Senior Director, Manufacturing Technology Strategy

The posting, as Fanatics Collectibles wrote it

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.

About the Company

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.

Mission

Serve as a subject matter expert in manufacturing scale, automation, robotics, and operational systems while helping leaders define the capabilities, operating models, decision-making operating structures, and strategic priorities required to support future card production growth.

The role partners across Operations, Finance, Product, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Manufacturing Technology to identify capability gaps, guide strategic initiatives, develop scalable operating models, and provide expert review and feedback on major investments and improvement efforts.

Rather than owning day-to-day execution, this position helps ensure the organization is making sound decisions, building the right capabilities, and developing the foundation required for long-term growth and card production.

Why This Role Is Important

As we continue to grow, the complexity of manufacturing operations, automation investments, capacity expansion, technology deployment, and cross-functional coordination continues to increase.

Today, many strategic initiatives are owned by leaders whose primary responsibility is operating the business on a day-to-day basis. While these leaders possess deep expertise within their respective functions, limite
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tronger business cases, planning approaches, and implementation strategies.

• Act as a force multiplier by sharing expertise and helping others succeed.
• Provide regular feedback through established business review cadences.

Success Looks Like

Within 6 months

• Future-state operating model defined.
• Key capability gaps identified.
• Strategic roadmap and glidepath established.

Within 12 months

• Standardization and decision-making mechanisms operating effectively.
• Foundational capability-building initiatives underway.
• Teams are using common frameworks and planning approaches.
• Leadership has improved visibility into priorities, ownership, execution readiness, and impact.

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The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range
$220,000 — $275,000 USD

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