Senior Product Manager, NCF
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Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Job Description
At Fanatics Collectibles, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the design and build of a suite of internal enterprise software products that will become the backbone enabler of how we create trading cards as we continue to scale.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in design thinking and managing complex operational workflows. This role requires a leader who can collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior executives to build and manage a suite of digital products supporting various business domains throughout the card production lifecycle, including but not limited to pre-press, editorial, autograph and relic ops, and manufacturing ops.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
In NYC, the salary range for this position is $160,000-$200,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $144,000-$180,000. The listed salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC 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.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
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 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.
At Fanatics Collectibles, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the design and build of a suite of internal enterprise software products that will become the backbone enabler of how we create trading cards as we continue to scale.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in design thinking and managing complex operational workflows. This role requires a leader who can collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior executives to build and manage a suite of digital products supporting various business domains throughout the card production lifecycle, including but not limited to pre-press, editorial, autograph and relic ops, and manufacturing ops.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the product strategy and roadmap for enterprise workflows products, ensuring alignment across C-suite and with company goals.
- Lead the ideation, strategy, development, and enhancement of products, focusing on user experience, operational efficiency, and scalability.
- Utilize design thinking methodologies to deeply understand user needs, prototype solutions, and iteratively improve products.
- Develop a suite of products that support function across the entire business ranging across prepress, editorial, logistics, & manufacturing.
- Manage complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships, balancing business requirements with technical feasibility.
- Drive and measure product adoption and change management with end users.
- Employ agile methodologies to prioritize features, manage sprints, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Drive excellence in all agile activities including backlog maintenance and leading sprint ceremonies
- Maintain command of your pod end to end with a strong sense of ownership across all deliverables
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years in product management, with a strong emphasis on enterprise software/SaaS products, design thinking, and operationally complex workflows and project management tools.
- Experience managing mid-sized cross-functional teams of at least 10+ members (across engineering, design, product ops)
- Highly analytical and uses data to drive and inform all decision-making and product improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to harmonize stakeholder needs, achieve consensus, and drive product vision through excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adept at bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations, and delivering user-centric product features.
- Extensive experience with project management tools, software development methodologies, and managing complex enterprise workflows.
- Strong sense for user experience; knack for simplifying complex workflows into intuitive interfaces and experiences.
- Intellectual curiosity with the tenacity to probe deeply into problems, ask challenging questions, and convert business requirements into data-driven solutions.
- Strong leadership abilities, capable of setting standards, fostering a positive culture, and motivating cross-functional teams.
- Direct experience in generating visual assets using Figma and related design tools a plus.
- Passion for trading cards and the collectibles industry is a plus.
- Deep logistics, manufacturing and operational workflow experiences are a plus.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business, or a related discipline.
In NYC, the salary range for this position is $160,000-$200,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $144,000-$180,000. The listed salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC 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.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
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 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.