Sr. Licensing Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the global licensing project management team to ensure innovation pipeline and timely product development execution.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Territory Managers, and Operations to maximize revenue growth and product pipelines.
• Develop internal processes to ensure licensee compliance with brand integrity and code of conduct standards.
• Partner with creative departments and agencies to develop on-trend, brand-appropriate creative assets.
• Drive seasonal line planning by leveraging consumer insights and marketplace trends.
• Manage global QA/Safety compliance processes to protect brand integrity while supporting business growth.
• Resolve product development conflicts between licensees and internal teams to achieve win-win solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional business experience, preferably in licensing product development.
• Proven experience in people management and leading global teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic database management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-category retail sales initiatives.
• Strong creative point of view with the ability to influence style guides and retail presentations.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Benefits

• Annual bonus potential for all full-time employees.
• Company matched 401k and Employee Value Sharing Plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous product discounts on Crayola products.
• Free admission to the Crayola Experience.
• Education assistance and wellness programs.

About the Company

Crayola is a global leader in creativity, dedicated to inspiring kids through color and play. We are committed to brand integrity, innovation, and sustainability, creating products that spark imagination in children around the world.