Sports Product Manager Inspired by the fastest and most resilient penguin species in nature, we're here to help our clients and players achieve more reach, high-quality traffic, and meaningful engagement. With over 17 years of experience, Gentoo Media is a leading affiliate in the online casino and sportsbook industry through our extensive portfolio of products and services, featuring our flagship websites AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN, Casinomeister, and our SaaS brand-protection tool Sitebee. IMPORTANT: in order to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your updated CV in English. The role The role In this role you will coordinate people and processes to deliver industry leading Sports products. You will liaise with many stakeholders from SEO, Content and Design to help plan and prioritise the maintenance and development of your portfolio. The Sports Product Manager will work closely with their own dedicated development team to discover, develop and report new features and solve issues that may occur over time, always ensuring the sites are in tip top condition.
What you will be doing
Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligning with SEO & industry trends and company objectives.
Define requirements for new features, focusing on SEO benefits and optimizing affiliate revenue streams.
Effectively manage the development backlog, and prioritize feature development based on their business impact, and potential ROI.
Ensure that all product deliverables are of high quality, meet user expectations, and comply with technical specifications.
Conduct regular technical SEO audits, feature comparisons, and competitor audits to identify areas for improvement.
Lead the optimization of Core Web Vitals across your portfolio, collaborating with the development team to ensure optimal user experience and enhanced SEO performance.
Oversee the migration of the portfolio of sport affiliate websites and their current tech stack to our centralized platform.
Lead and manage the development team, fostering an environment of innovation and accountability.
Serve as a leading authority on our sports betting affiliate websites within the organization.
Conduct regular stakeholder alignment meetings to gather input, communicate progress, manage expectations, and harness group knowledge.
Manage the creation and maintenance of training and onboarding documents for our sports betting affiliate websites, ensuring smooth operations and easy adoption of new features by team members.
Be responsible for implementing and managing the scrum process, ensuring agile practices are followed and optimized for the team's workflow.
Manage system releases and maintain clear, effective communication with all stakeholders regarding developments, timelines, and impacts.
Business Case Development: Develop business cases for new initiatives, ensuring they align with strategic goals and demonstrate clear ROI, particularly in relation to affiliate revenues.
Cost Management and Sprint Value Justification: Manage development costs and ensure that each sprint or project phase delivers significant value and remains within budget.
Who we are looking for
At least 3 years experience as a Product Manager in sports related roles
Understanding of Agile Framework
Experience working with development teams
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated passion for high-energy execution and problem solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate teams and keep members engaged
Positive attitude and a growth mindset
What we're offering:
Daily Office Lunches: Varied menu options, including vegan choices, for a delightful lunch experience.
25 Days of Vacation: Take advantage of our generous vacation entitlement to relax and travel.
Birthday Leave: It's your special day, so you get a day off to celebrate it!
'Me Time Day': Take a paid day off to focus on self-care and your mental health.
Volunteer Day: Give back to your local community and receive a day off for this generous act!
Career Progression: We support your professional development and provide guidance to ensure your constant growth.
Learning Budget: Enjoy diving into learning with Udemy and enhance your hard and soft skills.
Annual Wellbeing Benefit: Each employee receives a €400 budget per year to allocate for purpose from the approved list, that will contribute to their overall wellbeing.
Vibrant Office Culture: Enjoy our lively and supportive office atmosphere daily, complemented by a calendar of both in-house and external events and parties to foster connections with colleagues.
Private Health Insurance: Generous coverage with a strong network of providers, including a sublimit for psychotherapy because we support your mental wellbeing, physical therapy specifically tailored for addressing potential impacts related to sitting jobs, and much more.
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At Gentoo Media, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We truly believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative, driving us forward as we make our mark on the world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected under EU and local laws. Our recruitment process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on skills and business needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, just let us know! We’ll be happy to support you. Join our team and be part of something unique while being your true self 🐧