About the position
At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? PrizePicks, the leading DFS platform known for accessibility and a thriving community, is seeking a rock star Senior Product Manager to lead the charge on our Trading and Data Platform. You'll be a strategic owner, driving the vision and execution of features that elevate the user experience across our platform of games and services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for data-driven products, including pricing engines and automated trading systems, leveraging advanced data science techniques.
- Identify and implement strategies to maximize revenue generation opportunities within the trading and data segment, including pricing optimization, upsell opportunities, and partnership integrations.
- Utilize machine learning models and predictive analytics to enhance decision-making and optimize trading performance.
- Identify opportunities to innovate and improve products, while ensuring a best-in-class user experience by synthesizing customer pain points, user research, analysis, and stakeholder feedback.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and data scientists to define, build, and iterate on best-in-class trading and data tools.
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization.
- Champion a data-driven approach to product decision-making.
- Foster a culture of collaboration across all levels of the organization.
- Deeply understand the DFS landscape, particularly player behavior and data consumption trends.
- Report to the Group Product Manager on the people management track to have a team of your own over time.
Requirements
- Experience working with internal data engineering & data science teams.
- Strong understanding of data analysis principles and how to leverage data to inform product decisions.
- 5+ years of experience in product management, with relevant experience within the DFS, gaming, sports tech or tangential industries.
- Proven track record of shipping successful products that drive user engagement and business growth.
- Documented results of building products that have garnered widespread adoption with a large audience and are built on a backbone of data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- A strategic mindset with a knack for translating business goals into actionable product initiatives.
- Entrepreneurial drive, passion about our mission, and deep empathy for our customers.
- A passion for daily fantasy sports and an understanding of the competitive landscape.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in software engineering, specializing in scalable solution development.
- Experience in trading strategies, risk management, and market management.
- A track record of ongoing formal and informal learning.
- Obsessive about sports and/or gaming, maybe you play(ed) yourself.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Annual bonus
- Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
- Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
- Company-wide in-person events and team outings
- Lifestyle enhancement program
- Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
- Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development
