Full-Time

Lead Product Manager

Partnerships

Posted on 12/2/2024

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$142k - $195.8kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

Atlanta, GA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Data Science
Product Management
Requirements
  • Minimum of 7+ years of previous product management or technical project management experience
  • Technical Working Experience: Successful track record working with APIs, data feeds, live events, and/or low latency systems is highly encouraged
  • Previous Industry Experience: Big data, banking, payments, membership services or e-commerce sectors highly desired. Ideally has some experience with federated account management products.
  • Strong communicator in both written and verbal. A natural storyteller, comfortable with building decks for and presenting in front of executive leadership teams.
  • Thinks like a detective. Can get to the bottom of complex problems with resiliency and then tell the story of why it mattered.
  • Believes that product management is a team sport, but also wants to be the quarterback of the team.
  • Has an innate habit for continuous reflection and improvement. Has a mindset that there’s always something more to learn, someone new you should meet and get to know, and has new ideas that will take our products to the next level.
  • Being a huge sports fan is desirable, but not a hard requirement.
Responsibilities
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with strategic partners, collaborating closely to define business needs, integration requirements, timelines, and success criteria
  • Take a hands-on role in performing discovery, shaping requirements and driving the execution of product initiatives that align with company goals and customer needs; emphasis on managing dependencies from other internal product groups
  • Define, maintain, socialize and gain approvals for the product roadmap
  • Work closely with the commercial, design, engineering, security, fraud, marketing, and support teams to ensure successful integration execution and go-to-market strategies
  • Track and report objectively on product performance to senior leadership on a regular basis; define and optimize tracking specs and capabilities when necessary
  • Maintain a prioritized list of UX research and design needs to be done to inform and enhance the product roadmap and individual initiatives
  • Identify, prioritize, and execute post-launch optimizations and improvements
  • Establish and maintain domain expertise on the product, market, and competitors
  • Manage other product manager(s) and product owner(s) on the team, fostering their professional growth and development

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The performance of these teams is determined by the actual statistics of the players in real games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily serving the U.S. market while expanding its offerings.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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