Business Operations Manager

Hasbro • Renton, WA

1d • $108,600 - $162,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are seeking a Manager, Business Operations for the Digital Licensing & Partnerships team. The role keeps licensing deals moving from term sheet to signature and serves as the first point of contact for licensees on contract matters. The manager works with Legal-approved templates and guidelines; Legal retains responsibility for legal advice and approval of non-standard terms.

The position leads the team's integration into Hasbro's Rightsline instance and collaborates with Business Operations, Business Development, Production, Marketing Legal, and Finance across PC/Console and Mobile/Casino categories. Success is measured by shorter contract cycle times, accurate rights data, and a contracting process that can scale as the business grows. The role reports to the VP, Digital Licensing & Partnerships and is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the Renton, Washington office.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in contract administration, licensing operations, or legal support, ideally in gaming, media, or entertainment.
• Hands-on experience preparing and negotiating licensing agreements, including royalty structures and minimum guarantee mechanics.
• Working knowledge of IP licensing concepts, including copyright and trademark.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience working directly with external partners and across Business Development, Finance, and Legal.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple contracts as priorities shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rightsline or a similar rights or contract management system.
• Familiarity with video game licensing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for licensees on contract matters; prepare agreements from Legal-approved templates, lead first-pass redlines, and escalate non-standard terms to Legal.
• Lead integration into Rightsline, partnering with Hasbro's Rightsline system owner on deal and rights record setup, data migration, workflows, and governance.
• Maintain accurate rights and deal records, including term, territory, royalty, and minimum guarantee data, and partner with Finance on royalty tracking and reporting.
• Track contracts across the deal pipeline with the Director, Business Operations, flagging delays and open issues before they slow deals down.
• Work with Business Development leads to translate business terms into clear contract language.
• Build playbooks, templates, and clause libraries with Legal, including the Sr Attorney and Paralegal, to speed up future deals and reduce rework.
• Answer contract status and deal-terms questions from Business Development, Finance, and other partners; route legal questions to Legal and provide overflow support on NDAs and services agreements.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives, depending on role, location, and eligibility.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Time off to recharge.
• Financial well-being programs.
• Life and family support.
• Volunteer and community initiatives.
• Learning and development.
• Exclusive perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed