Responsibilities

• Partner with franchise, creative and category leadership to support planning processes by providing operational oversight and managing key deliverables.
• Translate high-level franchise strategies and go-to-market roadmap into actionable project plans, timelines, and budgets for all cross-functional teams.
• Establish and manage the operating rhythm for the franchise, creative and category management team, including planning calendars, key milestone tracking, and meeting cadences.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and tools (e.g., project trackers, asset management systems, approval workflows) to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, ensuring initiatives remain on schedule and within budget.
• Act as the central operational hub and primary point of contact for franchise, creative and category management-related activities, ensuring clear communication between Content, Consumer Products, Sales, Global Brand, Marketing, and International teams.
• Lead cross-functional team meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on priorities, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Manage the creation and distribution of core franchise, creative and licensing plan materials, including brand guidelines, planning calendars, licensing go-to-market and asset toolkits, ensuring all teams have the information they need to execute.
• Oversee the approvals process for creative and franchise marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and timely feedback.
• Manage budgets, including tracking invoices and providing regular financial updates to leadership.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a brand operations, marketing operations, project management, or franchise management role, preferably within the entertainment, toy, or consumer products industry.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational processes and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building consensus and driving alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker with an operational mindset; able to understand the big picture and master the details required to get there.
• Experience managing budgets and complex project schedules.

Benefits

• Growth and Career Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Other fun Perks!