incident/crisis management and emergency response

  • Crowd control and egress management

  • Asset protection

  • Vendor management

  • Project and operations management including global/project budget management

  • Executive, VIP, and high-profile individual protection

  • Government agency integration including international (law enforcement, intelligence, EMS)

  • Security equipment and technology platforms (detection, scanning, communications, training, and reporting)

  • Data privacy/security

• Leadership & Communication

  • Exceptional ability to lead direct and cross-functional team(s) and influence event planning and strategy

  • Ability to communicate concepts clearly, creating presentations to senior / executive leadership for buy in and alignment on long term goals, budget, and team structure

  • Skilled at internal stakeholder management and translating security and safety requests into scalable operations that fit the business needs; not over resourcing or under resourcing but providing the informed appropriate level of support

• Mindset

  • Ability to multitask and proactively manage assigned programs and events with minimal supervision

  • Able to work under pressure and under challenging timelines

  • Team player with ability to work with various groups across the organization

  • Attention to details, and ability to multitask between different projects

  • Passion for continuous improvement; celebrating wins but always seeking to understand what could be made better

• A Plus

  • Experience with esport/sport circuits focused on delivering large rotating city-based events with diverse customer base (F1, PGA / LPGA, ATP/WTA, Olympic qualification, etc.)

  • Knowledge of Pokémon including playing the games or participating in events

  • Knowledge of events with significant family or kid presence

  • Proven experience developing support for unique high-profile individuals not fitting the typical executive/VIP mold, such as influencers or high-profile athletes

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $141,000 - $187,000 per year. The full range is $141,000 - $254,000 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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• Job Title: Sr. Project Manager, Royalty & Participation Audit

• Job Summary: The Sr. Project Manager, Royalty & Participation Audit will work with process owners to document, assess, and test licensing internal controls and business processes. The position will focus on the end-to-end licensing process, from licensee contract compliance to final royalty reporting to IP rightsholders.

• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt

• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• General

  • Consistently deliver quality project management by monitoring progress, following up on outstanding tasks, and providing status updates to senior management.

  • Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge.

• Licensing Internal Audits

  • Design and develop licensing internal audit framework grounded in risk management and business strategies.

  • Perform internal audits over the end-to-end licensing process, such as:

    • Licensee contract compliance

    • Data accuracy within royalty system, ERP, business intelligence software

    • Integrated data

    • Licensee royalty statements

    • Royalty revenue

    • Cash reconciliations

    • Rightsholder royalty reporting, etc.

  • Facilitate SKU IP accuracy reviews with Licensing, Publishing, Media, and Brand Services teams.

  • Support process owners with inventory of rightsholder contracts.

  • Analyze data and collaborate with Data & Analytics to build licensee compliance dashboards to proactively identify issues and help prioritize areas of improvement through trends.

  • Prepare formal written reports, backed by adequate evidence, to support licensing audit conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.

  • Report licensing audit findings and recommendations to management.

  • Monitor licensing audit finding remediation status and hold assigned staff accountable to ensure timely validation.

  • Evaluate the corrective actions taken by management to ensure licensing audit findings are effectively addressed and resolved.        

• Risk Advisory

  • Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate risk assessments by identifying, measuring, and analyzing risks.

  • Advise process owners to understand and manage their business risks, particularly with new licensing processes and royalty systems.

  • Partner with management to develop risk-based tools and techniques to strengthen operational programs, processes, and controls.

• Information Technology

  • Advise senior management on risks associated with logical access, significant configuration changes, and approval workflow changes within royalty system and ERP integrations.

  • Collaborate with IT department to design and implement IT general controls related to royalty system and ERP integrations.

• Policies & Procedures

  • Collaborate with process owners to document and refine royalty policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Controls & Compliance Framework

  • Develop assurance framework with Financial Controls & Compliance Manager.

  • Implement risk management/internal audit system(s).

What you’ll bring

• Eight (8) to eleven (11) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

• Knowledge of general financial accounting and control environments.

• Experience auditing royalty/licensing processes, particularly in the entertainment or merchandising industry.

• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Proficient with accounting and royalty software.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Ability to travel up to 4 times per year domestically and internationally.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $104,000.00 - $139,000.00 per year. The full range is $104,000.00 - $188,000.00 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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Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Client Services Technical Lead)

Job Summary: The Senior Systems Engineer is the most senior individual contributor within IT Client Services and serves as a technical leader, solution owner, and trusted advisor to both IT leadership and business stakeholders. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving enterprise systems and services that directly enable business outcomes and high quality employee experiences across a global organization. 

Operating at both strategic and hands on levels, the Senior Systems Engineer partners with the business to understand goals, translate needs into well engineered solutions, and lead delivery from concept through production. They provide technical thought leadership by making informed decisions in ambiguous situations, exercising clear ownership within defined guardrails, and balancing system health, service quality, and business outcomes.

This role elevates the organization through mentorship, standards, and example, while remaining actively engaged in complex system design, integration, and problem solving. In addition to core systems responsibilities, the Senior Systems Engineer identifies opportunities to apply automation and AI driven capabilities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and measurable business impact.

People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Lead technical strategy and business aligned delivery

• Serve as a senior technical authority within IT Client Services, shaping how systems and services are designed, implemented, and evolved to support business priorities and outcomes
• Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand goals, challenges, and constraints, translating needs into scalable and supportable technical solutions
• Own solution delivery end to end, from design and implementation through operational readiness and continuous improvement
• Provide technical thought leadership by framing ambiguous problems, evaluating tradeoffs, and recommending solutions grounded in both technical and business context

Mentor and elevate client services capability

• Actively mentor system administrators and Service Desk staff through coaching, design reviews, and escalation support
• Lead by example during complex incidents and problem management, reinforcing strong engineering and operational practices
• Strengthen team effectiveness through documentation, standards, and knowledge sharing that improve consistency and service quality

Drive innovation, automation, and AI enabled outcomes

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to apply automation and AI capabilities to reduce friction, improve productivity, and deliver measurable business impact
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to assess value, run proofs of concept, and implement solutions that transition cleanly into steady state operations
• Balance innovation with operational maturity, ensuring new capabilities improve outcomes without introducing unnecessary complexity

Design, operate, and mature enterprise systems

• Design, implement, and operate cloud, on premise, and SaaS platforms with a focus on reliability, security, scalability, and the business outcomes those platforms enable
• Maintain a deep understanding of the client services technology landscape and guide its evolution as business needs change
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across systems, platforms, and integrations, serving as a senior escalation point
• Lead post incident reviews and root cause analysis, driving improvements that strengthen long term system health
• Partner with vendors and service providers on deployments, upgrades, and integrations
• Participate in the on-call rotation as a responder for critical issues

What you’ll bring 

Senior technical leadership and influence

• Extensive experience operating as a senior individual contributor who leads through influence, mentorship, and technical authority
• 5+ years of experience partnering directly with business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions aligned to business goals
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and credibly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven judgment in balancing short term delivery needs with long term sustainability, security, and business impact

Systems engineering and client services expertise

• 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise systems in client services or enterprise IT environments
• Deep expertise across Microsoft client services technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID, Intune, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint management, and PowerShell
• Strong experience with Azure administration and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience supporting Tier III level issues across Windows and macOS in a business critical environment
• Hands on experience integrating SaaS platforms and enterprise services used directly by end users

Innovation and continuous improvement mindset

• Demonstrated experience improving operational outcomes through automation or process optimization
• Working knowledge of AI driven capabilities and their application to productivity, service management, or operational decision making
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies pragmatically and advocate for adoption based on real business value

Education and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Relevant certifications are a plus, including Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional, ITIL v4, PMP, or similar
• Equivalent experience and a strong record of continuous learning are valued alongside formal education

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $116,445.00 - $154,934.00 per year. The full range is $116,445.00 - $209,732.00 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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• Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, IP Enforcement
• Job Summary: The Legal department of The Pokémon Company International, Inc. (TPCi) is seeking a senior intellectual property (IP) lawyer to drive The Pokémon Company International's IP enforcement work. Working closely with legal colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, both domestic and international, this role leverages multidisciplinary knowledge to strategically guide and execute IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting activities in an evolving global landscape.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do 

• Apply legal, industry, and brand knowledge to counsel internal and external partners on IP enforcement matters, including proactive IP protection strategies, with a deep understanding of the Pokémon brand, products, business objectives and operations, and stakeholder needs.
• Develop and deliver on IP enforcement program goals through short and medium- to longer-term prioritization and planning, including annual strategy reviews and updates.
• Execute on IP enforcement and anticounterfeiting initiatives in cooperation with internal teams as well as outside counsel, vendors, and external partners.
• Identify and drive development of collaborative enforcement partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, platforms, and other relevant entities.

• Demonstrate brand and subject matter expertise in delivery of prompt, accurate verification and legal assessment of questioned products and content. Provide formal review and documentation of infringing products for internal and external evidentiary purposes.
• Nominate targets and develop and execute practical case strategies to achieve positive legal action and litigation outcomes with efficient deployment of outside counsel and resources. Liaise with and support internal and external stakeholders while handling each stage of the legal process.
• Develop tools and processes to help scale TPCi's IP enforcement program and drive operational and cost efficiency.
• Develop and refine internal data collection and anti-counterfeiting program performance metrics. Prepare and deliver meaningful program reporting and presentations to stakeholder groups on a regular cadence.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders, vendors, and enforcement team colleagues on IP enforcement and counterfeit detection.
• Oversee enforcement vendor performance and handle vendor contract review and negotiation.
• Draft relevant legal templates, letters, agreements, training documents, and policy language.
• Other tasks related to the legal management and support of the IP enforcement program as needed.
• Stay up to date and advise on relevant developments and trends in law and policy as well as anticounterfeiting measures, practices, and consumer behavior.

What you’ll bring

• Attorney with 8-10 years of practice with a focus on IP enforcement and litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school or equivalent legal education.
• Bar license in good standing in Washington state or another jurisdiction. If not currently admitted to practice in Washington, must successfully register with the Washington State Bar upon hire.
• Knowledge and experience in advising on U.S. IP law, particularly copyright and trademarks.
• Exceptional commitment to confidentiality and discretion.  
• Strategic analytical skills with the ability to translate detailed analysis into practical advice.
• Proven experience in developing and driving projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to effectively share advice and information with legal and non-legal audiences while collaborating across international business cultures.
• While in-depth knowledge of the Pokémon brand is a plus it is not required at time of hire, however passion and willingness to learn more about the brand is a must.
• Ability to engage in domestic or international business travel as required. 
• Knowledge and experience in related legal practice areas, such as licensing transactions, is a plus. IP knowledge and experience in non-U.S. jurisdictions is a plus.
• Other professional experience or knowledge in relevant areas, such as entertainment, gaming, law enforcement, or consumer products licensing, is a plus.
• Written and spoken business or legal fluency in Japanese, Spanish, or other languages is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $141,000.00 - $187,000.00 per year. The full range is $141,000.00 - $254,000.00 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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• Job Title: TCG (Trading Card Game) Sales Operations Specialist
• Job Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the tactical day-to-day sales operations and ensuring the integration, workflows and processes with other teams and systems work flawlessly to achieve sales goals.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Project manage the sales order solicitation process.  Generate sell sheets and order forms, drive the solicitation schedule, and send solicitations and reminders. Ensure pricing is setup and accurate.  Analyze orders received against allocations for accuracy, to ensure timely order processing and shipping requirements are met.
• Project manage the sales order financial process. Generate account updates, drive payment schedules, and send reminders to ensure reseller are within financial terms to allow for timely order release and shipping.
• Project manage the sales order reconciliation process. Generate and track the required forms necessary to reconcile shipping issues, including damages, shortage and overages.  Partner with internal teams to ensure all reconciliations are resolved in a timely manner.
• Manage and improve production and inventory reporting process.  Includes distributing internal-facing produtcion and inventory reports to sales teams and external-facing inventory reports to resellers on a recurring basis.
• Discover gaps and inefficiencies in existing processes and tools.  Partner with Director, TCG Sales Operations and internal stakeholders to identify potential solutions.
• Support the implementation of the future enterprise solutions by refining and documenting existing processes.
• Other projects as assigned by Director, TCG Sales Operations.

What you’ll bring 

• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and organization skills.
• Demonstrates clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and meeting deadlines; develops alternative solutions.
• Is adaptable, professional, courteous, motivated with a strong work ethic, works well under pressure.
• Interacts effectively with all levels of management and other employees.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and challenging workload.
• Performs individually and as a member of a team.
• Contributes a wide range of capacities to an entrepreneurial environment.
• Quickly learns new software and applications.
• Masters product knowledge.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $86,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year. The full range is $86,000.00 - $150,000.00 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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• Job Title: Payment & Fraud Accounting Analyst
• Job Summary: The Payment & Fraud Accounting Analyst supports global ecommerce and automated retail channels by overseeing payment processing, fraud monitoring, and revenue protection in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

What you’ll do

• Monitor ecommerce and automated retail transactions for suspicious or fraudulent activity and payment anomalies.
• Support chargeback and dispute investigations by gathering documentation, compiling evidence, and preparing dispute submissions.
• Track chargeback activity, refund patterns, and fraud indicators; escalate recurring trends and insights to their peer Payment & Fraud Analyst.
• Partner cross-functionally with Customer Support and Operations to research and resolve escalated payment and fraud-related issues.
• Assist with recapture of failed or incomplete transactions to recover authorized revenue where possible. 
• Perform regular reconciliations for gift card programs, Global-E/international markets, and ecommerce platforms.
• Manage manual credit project reporting—aggregate refund lines and track resolution status.
• Generate and distribute monthly payment trend reports and KPI dashboards.
• Investigate unapplied cash in sales receipts to resolve invoice level issues.
• Identify failed transactions and recapture authorized payments to recover lost revenue.
• Pull daily reports and aggregate refund lines.
• Assist with quarterly journal entries and receipts matching/reconciliation.
• Support month end close process.             

What you’ll bring 

• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in accounts receivable, payment operations, or related accounting support roles or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and strong Excel proficiency.
• Exposure to payment gateways, ecommerce platforms, or digital reconciliation tools.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
• Comfort working with high transaction volumes and detailed data in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to balance repetitive operational tasks with investigative and problem-solving work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating with internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with chargebacks, dispute processes, and card network rules (Visa, Mastercard).
• Exposure to international payments, multi-currency transactions, or cross-border ecommerce.
• Experience supporting fraud monitoring, payment risk processes, or revenue recovery activities.
• Experience participating in process improvement, automation, or system implementation initiatives.
• Experience with automated retail or vending operations is a plus.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year. The full range is $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 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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