Associate Project Manager

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods;

collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sports book and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes;

and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) to join its project management organization. These critical roles form the backbone of Fanatics Collectibles and are responsible for ensuring that 50-75 new products are delivered to the market annually on-time and in accordance with our high standards.

We are looking for strong leaders with a problem solving mindset, a disciplined execution first approach, who thrive in complex settings with multiple stakeholders, and who have a relentless ability to drive alignment and “run through walls” to get things done. A passion for sports and the sport collectibles and merchandise ecosystem is a very welcome plus.

Fanatics Collectibles is organized by sports vertical. The APM will report to the Director of Project Management (E-Commerce) and is responsible for collaborating with a team domestically as well as internationally.

• End-to-end ownership:Responsible for contributing to the success and on-time delivery of a complex global portfolio that encompasses over 75 programs annually. With a focus on tracking on-time delivery of the team’s highest value assets.
• Vendor Management:Act as a liaison between Fanatics Collectibles and vendor/partners. Schedule regular check-ins. Hold all parties accountable for staying on task and on time.
• Delivery roadmap:Align and distribute a comprehensive timeline of milestones across the complete lifecycle of products internally and with external partners.
• Performance management:Track and manage the status of products in the current portfolio, ensuring that transitions between departments and vendors happen efficiently and keeping programs on track.
• Problem-solving:Proactively identify upcoming bottlenecks, shifting priorities and convene stakeholders to problem-solve and resolve them. Collaborate with subject matter experts to resolve escalations and complex issues.
• Escalation:Identify potential issues and prepare materials for escalation when needed.

• Establish and maintain a
  strong leadership presence
  with the ability to influence overlapping stakeholders across complex organizations.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  , particularly in the ability to multi-task and prioritize across a complex portfolio.
• Data proficiency
  , adept at interpreting data from multiple touchpoints. Identifying warning signs and predict long-term trends that…