IT Operations Lead
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.
Location: Tigard/Tualatin, OR (on-site)
Reports To: IT Operations Leadership
Employee Class: Regular, Full-Time
About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
Position Summary
The Senior IT Operations Lead serves as the site IT lead for Fanatics Collectibles' Tigard/Tualatin, OR footprint, supporting a 200-person operations environment and helping stand up IT infrastructure for a new 144,000 square foot facility in Tualatin. This is a hands-on, collaborative role: the person in this seat spends time on the floor, on the tools, and in the buildout, working closely with network and infrastructure engineering teams, vendors, and site operations leadership. Strong operational IT experience and the ability to work independently while partnering across teams are key to success.
Key Responsibilities
Facility Buildout
Serve as the on-site IT lead for the build-out of the new 144,000 sq ft Tualatin facility, from infrastructure design input through go-live, in close partnership with network and infrastructure engineering teams
Coordinate network, cabling, wireless, and endpoint infrastructure installation with contractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams
Help drive IT readiness milestones against the facility's overall construction and move-in timeline
Flag and help resolve infrastructure gaps or delays before they affect occupancy or operations start dates
Day-to-Day Site Operations
Act as the primary IT point of contact for a 200-person operation across Tigard and Tualatin sites
Support a 24/7 operational facility, helping coordinate coverage and partnering with vendors and internal teams on after-hours and off-shift issues
Provide hands-on desktop, network, and systems support, troubleshooting issues directly and partnering with other teams as needed
Help maintain uptime and performance of local network, server, and endpoint infrastructure
Manage local IT asset inventory, procurement coordination, and lifecycle replacement
Support site-level compliance with security, access control, and IT policy standards
Operational Leadership
Build and maintain relationships with site operations leadership to align IT support with business needs
Serve as the on-the-ground IT stakeholder for change management, coordinating planned changes with site operations, internal Infrastructure and Networking teams, and vendor teams to minimize disruption
Help establish and continuously improve local IT support processes, documentation, and escalation paths
Provide input to broader IT Operations leadership on site-specific staffing, tooling, and infrastructure needs
Manage vendor and contractor relationships specific to the site
Required Qualifications
7+ years of progressive IT operations experience, including hands-on infrastructure and end-user support work
Experience supporting a facility build-out or major site infrastructure deployment, ideally in partnership with network/infrastructure engineering teams
Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking, systems administration, and endpoint management
Experience supporting a mid-to-large scale (150+ person) operational site, ideally in a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while collaborating effectively across teams, and to prioritize competing demands in a fast-moving environment
Strong vendor and contractor management skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues for non-technical operations stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a site IT lead or IT manager for a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing facility
Experience supporting a 24/7 operational environment
Experience with change management processes in an operational or facility setting
Experience with physical security systems, badge access, and facility-integrated IT infrastructure
Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, or comparable ITSM tooling
Physical/On-Site Requirements
This role is on-site in Tigard/Tualatin, OR; remote or hybrid work is not available for this position
Regular presence on the operations floor and at the active construction site is required
Some flexibility in hours may be required to support facility milestones, 24/7 operational coverage, and change management windows
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