Head of Data & AI Strategy

In this job, you will:

- work with FBGs strategic partners to capture opportunities in data & AI

- lead our R&D investment strategy

- collaborate with other Fanatics business to define FBG's data & AI strategy

- advise senior leadership on opportunities in data & AI, connecting to their domains with actionable plans 

- influence FBGs data & product roadmaps, integrating advanced modeling & AI into experiences where appropriate

- keep abreast of relevant advances in sports AI, connecting back to Fanatics strategy

 

The right person for this role:

- is comfortable working with urgency now while simultaneously focusing on the long-term view

- enjoys making a wide variety of connections, building relationships, and influencing without authority

- draws inspiration from global AI progress and distills it into strategy

- has hands on experience with analytics & advanced modeling, leadership in b2c customer products, and track record of delivering on big ideas 

- has demonstrated ability to influence senior company leadership & build new bridges

 

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.  
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.