Business Operations Manager

Hasbro • Renton, WA

15h • $108,600 - $162,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are seeking a Manager, Business Operations to keep licensing deals moving from term sheet to signature for the Digital Licensing & Partnerships team. Reporting to the VP, Digital Licensing & Partnerships, this role is the first point of contact for licensees on contract matters and leads the team’s integration into Hasbro’s Rightsline instance. The position works closely with Business Operations, Business Development, Production, Marketing Legal, and Finance across PC/Console and Mobile/Casino categories.

The role combines contract administration, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration. The employee works within Legal-approved templates and guidelines; Legal retains responsibility for legal advice and approval of non-standard terms. Success is measured by shorter contract cycle times, accurate rights data, and a contracting process that scales as the business grows. This is a hybrid role 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.
• Hands-on experience preparing and negotiating licensing agreements, including royalty structures and minimum guarantee mechanics.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property 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 many contracts at once as priorities shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rightsline or a similar rights or contract management system.
• Familiarity with video game licensing.
• Experience in gaming, media, or entertainment.

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, and flag delays and open issues before they slow deals down.
• Translate business terms into clear contract language alongside Business Development leads.
• Build playbooks, templates, and clause libraries with Legal, including the Senior 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

• 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.
• Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives, depending on role, location, and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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