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Software Engineering Manager, Consent Management Platform (24-month Fixed Term) at The Pokémon Company International · Katori

Asks for

The ad says“Experience designing or leading API-driven platforms that integrate customer experiences, identity systems, data stores, vendor products, or enterprise applications.”
The ad says“Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian products.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”
The ad says“Strong understanding of data-management principles, including data ownership, classification, quality, lineage, retention, access control, auditability, and lifecycle management.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”
The ad says“2–5 years of demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams or complex technical initiatives.”
The ad says“Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian products.”
The ad says“Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.”

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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.

Get to know the role

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager, Consent Management Platform
Job Summary: As Manager, Consent Management Platform, you will lead the small, high-impact engineering team responsible for establishing, delivering and evolving shared capabilities that enable consistent consent and preference experiences across the Pokémon digital ecosystem. You will lead the roadmap and delivery of the platforms and services that enable this capability, including the Preference Center, consent-management services and APIs, relevant data and identity integrations, audit capabilities, and the technical controls required to support customer choices across content-driven websites, authenticated experiences, marketing platforms, event systems and other global Pokémon digital initiatives."
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Software Engineers responsible for delivering and operating shared digital platform capabilities, with Consent Management as a primary area of focus.
Establish and drive the Consent Management capability and platform roadmap, translating agreed business, fan-experience, privacy and regulatory requirements into clear priorities, outcomes and delivery plans.
Create alignment across Product, Engineering, Privacy, Legal, Data Governance, Marketing Technology and other stakeholders on how consent and preference requirements are translated into consistent digital capabilities and experiences.
Drive greater consistency in how consent and customer preferences are implemented across fan-facing touch points, reducing fragmented approaches and enabling reusable enterprise capabilities.
Own delivery outcomes for the Consent Management platform and associated shared capabilities, providing clear visibility of progress, milestones, dependencies, risks and key performance indicators.
Partner with senior technical leaders to guide architecture and solution design, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, reliable and maintainable while supporting the intended fan experience.
Lead and facilitate cross-functional and multi-team planning to align solution approaches, responsibilities, dependencies and execution strategies.
Ensure appropriate consideration of auditability, identity, data stewardship, security and privacy requirements throughout platform design and delivery, in partnership with the accountable subject-matter experts.
Balance investment across new capability development, platform modernization, operational resilience and technical health.
Drive exploration and responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions where they can improve team productivity, platform performance, quality or delivery outcomes.
Provide strategic leadership across related platform initiatives, contributing to standards, operating models and cross-team practices that improve consistency and quality.
Develop team members through coaching, feedback and performance management, including development planning and mentoring current and future technical leaders.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and thoughtful innovation, encouraging the team to challenge existing approaches where doing so improves business and fan outcomes.

What you’ll bring

2–5 years of demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams or complex technical initiatives.
5+ years of experience building, operating, or overseeing modern, multi‑tier digital applications and services in production environments.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience designing or leading API-driven platforms that integrate customer experiences, identity systems, data stores, vendor products, or enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of data-management principles, including data ownership, classification, quality, lineage, retention, access control, auditability, and lifecycle management.
Working knowledge of consent management, customer preferences, privacy engineering, responsible data use, or related data-governance concepts.
Experience working with cloud‑native architectures, including containerized workloads (EKS, ECS) and managed data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) on AWS or comparable cloud platforms.
Proven ability to lead both teams and projects, influence across a highly matrixed organization, and effectively resolve organizational and delivery challenges.
Experience operating in distributed, scalable production environments with awareness of monitoring, reliability, and operational best practices.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all levels.
Results‑oriented mindset with a strong customer focus, attention to quality, and commitment to execution.
Growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and lead their adoption across teams.
Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Atlassian products.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $141,048 - $187,669 per year. The full range is $141,048 - $254,045 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.

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.