Sr Engineering Manager , Technology

Overview

Fanatics Commerce Technology focusses on end to end digital sports platform, that spans across our eCommerce, retail (in-venue) and brands/wholesale divisions globally. We crafting a world where every aspect of a sports fan's passion is catered to. The Sr. Engineering Manager role within the Fanatics Brands Tech team is critical to driving this experience for the fan. Here, you'll lead a talented team of Software Engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology solutions that power our wholesale and brands order capture and management platform. This role focusses on impeccable execution of software development that propels our business goals while growing our broader Fanatics ecosystem. With direct responsibility for project prioritization, software quality, system maintenance, and the professional growth of your engineers, your leadership will have impact across multiple teams. You'll foster a culture of innovation, encouraging your team to contribute to cross-team technical discussions, supporting their ideas, and empowering them to make decisions. Your goal is to develop a team capable of delivering technology solutions that enhance the fan experience, maintaining the high standards of software and system quality that Fanatics is known for.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team that is focused on exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies, encouraging a culture of experimentation and bold innovation to provide an awesome fan experience.
• Work closely with Product Management, Business leads and other engineering leads to craft cohesive, user-centric solutions that align with Fanatics' strategic goals, exerting influence across the organization.
• Utilize metrics and data to guide decision-making processes, ensuring that initiatives are aligned organizational objectives.
• Champion a metrics-driven approach within your team. • Dedicate yourself to the career progression of your team members, offering mentorship, identifying opportunities for growth, and fostering future leaders.
• Oversee the development of scalable, reliable systems. Emphasize continuous improvement and technical debt reduction to enhance system performance and user experience.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, fostering partnerships able to influence product strategy and technical decisions at an organizational level.
• Masterfully communicate complex technical and business updates, making data-supported presentations to stakeholders and executives, enhancing transparency and alignment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and engineering practices, advocating for and implementing best practices that drive team and organizational success.
• Be willing to travel occasionally for special events and for essential offsite meetings and team collaboration sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership, with a keen ability to mentor, develop talent, and drive technical excellence.
• A solid foundation in software development, with 10+ years in GoLang, Java, React and/or similar technologies in an eCommerce or supply chain domain, and 5+ years in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions (AWS) that solve complex business cases.
• Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
• Demonstrated capability in leading complex, scalable solution development, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Positive and flexible attitude to work in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to embrace new initiatives.
• Highly outcome-oriented and data-driven
• Excellent influencing and problem-resolution skills
• A proven track record is developing successful applications that are both internal and external facing.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters Degree in Computer Science or similar
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• A passion for sports and the excitement surrounding pleasing fans.
• Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in a start-up environment, valuing collaboration and rapid innovation.
• Passionate about working in a highly collaborative team environment
• Experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud / Apex / ATP supporting SCM is a plus
• Experience in B2B Commerce packages like Salesforce, Elastic, Shopify is a plus

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).