Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Games supports the full product lifecycle for the Games category, from initial concept through global market launch. This role coordinates across Product Development, Industrial Design, Brand, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and external contractors and manufacturing partners to keep programs on schedule and moving through key approval and production milestones. The position requires strong organizational skills, clear communication across functions and seniority levels, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-moving consumer products environment.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Timeline Management

• Own the master project schedule for assigned titles, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and critical path milestones and driving resolution before issues impact delivery and escalating critical issues as needed.
• Manage end-to-end project timelines for new game development and line extensions, coordinating across internal teams including Product Development, Industrial Design, Brand, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Contribute to post-launch retrospectives and continuous improvement of project management processes and tools across the category.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the single accountable integrator across internal teams and external partners (factories, licensors, vendors). Enforce response for all cross-timezone action items and ensure milestone handoff is completed across stakeholders.
• Lead weekly cross-functional status meetings, distribute clear recaps and owners, track action items to closure, and escalate blockers appropriately.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Alignment

• Build and enforce a backward launch timeline from agreed retailer ship dates. Partner with sourcing and operations to align on tooling, manufacturing, and QA timelines in support of these ship dates and global launch dates.

Global & Regulatory Readiness

• Support localization and regulatory compliance for international markets, including packaging, rules, and components. (International role; non-games.)

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation including briefs, approval workflows, sample trackers, and launch readiness checklists.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience, preferably in consumer products, toys, games, publishing, or a related product-driven industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with overlapping timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of product development lifecycles and manufacturing processes, ideally including overseas sourcing.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience maintaining project tracking tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, or similar).
• Proven record building systems for managing 50+ concurrent action items across multiple projects and time zones, with documented weekly reconciliation of open vs closed tasks.
• Clear, confident communicator who can synthesize complex information for cross-functional and senior audiences.
• Comfort operating in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where processes are still being built.
• Experience working with international markets or global launch coordination is a plus.
• PMP certification or equivalent training is a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

🌟 Bring Trends to Life – We don’t just follow what’s next—we create it. Innovation and creativity are at the core of everything we do.

🎉 Energized Culture – Fast-paced, dynamic, and fueled by fresh ideas. Your impact is seen, heard, and celebrated.

💡 Radical Transparency – No guesswork. We believe in open dialogue, direct feedback, and shared success.

💰 Beyond Benefits – Competitive pay, standout perks, and real investment in your growth.

🚀 Push Boundaries – If you want to shape the future and turn ideas into reality, you belong here.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare, Vision, & Dental: Competitive / Best in Class Plans
• FSA & HSA Options: Pick what suits you (can’t do both).
• 401K with 3% Match: Eligible after 90 days.
• Financial Planning & Charity Match

Time Off

• PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick Days, Volunteer time, Summer Fridays

Wellness & Growth

• Classpass Membership
• Continuous Learning & Dedicated Learning Hours
• Remote & Hybrid Work Options

Extras

• Commuter Benefits
• Women In Toys Membership
• Parental Leave: After 1 year.

The Legal bits

The salary range for this role is $85,000.00- $105,000.00 annually, plus eligible for an annual target bonus prorated from the start date. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay position within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This compensation range may also be modified in the future.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Descriptions may be subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

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