Director, Global Marketing Operations, Campaign & Licensing

Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! ( YouTube , Instagram , TikTok ) The Difference You Will Make: This role is part of the Global Marketing Operations and Project Management team - a high-performing group that drives structure, efficiency, and focus across Calvin Klein’s Consumer Marketing Organization (CMO) and divisional brand teams. As the engine behind how work is planned and moves cross-functionally, this team ensures alignment, collaboration, and timely execution through agile processes and smart tools - enabling consistent delivery at scale across the full-funnel marketing business. Position Summary:   The Director, Global Marketing Operations, Campaign & Licensing is a strategic and creative leader responsible for driving operational excellence across Calvin Klein’s global marketing and content ecosystem for brand campaigns and our licensed business. This role owns the development of, and adherence to, seasonal and fiscal Go-To-Market (GTM) planning frameworks for the CMO, aligning teams and driving clarity across a fast-moving, matrixed environment. Leading a team of project managers, you’ll oversee the execution of complex initiatives - shaping project methodologies, optimizing workflows, and scaling tools that support seamless, digital-first delivery. The role is a balance; both hands-on in producing work and managing a team. Success in this role requires a mix of critical thinking, empathy-driven leadership, and the ability to move fluidly between strategic planning and detailed execution. You’ll bring structure to ambiguity, inspire teams with clear solutions, and influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-backed insights. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a global, collaborative environment and is passionate about helping marketing and creative-led teams do their best work. Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job: Operational & Strategic Leadership Lead end-to-end GTM planning across seasonal and fiscal calendars - developing frameworks, cross-functional processes and workflows, and holding leaders and teams accountable to decisions and deadlines at each stage of the project or season Define and evolve project methodologies that meet new and varying business needs - systemize scalable processes, tailoring approaches based on organizational complexity, and enabling adoption through team training Govern the implementation, optimization, and adoption of key tools and platforms that support operational planning, workflow visibility, and project health dashboards for leadership In partnership with line manager, contribute to executive leadership meetings with strategic operational insights, reporting, and recommendations to guide decision-making for the CMO Facilitate and present in senior-level forums and large cross-functional planning sessions, aligning stakeholders on priorities and action plans Execution & Delivery Oversight Own the cross-functional organization, coordination, timeline and project planning, and asset development process related to Calvin Klein’s Licensee business, in partnership with a dedicated Licensed Marketing team Oversee execution and delivery across the portfolio of active projects led by reporting Project Management team - support in managing dependencies, removing roadblocks, and ensuring milestones, decisions, and/or deliverables are met each week Implement and optimize systems and tools for project efficiency, enabling a digital-first, consumer-centric model for the CMO - ensuring greater transparency, agility to support business pivots, and individual-team accountability and adherence to deadlines Translate strategic priorities into structured, actionable plans and resourcing approaches, aligning project execution with broader brand and organizational goals Understand dependencies across functions to bring global 360 campaigns to life - proactively surface risks, streamline decision-making, and mitigate issues to protect timelines, budgets, and creative integrity Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication Serve as a trusted marketing liaison across the wider business with teams including product, legal, finance, VM & store environments, supply, operations, and regional teams - fostering collaboration, visibility, and accountability across a global matrixed environment Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels and regions, tailoring communication style and approach to the nuances of function including creative teams, operational teams, marketing and strategy, and leadership Communicate with clarity and precision - translating complex dynamics into clear updates and insights, and articulate solutions to keep the business moving forward Navigate global, virtual, and co-located environments with cultural fluency and a collaborative mindset that fosters alignment across diverse teams Team & Resource Management Lead, coach, and inspire a team of global project managers, cultivating a culture of accountability, adaptability, and performance excellence Support professional growth through mentorship, clear goal setting, and feedback, ensuring the team is equipped to lead within a fast-paced, high-performance environment Oversee internal and freelance resource planning to meet evolving business needs, balancing capacity with delivery expectations Qualifications 8-9+ years of experience in marketing operations, program/project management, or account management roles within creative-driven, fast-paced environments Demonstrated experience working directly with creative teams - supporting concept-to-delivery workflows a