Manufacturing Project Manager

Fanatics; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of card production projects from conception to release. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Project Management and focuses on on-time delivery of hundreds of releases annually.

The ideal candidate excels at complex scheduling, stakeholder management, and process improvement to scale operations while maintaining quality and deadlines. Spanish & English skills are a plus in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a portfolio of manufacturing projects from start to finish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Spanish & English proficiency preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in sports trading cards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations Planning to prioritize product processing, scheduling, and file delivery to printers.
• Serve as primary liaison for upstream communications from Product Development, BOM, Pre-Press, and other vendors.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership in weekly executive updates.
• Address urgent production challenges with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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 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 Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a determined Manufacturing Project Manager to manage a portfolio of projects through the production process, delivering programs end-to-end as we turn digital files into large scale releases. The Manufacturing Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager of Project Management who is accountable for on-time delivery of ~300 sports card releases annually. Given the team’s mandate to ensure Fanatics Collectibles can deliver everything from flagship products to small run projects with a goal of 100% On-Time Delivery, the Manufacturing Project Manager will be expected to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for issue resolution, decision making, and progress during production window for owned programs
• Build preliminary production schedules and maintain progress against key milestones
• Facilitate process improvement projects to make Fanatics Collectibles Manufacturing more efficient as we scale
• Build meaningful relationships across the organization from Product, Tech, Manufacturing, Pre-Press, and Engineering leaders and working team members

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent critical thinking & organizational skills, a demonstrated propensity for continual learning, experience with large-scale problem solving and executing end-to-end programs. Candidates with a passion for sports & a team-first mindset will be a strong fit with the Fanatics Collectibles culture.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Operations Planning: Work closely with Operations Planning to prioritize key product processing, such as engineering backlog, scheduling, and file delivery to printers, ensuring efficient production timelines
• Point of Contact (POC): Serve as the primary liaison for upstream communications from Product Development, Bill of Materials (BOM), Pre-Press, Topps Project Management, Auto/Relic Ops, and other relevant vendors
• Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates on product progress to leadership during weekly executive updates
• Addressing Challenges: Proactively address any urgent production issues that arise, collaborating with Brand, Product, Operations Planning, and Production teams to find effective and often creative solutions

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in handling a portfolio of projects from start to finish
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and ensuring quality standards
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to achieve project goals
• Spanish & English proficiency preferred (although Spanish language not necessary)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes in the context of sports trading cards or similar products is a plus