Senior Technical Product Manager

October 26

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PrizePicks

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Spectator Sports

201 - 500 employees

🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

Description

• 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 rockstar Senior Technical Product Manager to be an integral part of our Platform Product Team. • The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports, technology, and have a product-related background. • Define and communicate the strategic vision and roadmap for core shared services and infrastructure. • Align platform initiatives with the overall company goals and product strategy. • Drive innovation in platform technologies, ensuring scalability and reliability. • Oversee the development and maintenance of essential backend services, APIs, and infrastructure. • Work closely with product teams, engineering, design, data, and marketing to ensure platform services meet their needs across multiple game types. • Ensure the platform's high availability, reliability, and performance. • Develop and enforce security policies and practices to protect data and systems. • Lead and mentor product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. • Develop and manage the platform budget, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic goals. • Continuously evaluate and improve platform processes, tools, and practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with end-to-end project management with a product mindset, utilizing modern engineering methodologies and tools • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives. • Strong understanding of backend services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and data management. • Capable of evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and tools to support platform growth and performance with technical teams. • Collaborate with cloud architects and infrastructure engineers to optimize resource utilization and cost-efficiency. • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (GCP) and infrastructure components. • Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring • Experience with implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with regulations. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data insights to inform product decisions and optimize platform performance. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. • A focus on continuous improvement and learning both formally and informally

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans • 401(k) plan with company match • Long-term incentives and bi-annual bonus • Uncapped PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2-week MINIMUM required!) • 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