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Sportradar is seeking an experienced Senior Product Lead to own the strategic direction of Playradar's casino and interactive gaming portfolio. Reporting to the VP Product, you will define the long-term product vision, identify new market opportunities, drive innovation, and set quality standards across the entire portfolio.
You will take end-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle from opportunity identification and concept validation through gameplay definition, product quality assurance, launch readiness, and continuous optimization. Working closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Sports Rights Holders, and executive leadership, you will shape Playradar's future and become a key driver of long-term success.
Key responsibilities include:
**Product Vision & Portfolio Strategy**: Define and drive long-term product vision and strategy for the casino and interactive gaming portfolio. Own portfolio evolution by identifying new product categories, gameplay concepts, and market opportunities. Decide which opportunities move into development based on customer value, commercial potential, and strategic fit. Continuously evaluate market trends, player behavior, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings. Partner with executive leadership on strategic priorities and investment decisions. Ensure a balanced portfolio that maximizes innovation, differentiation, and commercial success.
**Product Discovery & Innovation**: Lead product discovery through market research, player insights, and competitive analysis. Drive innovation initiatives leveraging emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and rapid prototyping. Explore new gameplay mechanics, gamification concepts, and sports-infused gaming experiences. Validate concepts early through prototypes and customer feedback before committing development resources. Build compelling product concepts and business cases for executive decision-making.
**Product Leadership & Execution**: Take end-to-end ownership from concept through launch and lifecycle management. Define gameplay, features, UX, and product requirements with Product, Design, and Engineering teams. Drive product decisions throughout development and ensure stakeholder alignment. Own product readiness and quality standards. Partner closely with Design Lead on gameplay, UX, and player experience. Challenge priorities and assumptions to maximize impact. Facilitate product reviews and approvals.
**Product Performance & Portfolio Success**: Define and own product success metrics. Use player behavior, analytics, and commercial insights to continuously optimize post-launch. Monitor KPIs including engagement, retention, monetization, revenue, and ROI. Drive lifecycle decisions including feature evolution, optimization, scaling, and retirement. Ensure every product contributes to portfolio growth and commercial success.
**Cross-Functional Leadership**: Build trusted partnerships across Product, Design, Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and executive leadership. Provide strategic product leadership across multiple teams. Drive alignment between business objectives, customer needs, and technical execution. Collaborate with Sports Rights Holders on new opportunities. Support and mentor Product Managers. Contribute to evolution of product management practices.
Playradar operates as a fast-growing startup within Sportradar, combining entrepreneurial agility with global scale and reach. The role offers significant influence over portfolio future and long-term success drivers.
The company offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with colleagues worldwide, flexible working hours, autonomy in task management, global Employee Assistance Program, wellness apps (Calm and Reulay), and online training. The role operates on a hybrid model with four days per week in the office to foster collaboration and innovation.
**Requirements**:
- 8+ years of Product Management experience, including significant leadership experience in Gaming, Casino Games, or Interactive Entertainment
- Proven track record of defining and delivering commercially successful gaming products and portfolios
- Deep understanding of player behavior, game mechanics, monetization models, retention strategies, and product lifecycle management
- Strong product vision with ability to identify future trends and translate into successful strategies
- Demonstrated experience leading product discovery, innovation, and concept development
- Strong commercial mindset balancing customer value, product quality, and business performance
- Outstanding strategic thinking and analytical capabilities with data-driven approach
- Experience defining product KPIs and optimizing through player insights, analytics, and experimentation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with confidence to influence senior leadership
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Passion for building exceptional player experiences and maintaining quality standards
**Nice to Have**:
- Experience leading multiple product teams or mentoring senior Product Managers
- Established network and market knowledge within global gaming industry
- Experience with Sports Rights Holders or sports-related products
- Experience with AI-powered product development, rapid prototyping, and innovation frameworks
- Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial, or scale-up environments
- Familiarity with modern product operating models and portfolio management practices
