Manufacturing Project Manager at Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC
Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC · Sunnyvale, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Sunnyvale
About the Team
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 platform—which includes 900+ sports relationships and 81+ million reachable fans—to 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of project management experience or in a related role, preferably within manufacturing or sports trading card production.
- Proven track record managing multiple projects from initiation to delivery.
- Strong critical thinking and organizational skills, with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- On-site presence in Dallas or Sunnyvale, TX (5 days/week).
Skills & Experience:
- Proactive self-starter with a team-first mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks.
- Spanish and English proficiency preferred.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
