Fanatics

Manager, Product Architecture

Fanatics$135K — $165K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-10 years of experience in Product Development or similar fields
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI tools
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Experience managing senior stakeholders and delivering presentations
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Background in innovative physical products, preferably in trading cards or collectibles
  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field; MBA is a plus
  • Passion for trading cards and fan culture

Responsibilities

  • Oversee initial product blueprints for multiple Topps portfolios
  • Conduct Product Architecture meetings to validate builds against brand standards
  • Collaborate with Product Strategy, Creative, and Development teams for quality deliverables
  • Champion brand standardization across the portfolio
  • Analyze collector insights, market data, and industry trends for product decisions
  • Drive Quarterly Brand Reviews assessing brand performance and innovation opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a Manager of Product Architecture to help shape the product vision and roadmap across Fanatics Collectibles' trading card portfolio. This role is at the intersection of Strategy and Product Development and is part of a high-performing team - driving brand consistency, product optimization, and cross-functional alignment to deliver best-in-class trading card products and collector experiences. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical operator who knows how to use data-driven insights to lay the groundwork to build the best products across the Topps portfolio.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic and analytical capabilities with executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels. They bring deep knowledge of trading cards, consumer products, and collector engagement, paired with a passion for building the best-in-class products and experiences. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Architecture, within the Strategy team.

What you will be doing...
  • Overseeing the initial blueprint of Products across several Topps portfolios
  • Conducting Product Architecture meetings - validating the initial Product Build against brand standardization guidelines before handoff to the Product Development teams
  • Work closely with the Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver the highest quality of product deliverables consistently across the portfolio
  • Be a champion of Brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio
  • Work with the Product Strategy team to analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Help drive Quarterly Brand Reviews to review brand performance, collector insights, insert ecosystems, and innovation opportunities for the upcoming year

What you will bring...
  • 4-10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI), AI tools (Claud, Chat GPT, etc.) and comfort learning new internal technology tools.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Proven experience working cross-functionally across different teams, managing senior stakeholders across global organizations, and delivering executive-level presentations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
  • Background in developing innovative physical products; trading card or collectibles experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA a plus.
  • Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture.


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

$135,000-$165,000 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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