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About Dalstrong:Since 2015, Dalstrong has redefined the culinary tools industry through breakthrough design and award-winning craftsmanship. Were pioneers in blending high-performance kitchen tools with functional art, creating avant-garde knife designs and premium displayables through partnerships with iconic entertainment brands.Our team thrives on pushing creative boundaries, fusing unexpected design concepts to create products that tell authentic stories. With an in-house film studio in Toronto and a new production facility launching in Tampa, we control our narrative from concept to creation.Were seeking passionate individuals who share our values: relentless innovation, uncompromising quality, and genuine enthusiasm for the brands we partner with. Join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where merit, work ethic, and creative ambition drive success. If youre ready to challenge conventions and prove yourself among industry leaders, we want to hear from you.About the RoleDalstrong is seeking a highly organized, assertive, and versatile Licensed Product Operations Manager to serve as the driving force behind the successful execution of our licensed product initiatives. This individual will act as the single-threaded leader across all touchpoints and departments, managing timelines, approvals, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure licensed product launches are delivered on time, on brand, and with excellence.This role is central to Dalstrongs licensed product growth strategy and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment, is capable of managing complex workflows, and understands both physical and digital product development.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive the licensed product critical path process, ensuring that all timelines are met, financial objectives are achieved, and all stakeholders internal and external have the information they need to succeed.Serve as the primary project manager and single-threaded leader for all licensed product launches across a broad range of departments Own and facilitate the end-to-end product pipeline and planning process, including key trackers, timelines, and milestone checkpoints.Collaborate closely with licensors, ensuring that all forecasts, calendars, milestone requirements, asset reviews, and approvals are aligned to and proactively managed. Building and maintaining these relationships is a core component of the role.Proactively remove roadblocks, anticipate issues, and manage risks related to project execution.Establish and maintain tools, templates, dashboards, and trackers for maximum team visibility and accountability.Ensure alignment of physical products and digital assets for seamless go-to-market execution.Improve workflow efficiency across the lifecycle of a licensed product from ideation to post-launch.Understand and support the operational functions of various departments in order to connect the dots and maintain momentum.Relieve workload from multiple senior team members by independently owning and advancing licensed projects.Ideal Candidate Profile5+ years of experience in project or program management, ideally within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), licensing, or brand/product development.Proven experience managing the full life cycle of product launches, from early-stage planning to commercialization.Deep understanding of physical product workflows, as well as packaging, content, and digital asset coordination.Demonstrated success in managing relationships with licensors and navigating licensed product development cycles.Highly assertive and organized, with a proven ability to hold cross-functional teams accountable.Exceptionally strong communication skills written, verbal, and interpersonal.Skilled in managing multi-departmental projects with overlapping timelines and competing priorities.Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday, ClickUp, or similar).Familiarity with fandoms, licensed collectibles, or pop culture is a major plus especially if you understand the emotional drivers of passionate fan communities.What Youll BringImportant: This is not a role where you learn to project manage this is a role where you flex your existing expertise, driving execution with speed, intention, and precision across multiple stakeholders and complex timelines.A solutions-first mindset with the ability to anticipate issues before they arise.A blend of executional rigor and strategic thinking.A commanding presence in meetings, ensuring clarity, accountability, and shared priorities.A collaborative, diplomatic approach to cross-functional work.A passion for consumer products, compelling brand experiences, and elevating licensed IP into high-performing launches.