Hybrid Work Model

#LI-hybrid

 

Job Summary:

The Associate Manager, Product Planning supports the management of the “Global Inline” greenlight process for SEGA’s console and PC gaming operations, coordinating across multiple teams and regions to ensure projects are prepared for approval and aligned with business strategy. This role acts as a bridge between individual contributors and management, handling complex projects and mentoring junior staff.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple cross-functional projects from initiation to approval, ensuring readiness for reviews; adapts existing processes; resolves issues using judgment and precedent.


• Acts as a primary contact for cross-functional and international teams. Coordinates and guides the teams to meet project milestones, facilitating workflow across regions and functions.


• Create presentation decks in preparation for approval to guide the team.


• Develops and maintains project schedules and milestones identifying any discrepancies/risks and proactively resolve issues.


• Responsible for reviewing submission materials for clarity and accuracy.


• Facilitates project meetings; documents decisions and action items and ensures follow-up until action items are complete.


• Identifies process gaps and implement or recommend process improvements within defined methods to improve efficiency and project outcomes.


• Provides guidance and informal mentorship to Product Planners and Coordinators; supports onboarding and training of new team members.


• May lead small project teams or coordinate interns/contractors.


• Other responsibilities are performed as assigned or needed.