Product Innovation Manager

Fanatics Collectibles•Sunnyvale, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Operations Leader, the Product Innovation Manager will be responsible for developing and supporting a product innovation agenda. Seeking of technologies that would help performance and if possible, cost looking for ways that could increase the consumer experience. They will be working alongside operations and support areas to schedule potential projects and deliver the expected results.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree on design or engineering
3-5 years of experience in pre-press and designing
Experience as project management, application of lean six sigma, Lean or Business Analysis.
Minimum 3-5 years of operations experience.
English language domain, recommendable Spanish if possible
Multifunctional teams’ coordination
Strategic thinking mindset and experience developing project roadmaps
Demonstrates analytical skills
Experience with project management tools
Highly organize with excellent time management abilities
Ability to build strong customer relationships with all levels of an organization and outside of the company.
Ability to lead others, with and without direct authority.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a project or operational team.
Focused on results, skills in project management.
Ability to work under pressure: Planning for delivery according to business requirements
Self-driven to excel and seek out opportunities and build visibility
Detailed oriented with excellent follow up practices

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in Business, Operations, Engineer or Technology.
Preferred certifications: Project management professional (PMP), Scrum master (CSM).

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and creating innovative new products, platforms, & processes aligned to markets and business needs.
Analyzing data to identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes
Managing projects from start to finish including working with other teams within organization to ensure objectives are met
Communication regularly with top executives about status of projects and challenges facing the company.
Analyze data and market trends to generate insights that will inform the innovation process
Schedule and attend Product Innovation meetings between clients and GC production
Research options for materials and equipment needs for individual innovations
Identify and work with outside vendors on technology needs
Identify and work with GC Departments on Technology needs
Manage new technologies through all processes to ensure no failures in process
Document all processes and materials for each innovation
Maintain a library of new technologies and innovations