Sr. Manager, Materials & Manufacturing Testing

About the Company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology, reimagining the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise testing methodology for physical products, including materials, substrates, and coatings
• Manage and prioritize the innovation testing portfolio, balancing near-term experiments with long-term strategic initiatives
• Serve as the central escalation point for testing-related decisions and progress tracking
• Act as the operational liaison between Innovation, Product Development, Operations, and Manufacturing
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance testing efficiency and data quality
• Develop and govern testing protocols grounded in the scientific method
• Evaluate new materials and technologies for durability, compliance, and manufacturability
• Drive data collection and analysis to inform product strategy and supplier selection

Requirements

• 3+ years leading teams or cross-functional workstreams
• 5-7 years of experience in Innovation, Project Management, Manufacturing, R&D, or related technical fields
• Strong scientific-method orientation with experience developing structured testing protocols
• Experience with printing, finishing, or embellishment processes
• Familiarity with substrates, materials, and industry testing methodologies
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proven success managing complex projects from initiation through scale-up
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, BI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies
• Spanish proficiency