Product Manager

Betfred; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Product Manager to drive product strategy, enhance user experience, and ensure timely product launches. This role involves working closely with senior stakeholders and managing product backlogs. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in software delivery and the gambling industry, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the gaming sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£45K - £60K)

Discretionary bonus schemes

Increased annual leave with service

24/7 online GP access

Employee wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Long Service Recognition

Pay day savings scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in software delivery as a Product Owner/Manager.
• Experience in the gambling industry or other relevant sectors.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage team responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish product strategy.
• Maintain the product roadmap and prioritize features.
• Drive measurable product features by setting KPIs.

Skills

Software delivery experience

Gambling industry experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Job description

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About Us

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.

We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.

Job Purpose

Betfred Product Managers play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision, development, and execution of products to deliver exceptional user experiences and achieve business objectives. This role is responsible for identifying market opportunities, defining and managing product backlogs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient product launches. By leveraging industry knowledge, customer insights, and analytics, Product Managers ensure that our offerings are competitive, innovative, and aligned with regulatory and market trends. The ultimate goal is to enhance customer satisfaction, maximize revenue, and position Betfred as a market leading operator of choice.

Job Duties

• You will work with senior stakeholders and commercial Product Managers to understand the business objectives and to establish the product strategy while contributing your own ideas.
• You will maintain the product roadmap through feature prioritisation and business case creation.
• You will fulfil the role of Product Owner in relevant engineering teams according to your area/s of responsibility.
• You will play a key role connecting the business with technology to bring them closer together and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• You will drive measurability in product features by setting KPIs and aligning to the business objectives.
• You will define requirements and ideal solutions.
• You will ensure that the product is always the best it can be by reviewing competitors and insisting on the highest quality output from your team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• You will have considerable previous experience in software delivery as a Product Owner/Manager.
• You will have considerable previous experience in the gambling industry or other relevant experience.
• You will have provable experience of leading by example.
• Be able to work autonomously and manage the work of others.
• Be able to support Product Owners in writing user stories and prioritising backlogs.
• Be able to design solutions at a high level and make decisions about the best way to solve a problem.
• Have a solid understanding of digital technology and the software development lifecycle in an agile, CI environment.
• Be analytical in your approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational & time management skills.

What's in it for you?

We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role you're recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes:

• A competitive rate of pay and pension contribution (£45K - £60K)
• Generous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitions
• An annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Access to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family.
• Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Long Service Recognition
• Access to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.

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