Project Manager Non-Tech 2

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager Non-Tech 2 Professional Job for an opportunity at Fully remote, must work PST core hours!

Position Title: Project Manager Non-Tech 2

Location: Fully remote, must work PST core hours

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Contract of 08 Months and possibility of extension

Job Type: Contract and Remote

Pay Range: $55 - $57/hr. on w2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Top Skills:

Years of Experience Required - min 5 years, max 15 years. Candidate must have DIRECT licensing management consumer products experience (not tech licensing or music)

Degrees or certifications required - Bachelors

Consumer Products Licensing |5+ Years of Experience

Brand Management | 5+ Years of Experience

Entertainment/Toy or Apparel | 5+ Years of Experience

Candidates with 15+ years of experience will not be eligible for this role,

Job Description:

Summary:

Our team aims to broaden how players engage with Minecraft beyond the game, with the goal of providing diverse touchpoints that will delight and create connections for millions of Minecraft enthusiasts worldwide. This role will help manage and negotiate deals for the International Consumer Products Minecraft business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the rapid growth of International Business: evaluate partnerships and execute contracts across all categories for the international business with licensing agencies.
• Daily activities include developing strategies to increase licensee revenue, selling and securing new business deals, monitoring licensee forecasting to plan and meet revenue objectives, day-to-day management of licensees.
• Liaise and influence with key internal teams through matrix management - Product Development, Legal, Finance, Franchise and Marketing - to secure approvals, internal alignment, and timely feedback for partners.
• 4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.
• Adept at building out PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product development, marketing and competitive product and retail landscape.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.

  Skills:

• 4+ years of Consumer Products licensing experience.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with licensing agreements, negotiating deal terms, contract administration and process.
• Adept at building out PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports to reflect business acumen and influence decision making. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial analysis, brand management, product development, marketing and competitive product and retail landscape.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for products and brand management, with successful outbound licensing experience at an entertainment studio, global consumer products company, or licensing agency.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of successfully closing licensing deals and driving revenue growth.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to leverage market insights and data to inform decision-making and drive results.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ Years Experience in Licensing in the Consumer Products space (non-tech)
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229651 when responding to this ad.

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