Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
About us: We are storytellers, dreamers, and curators of culture. As the U.S. arm of Toho, home of iconic characters (like Godzilla) and GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of the world’s best animated films, we bring bold,…
Skills: IT Strategy, Enterprise Systems Management, NetSuite, eCommerce Platforms, Systems Integration
Los Angeles, California, United States • On-site
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The VP of IT defines and executes the company's technology vision and multi-year roadmap to support global growth in content distribution and eCommerce. This role balances strategic leadership with hands-on execution, overseeing core systems like ERP and BI while managing a lean IT organization.
Candidates need 10-15+ years of progressive IT experience with a proven track record of scaling enterprise systems and eCommerce ecosystems. Strong technical expertise in APIs, middleware, and cybersecurity is required, alongside the ability to act as a player-coach leader.
About us:
We are storytellers, dreamers, and curators of culture. As the U.S. arm of Toho, home of iconic characters (like Godzilla) and GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of the world’s best animated films, we bring bold, imaginative stories from Japan and around the globe to audiences everywhere. Together, we champion artistry, celebrate fandom, and build unforgettable worlds across film, merchandise, and beyond.
Summary
The Vice President of Information Technology is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for defining and executing the company’s technology vision to support global growth across content distribution, licensing, merchandising, and eCommerce.
This role leads a small but high-impact team including the Director of IT & Workplace Operations and specialized technical resources and serves as a key partner to executive leadership. The VP will balance long-term technology strategy with deep technical fluency, ensuring that systems are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business objectives.
Unlike a purely strategic role, this leader is expected to play a key role in strategy, execution and maintenance of our IT infrastructure: capable of diving into architecture, integrations, and system decisions, while elevating the team and function overall.
What you’ll do:
What you’ll have:
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Why Join Us?
Shape Global Fandom: At Toho International and GKIDS, we blend iconic storytelling with modern eCommerce, theatrical distribution, and digital strategies to deliver unforgettable experiences to fans around the world. From Godzilla to award-winning animated films and beloved anime titles, you’ll help bring legendary stories to life for new and future generations.
Create, Collaborate, Grow: You’ll work in a tight-knit, creative, and highly collaborative team where your ideas and impact matter. Innovation is encouraged and expected.
Grow with Us: As we expand our global reach and capabilities, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, build new skills, and shape systems that scale with us.
We Take Care of Our People: We offer competitive pay, 401(k) matching, generous time off, paid parental leave, and a benefits package designed to support your whole self at work and beyond.
Toho International, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Toho Company, Limited (“Toho”). Toho International, Inc. manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio with focus on the Godzilla brand. Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and anime content including motion pictures, television and theater.
Offices: 2029 CENTURY PARK E, Los Angeles, California 90067, us
View all jobs at Toho International, Inc.Toho International, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Toho Company, Limited (“Toho”). Toho International, Inc. manages and commercializes Toho’s intellectual property portfolio with focus on the Godzilla brand. Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful live action and anime content including motion pictures, television and theater.
Offices: 2029 CENTURY PARK E, Los Angeles, California 90067, us
View all jobs at Toho International, Inc.