Manufacturing Project Manager

About the Company: 

Fanatics Collectibles is working at the intersection of collectibles and technology.  We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties, and operators in the world.  Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and 81+ million reachable fans – to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.

About the team:
The Manufacturing Project Management team oversees the seamless end-to-end delivery of sports trading card products. Our mission is to ensure timely manufacturing delivery by managing critical milestones and communication channels effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Point of Contact (POC): Serve as the primary liaison for upstream communications from Product Development, Bill of Materials (BOM), Pre-Press, Topps Project Management, Auto/Relic Ops, and other relevant vendors.
• Collaboration with Operations Planning: Work closely with Operations Planning to prioritize key product processing, such as engineering backlog, scheduling, and file delivery to printers, ensuring efficient production timelines.
• Bridge between Planning and Production: Act as a vital link between Operations Planning and Production, facilitating smooth transitions and maintaining alignment.
• Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates on product progress to leadership during weekly DA calls. Manage the GC weekly call with the Topps PM team, fostering clear communication and strategic alignment.
• Addressing Challenges: Proactively address any urgent production issues or "fire drills" that arise, collaborating with both Operations Planning and Production teams to find effective solutions.
• Financial Oversight: Communicate job progress to the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing for progressive billing, and maintaining financial transparency throughout the production process.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in handling 100+ projects annually from start to finish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and ensuring quality standards.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in the context of sports trading cards or similar products is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to achieve project goals.

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.