Director, Project Management

Director of Project Management

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee and help scale our project management infrastructure across the North American Sports and Entertainment (NASE) vertical. This role will be based in our Coppell, Texas office. The Director will be responsible for orchestrating the successful end-to-end execution of a complex portfolio of licensed products, driving operational discipline, and cultivating cross-functional alignment in an end-to-end product development cycle.

We are looking for a strong leader with a problem-solving mindset, a disciplined execution-first approach, who thrive in complex settings with multiple stakeholders, and who have a relentless ability to drive alignment and "run through walls" to get things done. A passion for sports and the sport collectibles and merchandise ecosystem is a very welcome plus.

Key responsibilities

• Guide a Project Management team: Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Associate Project Managers. Define career ladders, implement talent calibration practices, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the primary escalation point for pre-production, manufacturing, and delivery bottlenecks. Lead cross-functional teams to drive solutions, recalibrate dependencies, and align stakeholders.
• Operational Optimization: Standardize project management processes, tools, and communication frameworks to elevate efficiency, speed-to-market, and data-driven decision-making.
• Risk Mitigation & Governance: Proactively assess and de-risk projects through early identification of issues, mitigation planning, and structured communication to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in project/program management roles, preferably in licensed consumer products, CPG, or entertainment merchandise.
• Proven experience managing direct reports and scaling high-output teams in a high-velocity environment.
• Mastery in operational strategy, roadmap development, and program execution across matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive presence. Ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and build trust at all levels.
• High analytical aptitude, with proficiency in project tracking systems, forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms.
• Demonstrated "run through walls" mentality and commitment to flawless execution under tight timelines.

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