Full-Time

Data Product Manager

Posted on 8/30/2024

PlayOn! Sports

PlayOn! Sports

501-1,000 employees

Live streams high school sports events

Entertainment
Gaming

Senior

Alpharetta, GA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Power BI
Agile
Python
R
SQL
Tableau
AWS
JIRA
SCRUM
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in product management, with a focus on data products or analytics.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Expertise in data integration, data analytics, and data product development.
  • Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive, self-motivated and driven to achieve goals independently.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on user-centric product design.
  • Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry best practices.
  • Experience in a product technology company. Ideally in Media or Streaming.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud-based data platforms.
  • Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Responsibilities
  • Define and drive a comprehensive data product strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives.
  • Identify and prioritize data product opportunities to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead the development lifecycle of data products, from ideation and design to deployment and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, finance, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product delivery.
  • Orchestrate the integration of disparate data sources into cohesive data products.
  • Ensure data products are designed to leverage data effectively, providing actionable insights and driving business outcomes.
  • Establish key performance indicators and industry-standard targets for data products.
  • Monitor performance against targets and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain and improve user satisfaction.
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of data product specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Partner with the Director, Data Team on technical direction and overall strategy development.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of data product vision, progress, and outcomes.
  • Translate complex data concepts into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Conduct market research and user feedback analysis to inform product development and ensure products meet user needs and market demand.
  • Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

PlayOn! Sports focuses on high school sports media by providing live-streaming services for high school athletic events across the United States. The company operates the NFHS Network, a platform created in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations, which aggregates sports media rights from various state high school athletic associations. This network allows schools to produce and broadcast their own sports events through the School Broadcast Program, significantly increasing the variety of content available. PlayOn! Sports differentiates itself from competitors by being the largest provider of high school sports live streams globally, catering specifically to the niche market of high school athletics. The company's goal is to enhance the visibility of high school sports, support student-athletes, and provide a platform for schools to showcase their events while generating revenue through subscriptions, advertising, and licensing fees.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$53.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2008

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Merger with GoFan expands revenue streams through digital ticketing and concessions.
  • Strategic investment from KKR provides capital for expansion and technological advancements.
  • Appointment of James Rosenstock as CFO focuses on financial growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from startups like Joymo threatens market dominance in sports streaming.
  • Strategic shifts from new board members may disrupt current business models.
  • Expansion into digital ticketing may divert resources from core live-streaming services.

What makes PlayOn! Sports unique

  • PlayOn! Sports is the leading provider of live-streamed high school sports events.
  • The NFHS Network streams more high school sports events than any other company globally.
  • Partnership with NFHS aggregates sports media rights from state high school associations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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