Sr. Manager, Strategy

At Fanatics, the Strategy team plays a critical role in shaping the company’s journey to become the world’s #1 digital sports platform. Serving as a trusted thought partner to the C-suite, the team provides strategic clarity and insight on Fanatics’ most important priorities. Working in close collaboration with leaders and teams across the enterprise, Strategy helps define the company’s north star, prioritize internal and external opportunities, and drive progress toward long-term strategic goals.  

The team is responsible for generating growth ideas and developing actionable value-creation recommendations. In close partnership with Finance and M&A, Strategy supports the evaluation, execution, and integration of transactions that will transform how fans access and engage with their favorite sports and entertainment brands. This role reports into the VP, Strategy and offers exceptional visibility across the organization and exposure to high-impact strategic, transactional, and operational initiatives. 

• →Lead analyses of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market developments, synthesizing insights and recommendations for senior leadership 

• →Lead strategic initiatives and business development opportunities end to end; working cross functionally across the organization 

• →Own integrated revenue and expense analysis, financial forecasting, and modeling; translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations using ROI and comparative analyses 

• →Build, enhance, and continuously improve valuation models to support executive-level decision-making 

• →Partner with data providers and technology teams to ensure decision-critical data is accurate, automated, and delivered in a timely manner 

• →Manage multiple, competing priorities while providing steady leadership in fast-moving or ambiguous situations 

• →Drive project management across complex strategic initiatives and cross-functional workstreams 

• →Collaborate closely with Finance, M&A, and business leaders to support transaction evaluation, execution, and post-deal integration 

• →Travel occasionally as required