Manufacturing Project Manager

Job Title

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by leading investors, sports and entertainment properties, and world-class operators, we are integrating with Fanatics' global digital sports platformwhich includes 900+ sports relationships and 81+ million reachable fansto reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.

Position Summary

We are seeking a determined Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of production projects, delivering end-to-end programs as we transform digital files into large-scale releases. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Project Management, you will support the on-time delivery of approximately 300 sports card releases annually. Your mandate is to ensure everything from flagship products to small-run projects meets our goal of 100% on-time delivery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for issue resolution, decision-making, and progress tracking during the production window for assigned programs.
• Build preliminary production schedules and maintain progress against key milestones.
• Facilitate process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency at scale.
• Collaborate with Operations Planning to prioritize product processing, manage engineering backlog, scheduling, and file delivery to printers.
• Serve as the liaison for communications from Product Development, BOM, Pre-Press, Topps Project Management, Auto / Relic Operations, and other vendors.
• Provide regular updates on product progress to leadership during weekly executive reviews.
• Proactively address urgent production challenges, partnering with Brand, Product, Operations Planning, and Production teams to develop effective solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Product, Tech, Manufacturing, Pre-Press, and Engineering leaders and project teams.

Minimum Requirements

Skills & Experience