Program Manager - Global Product Development

Ultra-Pro-International-LL; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra-Pro-International-LL in California is seeking a Program Manager – Global Product Development to lead end-to-end accessory product lines from concept through delivery, coordinating across sourcing, design, quality, creative services, and marketing.

The role designs scalable systems and workflows, drives project timelines, and builds governance with a dotted-line coordinator; travel to licensors and tradeshows may be required and collaboration with executive leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Management and/or Product Development of consumer hard goods preferred.
• Knowledge of pop culture and tabletop gaming as a hobby preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive accessory product lines from concept through delivery, including approvals, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Act as the central hub for product development, coordinating between sourcing, design, quality, creative services, and marketing.
• Develop and maintain scalable systems (e.g., PAR sheet, Product Data sheet, Wrike workflows) that standardize product launches and reduce friction across departments.
• Lead integrated project timelines and drive cross-team alignment across design, sourcing, approvals, and production.

Skills

Project management

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Wrike

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job SummaryThe Program Manager – Global Product Development leads the end-to-end development and execution of accessory product lines, combining product strategy, project management, and cross-functional coordination. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal and external teams, helping shape product lines that align with overall brand goals and market trends. Beyond managing timelines and deliverables, the Program Manager also builds and maintains scalable systems and workflows that support efficient processes across departments. The role also provides “dotted line” oversight for a part-time coordinator.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Project & Product ManagementOwn and drive accessory product lines from concept through delivery, including approvals, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.Act as the central hub for product development, coordinating between sourcing, design, quality, creative services, and marketing.Develop and maintain scalable systems (e.g., PAR sheet, Product Data sheet, Wrike workflows, etc.) that standardize product launches and reduce friction across departments.Regularly evaluate and refine internal tools and workflows to improve efficiency, visibility, and accountability across projects.Timeline Leadership & Cross-Team CoordinationOwn and maintain integrated project timelines that connect design, sourcing, approvals, and production across multiple departments.Drive alignment across stakeholders by leading regular project reviews, adjusting timelines based on shifting priorities or delays.Flag resource constraints early by monitoring task dependencies, approval bottlenecks, and workload visibility.Data Management & Systems DevelopmentLead the development and ongoing optimization of internal systems that support product setup and launch execution, including the PAR automation tools and structured Wrike project templates.Standardize how product data is entered, tracked, and communicated company-wide, enabling faster onboarding, clearer visibility, and more predictable handoffs across department.Team Support & LeadershipMentor and guide junior team members and colleagues, sharing expertise in project management.Ability to supervise in a way that maximizes efficiency, promotes positive morale and supports UltraPRO’s mission and goals.Demonstrate good judgment and escalate practical matters to management with an understanding of the job responsibilities and knowledge of how it impacts others and business operations.Additional Essential ResponsibilitiesTravel as needed for licensors, vendors, and/or tradeshowsSupport Executive Leadership initiatives and support w document creation and programming.Promote company policies and participate in required company-wide programs as directed.Follow all established safety procedure and guidelines at all timeCompetencies / Personal CharacteristicsAdheres to a strong commitment to higher quality and performanceFoster a positive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Excellent communication and interaction skills both written and verbal.Strong business relationship building skillsHighly organized and detail orientedAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentRequires strong mathematical and analytical skillsEducation/Experience RequisitesCollege education; business and/or financial analysis experience a plus.3-5 years' experience in Project Management and/or Product Development of consumer hard goods preferred.Knowledge of pop culture and tabletop gaming as a hobby preferredBackground in consumer products, manufacturing and/or foreign sourcing a plus.Highly proficient in basic computer skills, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Power Point, Word), and comprehension of web functions.Expert-level Excel skills, including complex data modeling, advanced functions, and macro/VBA automationAble to travel and be available to communicate with international contacts at appropriate hours.