Director, Enterprise Data Platform and AI

Pokemoncareers; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 188,500 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums

Competitive cash compensation

Comprehensive relocation package for,?

LinkedIn learning access

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International in Bellevue, WA, seeks a strategic Director of Enterprise Data Platform and AI to lead a transformation of our enterprise data ecosystem, owning the vision, development, and scaling of a unified data platform.

This leader will partner with Consumer & Market Insights, Financial Insights, and other business functions to ensure data is structured, accessible, and actionable while driving AI capabilities into the platform.

Qualifications

• Twelve+ years of relevant experience with five+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in data engineering, architecture, or platforms with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of data ingestion, lakes/warehouses, and modern architectures.
• Experience enabling AI/ML and computer vision capabilities on data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Enterprise Data Platform strategy to unify data sources.
• Oversee end-to-end data ingestion, standardization, and delivery.
• Enable enterprise-wide insights and AI capabilities across teams.
• Foster cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement.
• Build and scale a high-performing data engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data governance

AI enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Job Title:Director, Enterprise Data Platformand AI

Job Summary:

We areseekinga strategic and execution-focused Director of Enterprise Data Platformand AI, to lead the transformation of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role will own the vision, development, and scaling of a unified data platform thatconsolidatesdisparate data sources and enables seamless access to high-quality, actionable data across the organization.

As a critical partner to teams such as Consumer & Market Insights, Financial Insights, and other business functions, this leader will ensure data is structured, accessible, and actionable—while also driving the integration of AI capabilities into the platform. This role requires both strong technical depth and exceptional leadership skills to shape the team, influence stakeholders, and elevate how data isleveragedenterprise-wideto enable an insights-driven organization.

WhatYou’llDo

• Define and Lead Enterprise Data Platform Strategy: Set and execute the vision for a unified, scalable, and governed data platform thatconsolidatesfragmented data sources intoa single sourceof truth.
• Drive Data Integration, Accessibility & Quality: Oversee end-to-end data ingestion, standardization, and delivery—ensuring data isaccurate, well-governed, secure, and easily consumable across the organization.
• Enable Enterprise-Wide Insights & AI Capabilities: Partner with Consumer/Market Insights, Financial Insights, and other teams to power decision-making, while leading the integration of AI and advanced analytics to unlock predictive and innovative use cases.
• Foster Cross-Functional Alignment & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with subsidiaries and stakeholders to drive consistent data practices,establishstrong feedback loops, and continuously evolve the platform to meet enterprise needs.
• Build, Structure & Scale a High-Performing Team: Assess and evolve the current organization, define operating models, and develop a high-impact team of data engineers and platform leaders to support long-term growth.

WhatYou’llBring

Experienceand Expertise:

• Twelve+ (12+) years of relevant professional experience, plus five (5) years of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level ofexpertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field
• Deep Data Platform Expertise: 10+ years in data engineering, architecture, or platforms, with leadership experience scaling enterprise data ecosystems.
• End-to-End Data Knowledge: Strong understanding of data ingestion, data lakes/warehouses, and modern data architectures.
• AI & Analytics Enablement: Experience enabling AI/MLand Computer Visioncapabilitieson topofdata platforms to drive advanced insights and business value.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to structure teams, develop talent, and lead through complexity in a matrixed environment.
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong partnership skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable data solutions across diverse teams and geographies.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Ability to deeply understand internal users and ensure data products meet their needs.

Strong Communication Skills:

• Exceptional ability to simplify complex data concepts and align technical and non-technical audiences.
• Robustfacilitation skills to bringthe organization towards theunifiedgoal of“ONE Enterprise Data Platform”.
• Strong executive presence toconvincinglycommunicate the value of the platform tocross functional leaders across the enterprise.

Subsidiary & Global Alignment

Experience working with subsidiariesanddistributed global teams,aligningdata strategy, standards, and adoption across diverse organizational structures.

Strategic + Execution Balance:

Equally comfortable setting vision and driving hands-on execution.

Why This Role is Special

This role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale the enterprise data foundation at TPCi, shaping how data is unified, accessed, andleveragedacross the organizationand naturally drives result-oriented deployment of AI solutions. As the leader of the Enterprise Data Platformand AI, you will sit at the center of business and technology,enabling critical insights fordifferent teamswhileestablishinga single sourceof truth for the company. With ownership of both data and AI enablement, you will help drive the next phase ofTPCi’sdata maturity, transforming fragmented systems into a cohesive, future-ready platform. This is a highly visible, high-impact role where you willinfluence acrosssubsidiaries, partner with senior leaders, and build a strong, scalable team-ultimately elevatinghow TPCi uses data to make smarter, faster decisions.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $188,500 - $251,000 per year. The full range is $188,500 - $339,500 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].