Sr. Manager, Intellectual Property Security
HipDot
Description
What You’ll Do
- Develop in-depth knowledge of Funko’s business model with a focus on licensing, product development and marketing to be able to identify trade secrets associated with licensed assets and the corresponding risk scenarios
- Responsible for the protection of Funko and its licensors product-related trade secrets and licensed intellectual property from unauthorized distribution
- Maintain the roadmap to deploy information security controls (process and technology) to mitigate risk scenarios associated with licensing intellectual property
- Maintain relationships with major entertainment licensors’ security and legal teams to ensure aligned protection strategies
- Establish and maintain relationships with 3rd party affiliates in connection with enforcement activities
- Support continuous improvement of safe selling techniques and processes with a focus on growing revenue
- Maintain security controls for protecting trade secrets and confidential data, including digital assets, throughout the product life cycle
- Maintain technical solutions to prevent unauthorized distribution of licensor and other confidential data
- Coordinate with IT and Information Security teams to deploy technology solutions that mitigate licensing-related risks
- Develop educational materials for employees, vendors and other key stakeholders on proper handling of licensed assets
- Work with sales, marketing and sourcing teams to develop secure selling processes with respect to sensitive third-party assets
- Investigate unauthorized releases of product information and trade secret breaches related to IP violations
- Partner with Legal team on enforcement of intellectual property violations
- Manage crisis communications with affected licensors and stakeholders during security incidents
- 7+ years professional experience in IP protection, brand security or related field, with minimum 5 years in entertainment/licensing industry
- Bachelor's Degree, MBA, and/or Master’s degree is preferred
- Experience working with major entertainment studios (Disney. WB, etc.) and/or working in a licensing, retail, or wholesale consumer environment and understanding related IP protection matters
- Experience in developing technical solutions for data protection such as DLP, digital watermarking, etc
- Experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting new applications, services, and solutions
- Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining trade secret programs across organizations
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills
- Experience working with external stakeholders who are both customers and suppliers where there is a commercial relationship to manage
- Ability to manage large complex projects and to step into projects already in progress, or in need of rescue, and effectively assume a leadership role
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Highly self-motivated
- Accepts ownership and welcomes responsibility
- Proven internal and external influencing skills at senior management levels
- Maintains focus, and persistence, even under adversity, while maintaining the confidence of key stakeholders
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
WHAT FUNKO OFFERS
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed