Product Architecture Manager
Fanatics
Product Architecture Manager
Fanatics
China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer
About the Role
We are seeking a Product Strategy Manager to help define the structure and evolution of trading card products across the Topps portfolio. Sitting at the intersection of Strategy and Product Development, this role uses brand standards, product-performance data, collector insights, retailer feedback, and market trends to build the initial blueprint for products across multiple brands and sports. The Product Strategy Manager will help determine how core product elements fit together, establish consistency and complexity guardrails, and lead cross-functional alignment before products move into detailed development and creative execution.
The ideal candidate is a structured, highly analytical operator who can translate data and strategy into clear product recommendations and detailed frameworks. They bring experience in product management or development, business analytics, management consulting, strategic operations, or a related field, along with strong executive communication and the ability to influence across teams. Familiarity with physical consumer products, trading cards, collectibles, or other fandom-driven categories is strongly preferred, as is the judgment to distinguish personal preferences from evidence about what collectors and the market value.
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NYC Salary Range 135000 - 165000 USD
Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.
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