Product Strategy Architect – Collectibles & Trading Cards

Fanatics Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. seeks a Product Strategy Manager to define structure and evolution of trading card products across Topps portfolios. You will bridge Strategy and Development, using brand standards, data, and market trends to build the initial product blueprint.

You’ll align cross-functional partners before development and creative execution. The ideal candidate is analytic, data-driven, and adept at translating insights into concrete product recommendations and frameworks.

Qualifications

• 4–10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI); comfortable with AI tools.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across global teams and delivering exec-level presentations.
• Background in developing innovative physical products; trading cards or collectibles preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business/marketing; MBA a plus.
• Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

BI tools

AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

Job description

Fanatics Inc. seeks a Product Strategy Manager to define structure and evolution of trading card products across Topps portfolios. You will bridge Strategy and Development, using brand standards, data, and market trends to build the initial product blueprint.

You’ll align cross-functional partners before development and creative execution. The ideal candidate is analytic, data-driven, and adept at translating insights into concrete product recommendations and frameworks.