Program Manager - Gaming Accessories

The Program Manager – Gaming Accessories leads the end-to-end development and execution of tabletop gaming accessories, 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.

• Own and drive gaming accessory product lines from concept through delivery, including approvals, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Pitch new product concepts internally and externally, aligning with licensor/partner strategy and fan expectations.
• Set product pricing recommendations based on margin goals, production cost, and competitive research.
• 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.

• Serve as the brand steward for assigned licensed properties, ensuring product lines reflect licensor strategy, brand standards, and fan expectations.
• Develop and present Line Plans that connect market trends, product opportunities, and licensor goals in a clear, actionable roadmap.
• Proactively identify gaps or extensions in the licensed portfolio and pitch new ideas based on fandom relevance and brand fit.
• Own 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.

• Lead 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 departments.
• Mentor and guide junior team members and colleagues, sharing expertise in new product development and project management.
• Ability to supervise in a way that maximizes efficiency, promotes positive morale and supports Ultra
  
  PRO’s mission and goals.
• Demonstrate good judgment and elevate practical matters to management with an understanding of the job responsibilities and knowledge of how it impacts others and the business operations.
• Travel as needed for Licensors and/or trade shows.
• Maintain active knowledge of licensed fandoms to ensure product relevance and appeal.
• Support Executive Leadership initiatives and support w document creation and programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business relationship building skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent eye for aesthetic design and customer appeal.
• Requires strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• College 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 preferred.
• Background in consumer products, manufacturing and/or foreign sourcing a plus.
• Highly proficient in basic computer skills, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word), and comprehension of web functions.
• Able to travel and be available to communicate with international contacts at appropriate hours.