Job Description
The Associate Packaging Project Manager (PM) is responsible for scheduling and monitoring the development of packaging for trading card products. This position interfaces with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely execution of all deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Develop, publish, and maintain comprehensive milestones to ensure internal and external teams align in company objectives and priorities.
- Monitor progress and prioritize cross-functional team of brand managers, editors, art directors, and print vendors to ensure upfront materials are provided on time and in full
- Lead weekly meetings with the entire packaging design team to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.
- Facilitate multiple weekly meetings with internal and external teams to discuss upcoming deadlines and highlight any concerns to stay ahead of potential obstacles.
- Prepare meeting agendas and distribute them to relevant stakeholders in advance.
- Liaise with external vendors to communicate project milestones and deadlines effectively.
- Update and maintain multiple tracking methods to ensure all the appropriate teams have full visibility of past, present, and future deadlines.
- Assert ownership and effectively communicate status of project lifecycles and provide resolution when issues arise.
- Document the completion of milestones to track KPIs.
- Attend and participate in cross-functional discussions to align priorities and ensure a unified focus on company goals.
- Proactively engage with stakeholders to gather insights and perspectives that inform prioritization decisions .
Requirements
- Establish and 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.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to multi-task, command multiple projects and effectively determine priorities.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field preferred.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
The salary range for this position is $68,000- $77,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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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 leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.