Associate Project Manager

About the Team

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 seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) is responsible for assisting the project management team in scheduling and monitoring the development of Fanatics Collectibles. This position interfaces with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely execution of all deliverables. The APM functionally reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Manager and ensure the adherence to project milestones from all contributors and the delivery of all Topps projects on schedule
• Assist in developing and publishing comprehensive milestone, design, and prepress schedules for approximately 100 projects annually
• Monitor progress and prioritize cross-functional teams of brand managers, editors, design, sales, finance, prepress, and production to ensure products are developed on time and to quality standards
• Support the Project Manager in reporting project status to Senior Management and escalating critical issues for resolution
• Schedule and attend meetings with appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain and update prepress schedules and status documents daily
• Identify missing deliverables and escalate issues for resolution

Skills and Experience Required

• 1+ years of Project Management experience or similar roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field preferred
• Familiarity with Excel
• Hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Team player and ability to maintain a strong leadership presence
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills. Able to provide information thoroughly and accurately
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Confidence chairing meetings with action orientated outcomes
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task, command multiple projects, and effectively determine priorities
• Knowledge of football and its seasonal transfer structure is a plus

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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