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Project Manager/ Business Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Bandai Namco Entertainment America (BNEA) is looking for an experienced and talented Project Manager/Business Analyst to own the planning and implementation of the company’s digital sales data infrastructure and reporting capability. The Project Manager/Business Analyst will drive the project from concept to deployment while managing communications and serving as the main point-of-contact across various internal and external teams. The PM/BA will ensure that the project is kept on track and delivered according to BNEA’s defined expectations.

Project Manager/Business Analyst (12 Month Contract Position)

This position is a contingent staff position and employed by an external agency in service for Bandai Namco Entertainment America.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute project plan including scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Assess project risks, anticipate challenges, and build in contingencies.
• Gather and document reporting requirements from business users to guide development for both data and reporting phases.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal and external teams consisting of data analysts, programmers, report developers, subject matter experts, project sponsors, and end users.
• Hold teams accountable to plans and timelines but be able to change course when necessary.
• Provide timely and effective communication to stakeholders and BNEA leadership regarding critical updates on project milestones.
• Execute project with emphasis on quick turnarounds, feedback, and iterations.
• Write acceptance tests to guide development and conduct user acceptance testing.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management or professional services delivery.
• Proven track record of managing successful data integrations and system/BI implementations.
• Experience eliciting, gathering, and documenting business requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Familiar with relational database structures and processes; SQL knowledge a plus.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.
• Familiar with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Asana, etc.

Professional Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in a fluid and fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Driven and results-oriented with ability to motivate teams to stay focused on goals.
• Solid meeting management and presentation skills with ability to interact with technical and non-technical teams as well as all levels of management.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Systems-thinking skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.