Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management

About Us

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,600+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

 

At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do.

 

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

 

For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started!

Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Sr. Director of Enterprise Project Management will have responsibility for the development and execution of an Enterprise PMO. They will ensure effective portfolio management, alignment, execution, and realization of cross-functional strategic initiatives.  Specifically, they will establish processes for project intake, evaluation, governance, prioritization and decision-making.

 

The Sr. Director of Enterprise Project Management will drive the development and implementation of scalable, efficient processes that enhance operational performance and align with the company’s strategic objectives. This leader will focus on implementing initiatives, streamlining workflows, optimizing resource utilization, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across Planet Fitness’ global operations, corporate functions, and the franchise network.

 

The Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, developing solutions, and leading cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable improvements. Leveraging data, tools and technologies, and industry best practices, this role will implement projects, solutions and improvements to “ways of working” across functions and all levels of the organization.

With a pragmatism and a collaborative approach, the Sr. Director will work closely with key stakeholders—including operations, finance, marketing, IT and franchisee teams—to align processes with business goals and enhance overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, the Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management will champion a performance-driven culture by fostering innovation, enabling employee engagement, and building the tools and frameworks necessary to support long-term success.

 

This role requires a leader with extensive experience in enterprise Project Management, a proven ability to manage transformations, and the capacity to influence and align diverse, cross-functional teams. The Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management will ensure that Planet Fitness operates as an efficient, dynamic leader in the fitness industry while maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional value to members and franchise partners.

 

Competencies for Success

To succeed in this role, the Sr. Director, Enterprise Project Management will:

• Manage the execution of enterprise-wide strategies and process improvements: Lead the creation and implementation of initiatives to reduce inefficiencies, enhance operational performance, and ensure the execution of strategic imperatives, across Planet Fitness’ operations and franchise network.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with senior leaders across function to ensure execution of initiatives that align with broader business and growth objectives.
• Standardize and Scale Best Practices: Establish frameworks for consistent execution of business processes across corporate and franchise operations, ensuring scalability and alignment with the