Sr Mgr Talent Management and Development

Fanatics • Full-time • Atlanta, GA, US • 3d ago

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

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

Where You’ll Work And What’s Required

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for partner meetings, events, and other related activities.

What’s In It For You

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

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.

About The Team

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).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do: