Senior Manager, Business Operations

Fanatics; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Ops to own priority initiatives across operations. You will analyze opportunities, scope initiatives, and drive end-to-end execution, delivering value.

Ideal in Dallas/Sunnyvale vicinity, with flexibility for a hybrid setup and relocation if needed. You will lead cross-functional programs, present updates to executives, and mentor teams while partnering with manufacturing, finance, and project management to optimize the collectibles

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Strategy, Finance or Biz Ops / Strategy roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar; MBA preferred.
• Strong quantitative modelling & analytical skills with excellent written & verbal communication; strong financial acumen.
• Team-first management mindset with ability to lead and grow teams.
• Superior project management skills with a structured approach across complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple high-impact business initiatives and drive cross-functional execution.
• Set goals, drive programs & analytics, present progress updates, and deliver recommendations to executives.
• Work with BizOps, Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance, Pre-Press, and Operations to size and prioritize initiatives on the roadmap.
• Lend cross-functional support by leading and driving analytical, strategic initiatives.
• Provide Exec-Level analysis & recommendations to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
• Engage with end-consumers and channel partners to expand knowledge within the industry.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

MBA preferred

Job description

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.

Senior Manager, Strategic Ops – Fanatics Collectibles

About the Team

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.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a seasoned leader to own some of the highest priority, highest complexity, and highest visibility initiatives on our organization’s strategic manufacturing & operations roadmap. The Senior Manager will report directly to the Sr Director, Strategic Ops who reports directly to Collectibles’ EVP Operations. Given the team’s end-to-end mandate, this role will be expected to 1) own the evaluation / scoping / strategic analysis of potential operations initiatives as well as 2) to drive end-to-end execution and ultimately ensure value capture. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with world-class strategic & analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, experience leading and growing teams, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.

Within the first 6 months, you will…

• Own multiple high-impact business initiatives simultaneously and work cross-functionally to ensure executional / strategic success
• Set goals, drive large programs & analytics, present progress updates, and deliver recommendations to the executive leadership, VPs, & cross-functional partners
• Work with BizOps, Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance, Pre-Press, and Operations teams to identify, size, and actively prioritize all potential initiatives / opportunities on the roadmap
• Lend cross-functional support by leading / driving highly impactful, analytical, and strategic initiatives across the organization
• Provide Exec-Level analysis & recommendations to support strategic initiatives, offsites, and long-term planning
• Engage with a wide array of end-consumers and channel partners to further Collectibles’ knowledge base and thought leadership within the industry

The Ideal Candidate:

• Dallas / Sunnyvale, TX based (Can also work a mix across our other offices in Coppell/Allen) OR willingness to relocate to Dallas/Sunnyvale if in another market currently
• 5-7 years of experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Strategy, Finance / Accounting, or Biz Ops / Strategy roles
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar. MBA Preferred
• Strong quantitative modelling & analytical skills, excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong financial acumen
• Team-first management mindset, with a passion for solving highly complex problems collaboratively with their direct reportsSuperior project management skills, with ability to apply a structured approach across multiple, highly complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong intellectual horsepower; superior reasoning and analytical skills, proven track record of translating insights into actionable strategies.

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