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 youre 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.