Associate Project Manager - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An international sports merchandise company is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Milton Keynes. The APM will support the project management team, assist in scheduling, monitor project timelines, and oversee the sales order process. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in managing cross-functional teams. This full-time role requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and monitoring the development of Topps collectables.
• Ensure project milestones are met and products developed on time.
• Support project reporting to Senior Management.
• Oversee the sales order process for timely deliveries.

Skills

Leadership presence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

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Job Description

The Associate Project Manager (APM) is responsible for assisting the project management team in scheduling and monitoring the development of Topps collectables. This position interfaces with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely execution of all deliverables. The APM reports to the Project Manager.

This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Manager and ensure the adherence to project milestones from all contributors and the delivery of all Topps projects on schedule
• Assist in developing and publishing comprehensive milestone, design and prepress schedules for approximately 100 projects annually.
• Monitor progress and prioritize cross-functional teams of brand managers, editors, design, sales, finance, prepress and production to ensure products are developed on time and to quality standards.
• Support the Project Manager in reporting project status to Senior Management and escalating critical issues for resolution.
• Schedule and attend preproduction meetings with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee sales order process to support the delivery of orders on schedule and with all supporting information.
• Maintain and update prepress schedules and status documents.
• Identify missing deliverables and escalate issues for resolution.
• Line manager for Sales Order Coordinator

Skills & Abilities

• Establish and maintain a strong leadership presence.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills. Able to provide information thoroughly and accurately.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, command multiple projects and effectively determine priorities.
• Proficient in Excel.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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