Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.JOB SUMMARY:We are fast paced dynamic environment which is full of change and this position is a catalyst for change. This role will bring creativity, experience, and passion for learning to meet the needs of the business through a blended learning platform. The focus will be on corporate and manufacturing learning and development programs for the Fanatics Operations team. There will be a close partnership with the broader Learning and Development team on core initiatives. The Manager of Learning and Development will lead teams to build, coordinate and deliver function-specific training programs while working to continuously improve existing training materials. This role will support manufacturing and fulfillment locations as well as a hybrid model with both fulfillment and manufacturing in the same location.The Manager, of Learning & Development, must be able to lead others and deal with ambiguity and competing priorities.GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Learning and Development•Create, organize, adapt, translate, and execute Learning and Development strategy in partnership with the Operations Team•Partner with Global Learning and Development team to drive consistency in learning opportunities•Support the development of a learning strategy in operations to include a blended approach that elevates performance and productivity•Stay up to date on emerging trends within the Learning and Development space to ensure that appropriate learning platforms are deployed•Execute employee surveys and partner with leaders to understand results and implement action plans•Manage learning management system and track usage•Partner with business leaders and HR Business Partners to assess needs, develop recommendations, and manage projects to improve the performance of leaders and teams •Direct and manage complex learning projects while identifying process improvement ideas to ensure efficiency and accountability of the team•Ability to translate strategic goals into appropriate development programs while using instructional design expertise, including data analysis, adult learning, curriculum development, and blended learning strategies•Expertise in performance consulting, including the ability to clearly define desired business outcomes and identify when training is the right solution•Identify and set appropriate metrics to measure learning effectiveness, apply and measure results •Evaluate data to effectively measure ROI and identify insights for continuous improvement in relation to business goals •Use key metrics and data to communicate and deliver insights to business leaders•Support a hybrid E-comm building with both fulfillment and manufacturing departments•Drive operational improvements through learning opportunities to increase productivity and first-pass yield•Lead with excellence and foster high-performing teams in virtual environments; develop people through advocacy, coaching, mentoring, and training•Development that emphasizes not just learning, but also self-awareness, growth mindset, and connections to people and fans•Conducts train-the-trainer courses of training material to ensure that all material is understood and delivered in an appropriate manner•Support and drive Diversity and Inclusion efforts of the organization as part of the Human Resources Team•Participates in content reviews with major stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and validity of all training deliverablesEvolve and expand the curriculum, leveraging best practices and future-focused innovations to support Operational goals and deliver for our Fans. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:•Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in leading and managing people in an Operations environment across multiple locations, talent development strategy that incorporates adult learning, and project management•Demonstrate advancement in scope and impact on business operations, tangible results, and continuous learning KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:•Ability to present and facilitate sessions effectively managing group dynamics while encouraging creativity, innovation, and ownership of learning•Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and influence skills with clients and colleagues•Demonstrates strong business acumen and a track record of success in partnering with business leaders•Ability to manage competing priorities and balance multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and respond quickly to feedback through iterative design•Self-starter with energy and accountability; the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment•Ability to work in and manage ambiguity•Ability to focus on critical issues to balance and respond to competing priorities•Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception through implementation while bringing stakeholders alongWORKING CONDITIONS:•This job requires candidates to work and facilitate in a warehouse environment•Flexible availability and open to travel domestically PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: •Must be able to stand 6 to 8 hours per day•May be expected to walk 5 to 10 miles per day•Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careersFanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.