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Lead product backlog prioritization and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver cloud-native software solutions. | Over 10 years of product management experience with expertise in Agile methodologies and technical proficiency, but no direct corporate strategy or executive leadership experience. | Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Job Title: Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager (IC4) 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. • Competitive cash-based compensation programs. • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
Lead product backlog prioritization and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver cloud-native software solutions and improve user experiences. | Over 10 years in product management with expertise in Agile methodologies, software delivery, and data-driven decision making, but no direct corporate strategy or executive-level planning experience. | Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Job Title: Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager (IC4) 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 • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. • Competitive cash-based compensation programs. • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
Own and execute the global T&E and Corporate Card program, ensuring controls, compliance, and analytics are effectively managed. | Extensive experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects, with expertise in controls, audit, and financial operations, and proficiency in SQL and BI tools. | Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Job Title: Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager Job Summary: The Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery and governance of the company’s T&E Management and Corporate Card Administration program, including travel provider (vendor) management, corporate rate agreement management, card provider transition, expansion of card adoption, compliance/audit infrastructure, analytics and executive reporting, and vendor pay-by-card enablement. This role partners closely with Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders to increase rebate returns, strengthen controls, reduce fraud exposure, and improve spend visibility and traveler experience. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and is primarily responsible for ensuring that TPCi’s T&E and Corporate Card Administration functions for its global offices (i.e., US, UK, Mexico, and Ireland) run accurately and effectively. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you’ll do Program ownership & execution: · Serve as the accountable owner for the Corporate Card & T&E program roadmap, driving across provider transition, phased rollout, and operational readiness. · Establish operating rhythms, governance, and cross-functional alignment (Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders), including communications and change management. Controls, compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation: · Design and operationalize a scalable controls framework (policy, SOPs, exception handling, documentation standards, merchant/category controls, and lifecycle processes such as limits, lost cards, and offboarding). · Monitor for out-of-policy spend and emerging fraud patterns; implement mitigations through tooling, process updates, training, and vendor/provider controls. · Build and run annual and spot audit programs in partnership with Compliance and key stakeholders; track findings through remediation and measure control effectiveness. Analytics, dashboards, and executive visibility: · Define and own program KPIs (rebate performance, adoption, compliance, audit coverage, SLA/help-desk metrics, card and T&E spend insights). · Build and maintain director-ready dashboards (e.g., spend vs travel budget, team card spend, compliance trends, audit status) using SQL and BI tools; translate insights into recommendations and actions. Provider, vendor, and stakeholder management: · Partner with Treasury and the corporate card provider to optimize program economics (rebates, eligible spend expansion), controls, and operational performance. · Lead vendor pay-by-card enablement with AP alignment: supplier targeting, onboarding process updates, communications, reconciliation processes, and reporting. · Coordinate with stakeholders to improve travel and expense user experience while maintaining policy compliance. Systems, workflows, and enablement: · Own scalable intake and support processes (inbox, help desk, Slack channel), documentation hubs (e.g., SharePoint), training materials, and workflow tooling (e.g., Jira). · Support regional requirements and workflows (e.g., tax documentation processes) and ensure ongoing compliance in international locations. What you’ll bring · 8+ years of experience managing complex, global, cross-functional projects/programs. Proven ability to work across spans of levels internally and externally: C-Suite to warehouse staff. · Proven track record of successfully delivering enterprise-scale initiatives with measurable business impact. · Expertise in building program management frameworks, dashboards, and executive communication. · Skilled facilitator who can drive alignment, manage conflict, and maintain momentum across diverse teams. · Highly collaborative, data-driven, structured, and intellectually curious leader who inspires trust and positive change. · Demonstrated experience designing and operating controls, audit processes, or compliance programs (including SOP creation, monitoring, and remediation). · Experience in fraud prevention, risk mitigation, or out-of-policy monitoring within payments, spend, or financial operations (including building monitoring signals and driving remediation). · Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions. · Strong analytical capability, including advanced SQL and experience building dashboards/metrics in Tableau (or equivalent BI tools). Preferred Qualifications: o Experience with corporate card programs, T&E/expense management, AP/P2P, or adjacent spend/payments platforms. o Familiarity with expense tools and workflows (e.g., Concur), ticketing/workflow systems (e.g., Jira), and knowledge/documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint). o Experience supporting international/regional compliance requirements related to travel and expenses. Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $114,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year. The full range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. Competitive cash-based compensation programs. 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. Generous paid family leave. Employer-paid life insurance. Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. Fitness reimbursement. Commuter benefit. LinkedIn learning. Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
Own and execute the global travel & expense and corporate card programs, ensuring controls, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. | Over 8 years of managing complex, cross-functional projects with expertise in controls, analytics, and stakeholder management, especially in financial operations. | Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Job Title: Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager Job Summary: The Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery and governance of the company’s T&E Management and Corporate Card Administration program, including travel provider (vendor) management, corporate rate agreement management, card provider transition, expansion of card adoption, compliance/audit infrastructure, analytics and executive reporting, and vendor pay-by-card enablement. This role partners closely with Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders to increase rebate returns, strengthen controls, reduce fraud exposure, and improve spend visibility and traveler experience. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and is primarily responsible for ensuring that TPCi’s T&E and Corporate Card Administration functions for its global offices (i.e., US, UK, Mexico, and Ireland) run accurately and effectively. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you’ll do Program ownership & execution: · Serve as the accountable owner for the Corporate Card & T&E program roadmap, driving across provider transition, phased rollout, and operational readiness. · Establish operating rhythms, governance, and cross-functional alignment (Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders), including communications and change management. Controls, compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation: · Design and operationalize a scalable controls framework (policy, SOPs, exception handling, documentation standards, merchant/category controls, and lifecycle processes such as limits, lost cards, and offboarding). · Monitor for out-of-policy spend and emerging fraud patterns; implement mitigations through tooling, process updates, training, and vendor/provider controls. · Build and run annual and spot audit programs in partnership with Compliance and key stakeholders; track findings through remediation and measure control effectiveness. Analytics, dashboards, and executive visibility: · Define and own program KPIs (rebate performance, adoption, compliance, audit coverage, SLA/help-desk metrics, card and T&E spend insights). · Build and maintain director-ready dashboards (e.g., spend vs travel budget, team card spend, compliance trends, audit status) using SQL and BI tools; translate insights into recommendations and actions. Provider, vendor, and stakeholder management: · Partner with Treasury and the corporate card provider to optimize program economics (rebates, eligible spend expansion), controls, and operational performance. · Lead vendor pay-by-card enablement with AP alignment: supplier targeting, onboarding process updates, communications, reconciliation processes, and reporting. · Coordinate with stakeholders to improve travel and expense user experience while maintaining policy compliance. Systems, workflows, and enablement: · Own scalable intake and support processes (inbox, help desk, Slack channel), documentation hubs (e.g., SharePoint), training materials, and workflow tooling (e.g., Jira). · Support regional requirements and workflows (e.g., tax documentation processes) and ensure ongoing compliance in international locations. What you’ll bring · 8+ years of experience managing complex, global, cross-functional projects/programs. Proven ability to work across spans of levels internally and externally: C-Suite to warehouse staff. · Proven track record of successfully delivering enterprise-scale initiatives with measurable business impact. · Expertise in building program management frameworks, dashboards, and executive communication. · Skilled facilitator who can drive alignment, manage conflict, and maintain momentum across diverse teams. · Highly collaborative, data-driven, structured, and intellectually curious leader who inspires trust and positive change. · Demonstrated experience designing and operating controls, audit processes, or compliance programs (including SOP creation, monitoring, and remediation). · Experience in fraud prevention, risk mitigation, or out-of-policy monitoring within payments, spend, or financial operations (including building monitoring signals and driving remediation). · Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions. · Strong analytical capability, including advanced SQL and experience building dashboards/metrics in Tableau (or equivalent BI tools). Preferred Qualifications: o Experience with corporate card programs, T&E/expense management, AP/P2P, or adjacent spend/payments platforms. o Familiarity with expense tools and workflows (e.g., Concur), ticketing/workflow systems (e.g., Jira), and knowledge/documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint). o Experience supporting international/regional compliance requirements related to travel and expenses. Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $114,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year. The full range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. • Competitive cash-based compensation programs. • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
Own and execute the global T&E and Corporate Card program, including governance, controls, analytics, and stakeholder management. | 7+ years of managing complex, cross-functional projects, with expertise in controls, analytics, and stakeholder communication, especially in financial or payments operations. | Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Job Title: Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager Job Summary: The Travel & Expense (T&E) and Corporate Card Program Manager is responsible for owning the end-to-end delivery and governance of the company’s T&E Management and Corporate Card Administration program, including travel provider (vendor) management, corporate rate agreement management, card provider transition, expansion of card adoption, compliance/audit infrastructure, analytics and executive reporting, and vendor pay-by-card enablement. This role partners closely with Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders to increase rebate returns, strengthen controls, reduce fraud exposure, and improve spend visibility and traveler experience. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and is primarily responsible for ensuring that TPCi’s T&E and Corporate Card Administration functions for its global offices (i.e., US, UK, Mexico, and Ireland) run accurately and effectively. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No What you’ll do Program ownership & execution: · Serve as the accountable owner for the Corporate Card & T&E program roadmap, driving across provider transition, phased rollout, and operational readiness. · Establish operating rhythms, governance, and cross-functional alignment (Treasury, P2P/AP, Compliance, HR, IT, and business leaders), including communications and change management. Controls, compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation: · Design and operationalize a scalable controls framework (policy, SOPs, exception handling, documentation standards, merchant/category controls, and lifecycle processes such as limits, lost cards, and offboarding). · Monitor for out-of-policy spend and emerging fraud patterns; implement mitigations through tooling, process updates, training, and vendor/provider controls. · Build and run annual and spot audit programs in partnership with Compliance and key stakeholders; track findings through remediation and measure control effectiveness. Analytics, dashboards, and executive visibility: · Define and own program KPIs (rebate performance, adoption, compliance, audit coverage, SLA/help-desk metrics, card and T&E spend insights). · Build and maintain director-ready dashboards (e.g., spend vs travel budget, team card spend, compliance trends, audit status) using SQL and BI tools; translate insights into recommendations and actions. Provider, vendor, and stakeholder management: · Partner with Treasury and the corporate card provider to optimize program economics (rebates, eligible spend expansion), controls, and operational performance. · Lead vendor pay-by-card enablement with AP alignment: supplier targeting, onboarding process updates, communications, reconciliation processes, and reporting. · Coordinate with stakeholders to improve travel and expense user experience while maintaining policy compliance. Systems, workflows, and enablement: · Own scalable intake and support processes (inbox, help desk, Slack channel), documentation hubs (e.g., SharePoint), training materials, and workflow tooling (e.g., Jira). · Support regional requirements and workflows (e.g., tax documentation processes) and ensure ongoing compliance in international locations. What you’ll bring · 7+ years of experience managing complex, global, cross-functional projects/programs. Proven ability to work across spans of levels internally and externally: C-Suite to warehouse staff. · Proven track record of successfully delivering enterprise-scale initiatives with measurable business impact. · Expertise in building program management frameworks, dashboards, and executive communication. · Skilled facilitator who can drive alignment, manage conflict, and maintain momentum across diverse teams. · Highly collaborative, data-driven, structured, and intellectually curious leader who inspires trust and positive change. · Demonstrated experience designing and operating controls, audit processes, or compliance programs (including SOP creation, monitoring, and remediation). · Experience in fraud prevention, risk mitigation, or out-of-policy monitoring within payments, spend, or financial operations (including building monitoring signals and driving remediation). · Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions. · Strong analytical capability, including advanced SQL and experience building dashboards/metrics in Tableau (or equivalent BI tools). Preferred Qualifications: o Experience with corporate card programs, T&E/expense management, AP/P2P, or adjacent spend/payments platforms. o Familiarity with expense tools and workflows (e.g., Concur), ticketing/workflow systems (e.g., Jira), and knowledge/documentation platforms (e.g., SharePoint). o Experience supporting international/regional compliance requirements related to travel and expenses. Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $114,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year. The full range is $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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. #LI-MK1 #LI-Hybrid How you’ll be successful • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience. What to expect • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. • Competitive cash-based compensation programs. • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. • Generous paid family leave. • Employer-paid life insurance. • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. • Fitness reimbursement. • Commuter benefit. • LinkedIn learning. • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles. • Hybrid work environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases. The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.
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