Senior Manager, Business Operations

Fanatics Inc.; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a seasoned Senior Manager to own priority strategic operations initiatives across manufacturing and operations. You will report to the Sr Director, Strategic Ops and drive end-to-end execution to ensure value capture.

The role requires 5-7 years in strategy/management consulting or related fields, a Bachelor’s (MBA preferred), strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across Dallas or Sunnyvale, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar; MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in management consulting, manufacturing, strategy, finance, or Biz Ops.
• Strong quantitative modelling and analytical skills with financial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team-first mindset.
• Experience leading and growing teams across cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple high-impact initiatives and drive cross-functional execution.
• Set goals, run analytics programs, present updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with BizOps, Manufacturing, Project Management, Finance, Pre-Press, and Operations to size and prioritize initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects with a structured, programmatic approach.
• Provide exec-level analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives.
• Engage with consumers and channel partners to deepen market knowledge.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar

MBA preferred

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.

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 (or willingness to relocate)
• 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 reports
• Superior 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.