Associate Project Manager

About the Company

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.

Role Summary

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Desired skills & abilities

• 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 could affect future deliverables.
• Strategic Judgement – it is essential to balance competing demands, effectively allocate resources, and escalate issues appropriately to leadership.
• Business judgment balance competing demands and prioritizing requests for resources and escalation.
• Cool under pressure in dealing with unanticipated changes, last-minute shifts, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Relentless focus on delivery and “run through walls” attitude toward execution. 

Education & qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in working in or managing a cross-functional team across a fast-paced environment.

Some travel may be required

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking leaders who are passionate about sports and committed to pushing boundaries the collectibles space. In this role you will have the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the future of sports collectibles, working with world-class teams to bring the next generation of products to market. You are not just filling a role; you are shaping the future of Fanatics. 

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