Program Director, NBA All Star

Phoenix Suns•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community. Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Program Director to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of 2027 NBA All-Star planning, execution and successful delivery of key cross-functional programs that deliver on our organizing principle and strategic objectives. The Program Director will partner closely with team members at all levels, including senior leadership, with external partners and citywide entities, and with the NBA and its designees to ensure alignment, accountability and measurable impact throughout planning, execution and post-event phases. Additionally, the Program Director will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing risks and dependencies, and ensure deliverables are on time, within scope and within budget.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team towards a common objective with a positive and collaborative leadership style
Strong organizational, analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex plans into clear and succinct executive summaries
Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to influence at all levels, both inside and outside of the organization
Effective budgeting skills and financial and operational acumen
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in program or project management
Experience with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.)

Responsibilities

Define and clearly communicate the vision, objectives, scope and success metrics aligned with the NBA All-Star organizing principles
Develop and manage comprehensive program plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocations
Oversee multiple working groups and committees, ensuring alignment and interconnectedness of workstreams both internally and externally
Track program performance and efficiency, adjusting and refining consistently throughout planning and execution
Develop clear and consistent communications throughout all levels of the organization including regular progress reports and summaries, leading regular status meetings and executive updates
Serve as a primary point of contact for primary program stakeholders, facilitating collaboration while driving accountability in a positive, solution-oriented team environment
Identify critical or time sensitive issues and deliver proactive problem-solving, provide transparency around areas of risk and escalation of challenges when necessary
Other duties as assigned.