Hybrid Work Model SEGA. . . What do you think of when you hear that word? Do you think of the console with the iconic, harmonized voice fire ups or do you think of the countless gaming hits from Sonic the Hedgehog, Golden Axe, or the Persona series? . . . When we think of SEGA, we think of its evolution as a pioneer in the video game market to one of the most prominent video game developers and publishers ever! Globally, SEGA has over 5,000 employees passionately working to bring the best gaming entertainment to players around the planet. We have one of, if not the richest, portfolio of original IPs something we are very proud of and excited about as the market continues to change. New streaming technologies and shifts in the retail landscape are well poised for what will be the most disruptive and innovative time in our industry. Our IP strategy positions us well for this, and we are enthusiastic about the future! There's never been a more exciting time in the company's history to join SEGA! Job Summary: This role will report to the Director of Release Management and manage daily operations for publishing all titles in the global SEGA portfolio (JP/Asia, NASA, EMEA) for pre-, post-, and initial launch activations, in addition to supporting and providing input for long-term strategic initiatives. Release Management collaborates with global functional areas (Dev/Production, Operations, Submissions, Localization, QA, etc.) to ensure the SEGA portfolio is successfully published to global markets across 1st party platforms on time, error free, and executed flawlessly. Duties and Responsibilities: * Day-to-day * Provide project oversight, risk mitigation, escalation, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting * Monitor and communicate project status clearly and concisely to all stakeholders * Initiate and facilitate objective interdepartmental negotiation, compromise, and process optimization * Strategy support * Evaluate and implement launch readiness standards to establish a predictable process, address gaps, and ensure minimal surprises * Promote a culture of collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvements, best practices, standardization, and documentation * Initiate, drive, collaborate, and negotiate for process and tool creation, consolidation, and adoption with global operations Qualifications Qualifications and Skills: * 2-5+ years in Project Management or related cross functional role in software development * Impeccable attention to detail and consistent follow through * Talent for process assessment and improvement * Ability to multitask and prioritize across many different schedules and concerns * Proficient with project management and version control software tools * Adept presentation and communication skills * Adapting messages for a variety of audiences (e.g. different disciplines and cultures) * Skilled in risk assessment and management Preferred Skills: * PMP Certification, PMO experience, or equivalent education/experience * Leadership experience * Consulting/freelance experience * Experience exerting indirect influence in a matrixed org structure * Managing release pipeline for LiveOps products * Familiarity with game development lifecycle and workflows * Shipped multi-platform games globally * Familiarity with Japanese content, culture, and work environment * Japanese language skills (speaking and writing)