Manager, Talent Development - Fanatics International

Fanatics

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Fanatics seeks a Manager, Talent Development – International to lead and scale performance management and development programs across its international markets. The role partners with regional HR and business leaders to tailor frameworks for local contexts while maintaining global standards.

You will design instructional content, drive program governance, and oversee the lifecycle from design to measurement, leveraging AI-enabled insights to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

5–8 years of experience in talent development, HR or organizational development, including leading programs or projects

Responsibilities

Partner with the Global Director, Performance Management and Talent Development to align international talent strategies with enterprise standards
Coach managers on performance conversations, calibration, and talent development best practices
Own program timelines, stakeholder communication, and delivery logistics for international talent initiatives from planning through rollout and measurement
Configure, maintain, and report on talent programs within HRIS/talent systems
Track adoption, engagement, and effectiveness of talent programs internationally and report on progress
Ensure consistent execution and alignment with global standards across Fanatics International markets

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

HRIS

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e‑commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in‑venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Manager, Talent Development for Fanatics International will play a critical role in driving performance management and talent development across Fanatics International markets.

Role Overview

The Manager, Talent Development – International leads the execution of Fanatics’ global talent development strategy across all international markets, partnering closely with the Global Director, Performance Management and Talent Development, regional HR teams, and international business leaders. This role builds and maintains programs tailored to the specific needs of each market, driving performance management and talent development initiatives that scale globally while flexing to local context. The Manager, Talent Development – International delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI‑enabled insights.

How Will You Drive Impact

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Partner with the Global Director, Performance Management and Talent Development to align international talent strategies with enterprise‑wide standards and business priorities
Collaborate with regional HR business partners and international business leaders to translate global talent frameworks into market‑ready programs
Coach managers across international markets on performance conversations, calibration, and talent development best practices

People Leadership

Operate independently today with no direct reports, while building the program foundation and governance needed to support a team
As scope grows, build and lead a small team of talent development coordinators/specialists, establishing clear roles, priorities, and development paths
Model BOLD leadership behaviors that set the standard for how talent development work gets done internationally

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

Treat managers and employees across international markets as the "fans" of talent development programs, designing experiences that are clear, consistent, and easy to use
Localize career frameworks, onboarding, mentorship, and career‑pathing programs to reflect cultural, regulatory, and business differences across regions
Partner with regional HR teams to ensure performance management cycles — goal‑setting, mid‑year and annual reviews, and calibration — feel relevant and fair in every market
Gather feedback from international stakeholders to continuously improve program design and delivery

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

Design and develop instructional content and curricula for talent and development programs that are engaging, effective, and adaptable across markets
Identify creative solutions for scaling enterprise‑wide programs — career frameworks, leadership development, succession planning — without losing local relevance
Evaluate HRIS/talent systems configuration and reporting to improve accuracy, usability, and the employee/manager experience
Bring an entrepreneurial, test‑and‑learn mindset to new market rollouts and emerging talent development needs

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

Own program timelines, stakeholder communication, and delivery logistics for international talent initiatives from planning through rollout and measurement
Configure, maintain, and report on talent programs within HRIS/talent systems, ensuring accurate data and a smooth experience for employees and managers
Track adoption, engagement, and effectiveness of talent programs internationally, and report on progress and recommend improvements
Ensure consistent execution and alignment with global standards across all Fanatics International markets, even amid competing regional priorities

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future‑ready organization. This role is expected to:

Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

5‑8 years of experience in talent development, HR, or organizational development, including experience leading programs or projects (not necessarily people)
Demonstrated experience designing instructional/learning content (instructional design background or equivalent)
Strong program management skills, with the ability to independently own a program from design through execution and measurement
Hands‑on experience with HRIS/talent systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday or similar)
International or multi‑market experience preferred; comfort working across regions, cultures, and time zones
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence regional HR teams and international business leaders

WORK LOCATION

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Manchester, UK, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

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 Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically‑integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint‑Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do: