Manager, Product Architecture

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles seeks a Manager of Product Architecture to shape the product vision and roadmap for its trading card portfolio. You will drive brand consistency and coordinate across Strategy, Creative, and Development teams to deliver best-in-class collector experiences.

The role requires strong strategic and analytical abilities with executive presence and experience influencing senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Sr.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI) and comfort with AI tools, plus ability to learn internal tools.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Background in developing innovative physical products; trading cards or collectibles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the initial blueprint of Products across several Topps portfolios.
• Conducting Product Architecture meetings and validating builds against brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver high-quality product deliverables.
• Champion brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio.
• Analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform decisions.
• Lead Quarterly Brand Reviews to assess performance and opportunities.

Skills

Product Development

Product Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/related field

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI tools

AI tools (Claud, ChatGPT)

Job description

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 hard goods; 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 Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company 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 Role

We are seeking a Manager of Product Architecture to help shape the product vision and roadmap across Fanatics Collectibles’ trading card portfolio. This role is at the intersection of Strategy and Product Development and is part of a high-performing team – driving brand consistency, product optimization, and cross-functional alignment to deliver best-in-class trading card products and collector experiences. This is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented, analytical operator who knows how to use data-driven insights to lay the groundwork to build the best products across the Topps portfolio.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic and analytical capabilities with executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels. They bring deep knowledge of trading cards, consumer products, and collector engagement, paired with a passion for building the best-in-class products and experiences. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Architecture, within the Strategy team.

What you will be doing…

• Overseeing the initial blueprint of Products across several Topps portfolios
• Conducting Product Architecture meetings – validating the initial Product Build against brand standardization guidelines before handoff to the Product Development teams
• Work closely with the Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver the highest quality of product deliverables consistently across the portfolio
• Be a champion of Brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio
• Work with the Product Strategy team to analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Help drive Quarterly Brand Reviews to review brand performance, collector insights, insert ecosystems, and innovation opportunities for the upcoming year

What you will bring…

• 4-10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI), AI tools (Claud, Chat GPT, etc.) and comfort learning new internal technology tools.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven experience working cross-functionally across different teams, managing senior stakeholders across global organizations, and delivering executive-level presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Background in developing innovative physical products; trading card or collectibles experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA a plus.
• Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City 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. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$135,000 — $165,000 USD