Fanatics

Associate Project Manager

Fanatics$77K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience managing a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership presence to influence stakeholders across complex organizations.
  • Attention to detail with strong organizational skills to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Adept at data interpretation for identifying trends and warning signs.
  • Able to exercise strategic judgment in resource allocation and issue escalation.
  • Cool under pressure when facing unanticipated changes.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure on-time delivery of a global product portfolio with 75+ programs annually.
  • Act as the primary liaison between Fanatics Collectibles and vendors/partners.
  • Develop and share a comprehensive timeline of product lifecycle milestones.
  • Track product status and manage transitions efficiently across teams.
  • Identify and proactively address bottlenecks and shifting priorities.
  • Prepare materials for escalation when issues arise.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a passionate team.
  • Exposure to and involvement in the sports collectibles ecosystem.
  • Potential for travel to enhance collaboration with international teams.
Full Job Description
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 preparematerials 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.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$77,000-$90,000 USD

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About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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