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Sportradar is seeking an experienced Senior Product Lead to own the strategic direction of Playradar's (iGaming division) casino and interactive gaming portfolio. Reporting directly 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.
Key Responsibilities:
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 long-term 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 before release. Partner closely with Design Lead on gameplay, UX, and player experience. Challenge priorities and assumptions to maximize product quality and business impact. Facilitate product reviews and final approvals.
Product Performance & Portfolio Success: Define and own product success metrics. Use player behavior, analytics, and commercial insights to continuously optimize products post-launch. Monitor KPIs including engagement, retention, monetization, revenue, and ROI. Drive product lifecycle decisions including feature evolution, optimization, scaling, and retirement. Ensure every product contributes to long-term 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 and initiatives. Drive alignment between business objectives, customer needs, and technical execution. Collaborate with Sports Rights Holders to identify new opportunities. Support and mentor Product Managers. Contribute to evolution of Playradar's product management practices.
Playradar operates as a fast-growing start-up within Sportradar, combining entrepreneurial agility with global scale and reach. This role offers significant influence over the portfolio's future and positions you as a key driver of long-term success.
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 decision-making approach
- Experience defining product KPIs and optimizing products through player insights, analytics, and experimentation
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with confidence to influence senior leadership and challenge assumptions constructively
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- Passion for building exceptional player experiences and maintaining uncompromising quality standards
Nice to Have:
- Experience leading multiple product teams or mentoring senior Product Managers
- Established network and strong market knowledge within global gaming industry
- Experience working 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
