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.

Job Description

- The Sr. Talent & Development Manager is a critical driver of Talent and Development agenda across Fanatics Commerce and a critical enabler of business growth and transformation.

- This role will be responsible for executing a variety of strategic talent and development initiatives in select geography/function/business vertical, in strong partnership with business and HR leaders.

- A successful candidate will have a strong record of designing and implementing programs in performance management, succession planning, talent segmentation, identification and assessment of high potential talent, organizational design, culture and engagement, learning, leadership development and capability building.

- This leader must excel in a matrixed environment, balancing strategy with effective execution and operational excellence.

How You Will Make An Impact

- Be the expert Maintain a deep understanding of the science behind Talent Management and Learning and Development, bring the latest know-how and external best practices, keep abreast of the latest research and innovation.

- Own the execution Effectively deploy all Talent Management and Learning and Development initiatives in a select geography/function/business vertical in line with the strategic talent agenda for the Company and in a manner that makes it consistent, simple, and fast for the business and our people.

- Use the data Understand various data points, market intelligence, research and generate insights to enable informed talent decisions and drive business performance and growth

- Be the collaborator Build bridges, not towers. Partner effectively with a variety of stakeholders in business and HR, add value, drive impact and positive change with innovative ideas, scalable initiatives and tangible results and actions.

- Drive Change Innovate and disrupt to create stronger impact, understand change, its drivers, risks and enablers.

- Know the business Learn your business to support effective application of global strategies in local, nuanced context.

What You Bring To The Team

- Substantial experience in building and implementing a variety of talent management, leadership and learning and development initiatives.

- A proven track record of high performance against ambitious targets and complex operational deliverables.

- Thriving under pressure and ability to move fast

- Strong partnership, collaboration, and influencing skills

- Deep SME expertise and understanding of T&D and L&D space

- Agile learner and growth mindset

- Data and analytics capability

- Leadership and inspiration

- Can-do attitude and positive mindset