Director, Program Management

Renton · United States · USD 189,400-295,900 / year · Posted Oct 5, 2026

At a glance

The Director of Partnerships & Program Management for the Magic Franchise leads the Partner Program Management team and manages a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives.
This role operates at the intersection of partnership, product, and creative to advance the Magic franchise into new areas such as entertainment.
The position requires leading through influence and collaboration within a complex, matrixed organization.

Lead and develop the Magic Franchise Program Management Team.
Resolve critical issues and clear day-to-day obstacles for the team.
Manage a portfolio of multi-year, cross-functional initiatives.
Assess and help craft pitches for new Universes Beyond sets.
Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to bring new ideas and special projects to life.
Establish best practices to scale the team’s impact.
Coach and mentor Partner Program Managers into cross-functional leaders.
Serve as the primary partner specialist within Wizards of the Coast.
Coach internal teams on effective partner engagement and communication.
Curate and interpret data to synthesize stories and develop actionable recommendations.

Proven program management leadership experience.
Track record of succeeding in ambiguity and operating in complex, matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead senior program managers.
Strategic vision to identify and build new opportunities.
Creative and editorial judgment to evaluate pitches.
Outstanding relationship-building and influencing abilities.
Extensive knowledge of the Magic ecosystem and partner programs.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable recommendations.