Location: Rhode Island, US

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At Hasbro we’re changing the face of play and entertainment. We’re looking for people who want to explore, experiment and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture of community, passion, integrity, creativity and inclusion has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative and highly committed individuals for 90+ years and we believe the best is yet to come.

Are you ready to lead a Gaming Revolution? Bring your winning game face to the world’s most renown portfolio of tabletop game brands like Monopoly, Jenga, Operation and Clue! In this role, you will work with the best game designers and inventors in the world to bring to life new gaming experiences for consumers of all ages. From preschoolers to adults, your games will delight and inspire many generations of friends and family to friendly (and not so friendly 😊) competitions that create memorable moments of fun, laughter and sometimes, tears (of joy, of course). These experiences will span global markets and challenge you to re-think the status quo to create the next generation of gamers. It’s your opportunity to create the world’s most engaging collection of games with Hasbro Gaming! This role will report to the General Manager of Hasbro Gaming who reports to the President of Hasbro's Corporate Gaming division.

A Day in the Life of VP, Product Management – Gaming:

Long-term Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Portfolio planning inclusive of prioritizations to achieve business goals for the next 2-5 years, budget planning, identify category growth areas and market trends, create and evaluate pricing strategy.
Team Leadership: guide and direct team on portfolio and brand-level strategy, product line planning & lifecycle management, and market execution, as well as act as key cross-functional POC for portfolio (Insights & Analytics, Finance, Legal, Licensed Consumer Products, etc.)
Talent Development: Recruit, coach, and retain top talent at all levels for product management and branding for Hasbro Gaming portfolio.
Influence and Advocacy: presenting to internal and occasionally external audiences to gain agreement on portfolio and brand growth strategies, and partner with global commercial leads to secure product placement at key retailers. Act as liaison for the global category management team to ensure the portfolio is delivering market-leading tactics and messaging.
Trend/Future Hunting: Constantly has finger on pulse of trends in the marketplace, changing shopper patterns and play needs to direct the future growth for Hasbro Gaming. The role should also include enhancing product value proposition and leveraging expansion opportunities.


What you’ll bring:

15+ years of product management/marketing experience in a forward-thinking consumer organization, preferably supporting a global business.
Experience working closely with commercial teams and an understanding of retail at mass, e-comm and direct.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising or equivalent. An MBA or advanced degree is highly desirable.
The Hasbro business leader will be a Gaming enthusiast, a consumer-led innovator with a passion for growing the gaming portfolio, and a strategic problem solver with financial skills.
In-depth working knowledge of the consumer landscape and a successful track record delivering innovative, sustainable product and marketing strategies and launches that differentiate Hasbro in the category and positively exceed corporate expectations.
Proven track record in delivering consumer products to market that grow market share, sales growth, and profitability.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple key team members and manage change well.
Excellent leadership and team building/management skills; ability to provide clear and concise direction/feedback to external and internal stakeholders as well as the ability to influence others.
Ability to consult on the business needs and the strategies or tactics for delivering quantifiable business results.
Expertise in planning, prioritizing and goal setting including the ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency and create detailed action plans.
Proven experience building and mentoring teams.
Capable of shaping a clear strategic vision and effectively communicating that vision throughout all levels of the organization
Excellent collaborator with great interpersonal and communication skills, who is a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements and years with the company. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more!

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