Associate Project Manager - eCommerce

Summary:  Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) to join its project management organization. This critical role is the backbone of Fanatics Collectibles and are responsible for ensuring that 200-300 new products are delivered to the market annually on-time and in accordance with our high standards.

We are looking for strong project managers 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 Senior Ecommerce Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Product ownership: Be responsible for the product development process for a complex portfolio that encompasses over 75 programs annually. Assist in driving process optimization, streamlining workflows, and implementing operational improvements.
• 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: Assist in developing, aligning, and distributing a comprehensive timeline of milestones across the complete lifecycle of each product internally and with external partners.
• Performance management: Track and provide visibility into 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: Flag and escalate any issues to Project Managers as and when needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• 1-3+ years experience in working in or managing a cross-functional team across a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Project Management software
  • PMP Certification a plus

 

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

 

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Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering 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