Manager, Product Architecture

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 hard goods; 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 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.

About The Role

• Oversee the initial blueprint of Products across several Topps portfolios
• Conduct Product Architecture meetings – validate the initial Product Build against brand standardization guidelines before handoff to the Product Development teams
• Work closely with the Product Strategy, Creative, and Product Development teams to deliver the highest quality of product deliverables consistently across the portfolio
• Be a champion of Brand standardization and consistency across a broad portfolio
• Work with the Product Strategy team to analyze collector insights, market data, retailer feedback, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Help drive Quarterly Brand Reviews to review brand performance, collector insights, insert ecosystems, and innovation opportunities for the upcoming year

What You Will Bring

• 4-10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Business Analytics, Management Consulting or Strategic Ops
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI), AI tools (Claud, Chat GPT, etc.) and comfort learning new internal technology tools
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven experience working cross-functionally across different teams, managing senior stakeholders across global organizations, and delivering executive-level presentations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners
• Background in developing innovative physical products; trading card or collectibles experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA a plus
• Passion for trading cards, collectibles, and fan culture