BettingJobs is working with a successful iGaming operator looking to further expand their team with a Sportsbook Product Owner.
The successful candidate will be spearheading innovation initiatives across the Sports vertical working very closely with Commercial stakeholders and managing a high-performing team of developers.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, own and manage the Sportsbook roadmap, working hand-in-glove with the Head of Sportsbook and other Commercial stakeholders.
• Manage the Sportsbook backlog with the development team and ensure development teams get the necessary product support to deliver on timelines.
• Deliver innovation across all key Customer journeys for Sports with a strong focus on Innovation and User Experience of the Sportsbook journeys.
• Be responsible for the initial launch of the Sportsbook into existing/new markets, and the integration of a third-party Sportsbook offering, following a strategic roadmap managed by the Head of Sportsbook.
• Lead a high-performing Development team to deliver business value in your area and work on improving processes together with team to maximize throughput.
• Identify and resolve impediments to collaboration and delivery across the teams.
• Champion the customer experience for the sportsbook product and develop yourself as a sports authority within the business.
• Conduct regular competitor analysis and identify Product Market Gaps.
• Translate the Product Market Gaps into a prioritized product roadmap.
• Coordinate with Product Owners in other areas to ensure a smooth delivery of large-scale company initiatives.
Requirements:
• In-depth knowledge of Sportsbook and Betting with specific focus on the Customer Experience and user journeys, and direct experience in Sportsbook.
• Strong product development background.
• Previous working experience as a Product Owner for at least 3 years.
• In-depth knowledge of the Online gambling industry and regulatory landscape of European, LatAm and North American markets and industry trends.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to empathize with customer motivations and desires.
• Solid Experience working in Agile methodology for product development.
• Previous experience of managing third-party sportsbook integrations would be considered as asset.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Creative and Strategic thinker with a positive attitude.
• Able to work in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate around technical constraints and find feasible solutions to emerging sportsbook integration challenges.
