Sr. Manager of Manufacturing Systems

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Manufacturing Systems to lead the development, implementation, and optimization of key production systems across our manufacturing operations. This role will drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and enablement of systems & platforms including (but not limited to) PowerBI, PowerPlatforms, Infor Visual, Azure, and Oracle Fusion to enhance efficiency, reporting, and decision-making across our Manufacturing, Scheduling, Quality, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Finance functions.

As the Senior Manager, you will act as both a Product Manager and Project Manager, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. You will oversee two dedicated teams (pods):

• Business Intelligence (BI), Reporting & Analytics – Focused on delivering actionable insights and performance metrics.
• Systems Development – Responsible for software engineering and system integrations to drive automation and scalability.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, independent, organized, and brings deep knowledge of MES, MRP, and ERP systems. Candidates with a passion for sports and entertainment and excitement for high-visibility, high-impact digital transformation work will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit.

In this role, you will…

• Own the end-to-end development, deployment, and support of manufacturing systems to enable production efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, scheduling, quality, supply chain, and finance to define system requirements, workflows, and enhancements.
• Oversee the Business Intelligence (BI) and Reporting pod, ensuring accurate, real-time data visualization and analytics through Power BI and other tools.
• Manage the Systems Development pod, driving integration efforts across Visual, Oracle, Azure, and NCF to improve automation and scalability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for system administration, governance, and user support, ensuring high adoption and system performance.
• Partner with IT and engineering teams to design and implement custom configurations, automations, and integrations.
• Establish best practices, standardization, and governance for system use, training, and data management.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and proactively address system issues, enhancements, and user feedback.
• Stay ahead of technology advancements and system updates, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.

The ideal candidate:

• 7+ years of experience managing business applications, enterprise systems, or manufacturing technology.
• Strong expertise in Visual, Azure, Oracle, NCF, Power BI, and Power Platforms.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex system implementations.
• Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or production environments.
• Strong background in data analytics, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to train and support end-users.
• Experience leading software development or system integration projects.
• Strong project management and product management skills.
• Must be based locally in Sunnyvale, TX.

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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.