Software Product Development Manager, Gaming (Manchester)

Thebusinessyear; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Product Development Manager to lead the product lifecycle for online Gaming and Sports content. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a robust technical background, responsible for enhancing user engagement and satisfaction through innovative solutions. As part of a growing product function, you'll collaborate with teams across multiple locations, ensuring that the product roadmap meets business needs while leveraging cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional online experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of web-based and mobile technologies.
• Ability to produce a strong technical product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed requirements for the development team.
• Working closely with product teams to ensure alignment with business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Product Management

Mobile Technologies

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Software Product Development Manager, Gaming (Manchester)

A Software Product Development Manager, who will lead the product development lifecycle for our online Gaming and Sports content sites.

You will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and play a key role in the delivery of product enhancements to the Gaming and Sports content sites. You will be responsible for the production of requirements for product features and enhancements, alongside the prioritisation of the backlog, whilst controlling what is developed and in which order.

Within this role, you will be committed to delivering the best online gambling experience to our customers. As a leader in the industry, we leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

It is an exciting time to be a part of the product function as it grows.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate confidently, effectively and clearly with stakeholders across all levels of the Business.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyse information efficiently and make decisions based on that analysis.
• Managing of multiple tasks concurrently, prioritising as required.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of web-based and mobile technologies, with experience of working with all members of the project life cycle including Analysts, Developers, Testers and Project Managers.
• Ability to produce strong technical aspects of a product roadmap and overall mobile product strategy.
• Demonstrate sound product management skills including analytical, business judgement, communication and product discipline, in addition to being technically aware.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues of all levels up to Directors.

Main Responsibilities

• Producing detailed requirements, outlining the scope of changes to be implemented by the development team.
• Working closely with product teams in Gibraltar and Malta, ensuring the product roadmap across all products and territories is correct and reflects the needs of the Business.
• Carrying out research into competitor gambling sites and products, with a strong focus on mobile and app offering.
• Using our analytics platforms to make educated decisions and using this information to inform product decisions.
• Working closely with internal teams across development and the wider Business to ensure Business priorities are reflected in the requirements provided to development.
• Interacting with and helping to maintain the development backlogs from a range of third party suppliers.
• Prioritising issues within JIRA where appropriate, ensuring product backlogs are regularly reviewed.
• Reporting on progress made across key projects.

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