Associate Project Manager
AI Summary
The Associate Project Manager assists in scheduling and monitoring development projects while ensuring adherence to milestones across cross-functional teams. They are responsible for maintaining project status documents, facilitating stakeholder meetings, and escalating critical issues to senior management.
Candidates must have at least one year of project management experience and strong organizational skills. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is preferred, along with proficiency in Excel and excellent communication abilities.
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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 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.
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About Fanatics
Fanatics is a global digital sports platform that connects fans to licensed merchandise, collectibles, and betting services, enhancing the overall sports experience.