Senior Product Manager - Opta Search

Stats Perform; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stats Perform, a leader in sports tech, is seeking a Senior Product Manager with extensive football knowledge and product management experience. The role involves driving the evolution of Opta Search, focusing on strategic product development, customer-centric enhancements, and performance monitoring. Join a diverse team committed to innovation in sports data and media.

Benefits

Premium medical care

25 Days of vacation

Mental health days

Flexible work options

Career and professional growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in product management.
• 2+ years of experience leading Product Managers.
• Strong knowledge of football and sports metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for Opta Search.
• Craft detailed product requirements and collaborate across teams.
• Gather feedback to refine product offerings and advocate for customer needs.

Skills

Product Management

Data Presentation

Football Knowledge

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Job description

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Job Description

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.

Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favourite sports teams and competitions.

We are seeking a passionate Senior Product Manager with a deep understanding of football and experience in the sports media industry to drive the next evolution of Opta Search. This tool leverages Opta's extensive sports database and AI capabilities to simplify in-depth statistical research, enabling users to uncover trends and patterns that elevate sports storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy: Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for Opta Search, aligning it with user needs and business goals.
• Product Delivery: Craft detailed product requirements and collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure timely, high-quality product development and launches.
• Customer-Centric Development: Gather and incorporate feedback from users, clients, and internal stakeholders to refine and enhance product offerings. Serve as the advocate for customer needs within the organization.
• Manage and mentor a small team of Product Managers dedicated to delivering innovative, AI-driven media experiences at scale.
• Sales Enablement: Partner with global sales teams to support revenue goals by providing clear, compelling narratives and resources that showcase product value.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track KPIs to measure product success, identify improvement opportunities, and align outcomes with business goals.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies to inform and enhance product strategy.

Required qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in product management, preferably with experience in data presentation and research products.
• 2+ years of experience leading and managing a group of high-performing Product Managers.
• Strong knowledge of football and familiarity with key metrics that drive editorial insight and fan engagement in the sport.
• Proficiency in managing the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, evaluation, and iteration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage external clients and partners.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to product strategy.

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of sports data and data feeds with an understanding of its application in the media sector.

We offer:

• Premium medical care - Fully covered top-tier private healthcare.
• 25 Days of vacation - Plus extra days based on your length of service.
• Mental health days - Company-wide days off to rest and recharge.
• Flexible work options - Hybrid work mode (role-dependent).
• Career and professional growth - Learning programs & access to Udemy, O'Reilly, and more.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.