Manager, Gift Card Programs & Strategy-Fandango

NBC Sports Next, a division of ‘Versant’, is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  This role will support both our Sports & Entertainment businesses. At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.   Over the past twenty years, Fandango has built a network of direct-to-consumer digital brands, where 50 million+ fans unite to celebrate their love for movies, TV and streaming. We take pride in serving fans throughout their entertainment journey from content discovery to theatrical moviegoing to watching at home. Our portfolio includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home (previously known as Vudu), the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows. Fandango is seeking a proactive, business-minded Manager, Gift Card Programs & Strategy to oversee the relationships, program development, strategic planning, and end-to-end management of gift card initiatives across multiple sales channels for the portfolio of gift card products the team supports (Fandango, Fandango at Home, GolfNow, etc.). This role blends operational ownership, partner engagement, and cross-functional collaboration—including  print production oversight and website management across multiple brands—to support and grow a high-impact business line. Essential duties & Responsibilities: Business & Financial Analysis: Analyze sales trends, promotional performance, and program viability using Excel (pivot tables, charts, etc.). Provide business recommendations to optimize partner programs and drive sales. Coordinate with the Versant/NBC Sports Next & Fandango Finance teams on key needs to ensure budgets and costs are being tracked toward revenue goals. Program Leadership & Management: End-to-end management of gift card programs and seasonal campaigns across all channels—retail, digital, and B2B, including working with the Operations Manager on ensuring all program deliverables are met. Use applications such as Asana, Salesforce, and Jira to drive project timelines, task tracking, and cross-team coordination. Partner & Vendor Relations: Represent the gift card business as the daily business contact for external vendors, retailers, clients, and fulfillment partners. Build strong working relationships, lead program discussions, and resolve issues proactively. Identify and recommend new ways to streamline processes or improve program performance. Ownership & Initiative: Demonstrate complete ownership of assigned projects from ideation through delivery and optimization, including managing the teams responsible for operational / executional support. Proactively suggest process improvements and campaign enhancements. Drive execution independently while keeping stakeholders informed. Print Production Oversight: Lead print production processes for gift cards and in-store displays across retail and partner channels. Coordinate with creative, marketing, and external vendors to ensure timely production and high-quality execution. Manage timelines, specs, approvals, and delivery of printed materials from concept through final distribution. Website & Channel Management: Oversee gift card content, merchandising, and promotions across websites representing multiple Fandango brands. Ensure content accuracy, promotional alignment, and brand consistency across all digital properties and partner platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders—creative, product, finance, legal, and marketing—to align on deliverables and priorities. Translate performance insights and partner feedback into clear business recommendations. Communicate effectively across leadership levels and team functions. Other duties as assigned by leadership.