Product Director, Data Platform

FanDuel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

FanDuel is seeking a Product Director for its Data Analytics team to lead the strategy and execution of their data platform. This role involves collaborating with various departments, defining product roadmaps, and utilizing cutting-edge data technologies to enhance business outcomes. Come join a dynamic team committed to innovation and growth within the sports-tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible vacation allowance

Professional development resources

Competitive compensation

Generous insurance policies

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in Product Management, ideally in data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data management concepts and technologies.
• Experience in leading agile teams and driving results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute data platform vision.
• Maintain and prioritize product roadmap based on company strategies.
• Define KPIs to measure and improve data platform success.

Skills

Product Management

Data Technologies

SQL

Python

Agile methodologies

Data Governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

There are more ways to win, here at FanDuel. We’re willing to bet on it.

At FanDuel Group, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports, and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creative professionals to cutting-edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best-in-class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland.

Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.

THE POSITION:
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

We are looking for a Product Director to join our Data Products team within the Data Analytics department.

As a Data Platform Product Director, you will play a critical role in defining and executing the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our data platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Data Science, Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders, to deliver a robust and scalable data platform that meets the needs of our organization. You will be responsible for understanding market trends, identifying customer requirements, and translating them into data platform features and enhancements. This position requires strong technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.

THE GAME PLAN:
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Collaborate with teams from all around the business to understand data challenges and opportunities
• Take product ownership of data platform that deliver key insights into our business, drive future business decisions, and distribute data to key services around FanDuel.
• Create and maintain the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic priorities and product vision.
• Lead and document requirements, in the form of user stories & acceptance criteria, prioritizing the product backlog to streamline the execution of program priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to data platforms and make recommendations for adoption or integration.
• Define and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the data platform and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct product demonstrations, trainings, and presentations to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert on data platforms, providing guidance and support to internal teams and customers.
• Play a key role in self-organizing agile delivery teams.
• Play a key role within the PO/PM and Data communities here at FanDuel, sharing your industry best practice and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and cross-skilling.

THE STATS:
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Proven experience, minimum of 8 years, in Product Management, preferably in the data platform or big data domain.
• Experience working with Data Technologies like databricks, data warehouse and data pipeline technologies.
• Strong understanding of data management concepts, data engineering, data governance, and related technologies.
• Experience using SQL, Python and a variety of reporting and data visualization tools.
• A self-starter able to work both autonomously with minimal supervision and collaboratively within an agile team.
• Track record of managing, developing and coaching team members.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience working in Agile development methodologies.
• Experience conducting stakeholder interviews and facilitating stakeholder workshops.
• Translates product roadmap features into well-defined product requirements including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria.
• Drives high standards for individual accomplishment and works to meet or exceed challenging goals.
• High level of self-awareness displayed and good understanding of the behavior relating to the environment.
• Ability to constructively challenge and question as well as actively listen.
• Is used to working in a fast-paced environment helping to provide clarity to delivery teams when priorities change.

PLAYER CONTRACT:
We treat our team right

• From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
  An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Flexible vacation allowance to let you refuel
• Hall of Fame benefit programs and platforms

FanDuel Group is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!” We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes our company stronger and more competitive as One Team!

The applicable salary range for this position is $166,000 to $220,000 which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation.

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About the company

FanDuel Group is a New York City headquartered gaming company that offers sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, online casino and online horse race betting products.

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