Director, Business Transformation

About Us

 

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

 

At Centric Brands, we are passionate about building dynamic and innovative fashion and lifestyle brands. As we continue to evolve and scale our business, we’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative leaders ready to drive transformational change in the brand integration strategies that power our world-class portfolio.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Position Summary:

 

We are seeking a strategic, resourceful, and highly motivated Director of Business Transformation (Brand Integrations) to lead and execute key initiatives that support the seamless onboarding and integration of new brands into our portfolio. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about brand development, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence in the fashion and apparel industry.

The Director will oversee cross-functional projects ranging from brand onboarding and system integrations to go-to-market readiness and process harmonization. You will serve as a critical connector across departments and external partners, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely execution of complex brand integration initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management of strategic brand integration initiatives across the organization
• Develop comprehensive integration plans and project charters, including objectives, deliverables, resource needs, risks, and financial/operational impact
• Establish and manage project timelines, budgets, and success metrics for brand onboarding and activation
• Drive communication and stakeholder alignment by implementing robust project governance and reporting processes
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruptions
• Act as a strategic liaison between cross-functional teams, including brand management, marketing, sales, operations, IT, finance, and external partners
• Ensure seamless hand-off and operational readiness post-integration
• Maintain visibility into concurrent brand initiatives, identifying potential conflicts and opportunities for synergy across the organization

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 7–10 years of experience in business integration, project management, brand management, or supply chain operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Apparel or consumer goods industry knowledge and experience in wholesale, eCommerce, or omni-channel operations strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of change management and brand development principles
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
• Familiarity with ERP and CRM systems (SAP, Salesforce preferred)
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze and translate metrics into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines

In return, Centric Brands offers a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment where innovation and transformation are celebrated. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic brand initiatives and contribute directly to the growth and success of a global fashion leader.

 

We provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshop