Project/Production Manager - Location Based Entertainment

Project Manager (LBE)

Hasbro’s Location Based Entertainment (LBE) team is looking to add a Project/Producer to their team! This leader will drive the logistics of incorporating our incredible brands into thrilling and imaginative experiences around the world.

The Producer is responsible for the successful end-to-end development and implementation of regional projects for LBE. You will deliver as a day-to-day point of contact for licensees developing large and small scale entertainment experiences including family entertainment centers, retail, dining and entertainment as well as travel/hospitality experiences based on beloved Hasbro brands.

In this position, we strive to find an inclusive storyteller that will support managing project timelines, creative and concept reviews as well as the coordination of activities across multi-functional teams. We need you to ensure the delivery of world class brand experiences!

A day in the life of a Project/Producer Manager - Location Based Entertainment at Hasbro:

Strategy 

• Provide project oversight by facilitating planning, strategy and execution of team objectives. Serve as main liaison across leadership and marketing teams.
• Work directly with licensees and internal partners to develop experiences that are innovative, brand forward and align with the business model of the project.
• Own partnerships and support identifying targeted demographics to ensure that each experience exceeds objectives for their targeted audiences.
• Work with external consultants to ensure decisions align with operational planning objectives, such as capacity planning, efficiency, standard operating procedures and the overall business plan throughout development.
• Use your creativity and knowledge to lead presentations to potential industry partners for themed entertainment projects.

Experience Production 

• Lead the development of high profile, mid- tier CAPEX investment experiences that involve a variety of customers including, but not limited to, internal and external leadership, operators, design agencies, brand managers, marketing and promotional agencies.
• Supervise all aspects of assigned location-based entertainment projects including planning, budget review, scheduling, design and construction with licensees.
• Nurture project development by including input on resolving project deliverables, tracking project updates and reporting as well as enforcement of contractual provisions and economic terms
• Establish project plans in collaboration with licensee to determine tasks, deliverables, planned resources, scheduled and amended deadlines.
• Coordinate with the licensee and internal creative teams to advise on the creative direction of the concept.
• Ensure integrity of creative vision throughout production.
• Identify, anticipate, and flag risks or issues at the project level that will impact opening dates or revenue forecasts.
• Conduct site visits, production inspections and grand opening supervision to ensure brand consistency.

Internal Communication 

• Connect with partners internally to build brand and marketing alignment for experiences.
• Stay up to date on our brand information and LBE industry trends find opportunities for innovative experiences and continued growth.
• Build and disseminate case studies on LBE experiences to be used as global sales tools.

Operations 

• Partner with outside consultants to flag and identify operational and throughput issues to ensure experiences are operationally sound and sustainable.
• Manage internal process and systems to best communicate with legal and financial partners.
• Contribute to the LBE team SharePoint to ensure all necessary documents are on the central portal
• Identify and support continuous process improvements for the global LBE organization

What you’ll bring:

• 5-7 years’ experience in Location Based Entertainment Production/Project Management is Required
• Bachelor's Degree 
• Fluent English speaker
• Proven track record influencing and managing both up and down to drive goals.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple development projects simultaneously
• We need a standout colleague who is able to think strategically and shift to carrying out tasks with strong communication skills that inspire others.
• Knowledge of Office applications and presentation software required.
• You should demonstrate tenacity, be ambitious and capable of developing/communicating a strategic vision for new businesses
• Some regional and international travel required, approx. 20-30%