Product Manager, Widgets & Websites

 

 

A bit about us:

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? Genius Sports is at the epicenter of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.  

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.   

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.  

 

Background: 

For many decades, the way fans experience and enjoy sports changed very little. Sports fans would travel to stadiums/arenas to participate in the live experience or carved out a few hours to sit down in their living room (or the local pub) to tune into the game. While the internet and mobile devices have made it easier to consume sports from anywhere, technology has, for many years, limited innovation around new ways to engage with sports.   

Today, computers have caught up with our imagination driving shifts in consumer behavior that are redefining the way fans enjoy sports almost overnight. This has paved the way for a new era of intelligent sports, one where fan experiences are more intelligent, interactive, individualized, and immersive than ever before:  

Intelligent: Over the past several decades, data, statistics, data science, and increasingly machine learning/AI have changed the way players train, the way teams get built, and the way tickets/games are priced, and the way fans watch sports.   

Immediate: When it comes to sports, moments matter. Placing a bet a second too late matters.  Watching a highlight after all your friends have told you about it matters. Today’s fans expect near-real time information and experiences.    

Immersive: Sports experiences will become more immersive on the web, on our phones, on our smart TV’s, and on smart glasses. It will no longer be enough to be watching the action; fans will want to experience and participate in it from the court, pitch, or field.  

Job Description: Product Manager, Widgets & Websites 

As a Product Manager, Fan Engagement - Widgets & Websites, you will support the VP of Product and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize our fan engagement offerings across these two key product areas. Your primary focus will be on managing the development and maintenance of innovative widgets and a platform that allows for the creation of websites for Genius's clients. 

This role is based in our recently opened, global center, New York City office. Located in midtown Manhattan, amongst the iconic skyline, you'll be immersed in cultural richness that inspires innovation and creativity. Join our team and add your talents to building a hub for all of Genius Sports.

Job Responsibilities: 

Specific responsibilities for the Product Manager, Widgets & Websites include the following: 

• Optimize and evolve our web and mobile offerings used across the globe by leagues, teams, and sportsbooks looking to engage their fans in sports experiences

• Develop new widgets and embeddable content that leverages real-time sports data and next generation statistics/insights to drive repeat fan engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our fan engagement products meet the highest standards and user needs.

• Identify opportunities to improve existing products and introduce new features to increase fan interaction and satisfaction.

• Leverage data and user feedback to guide product decisions, prioritize initiatives, and refine the product roadmap.

• Stay informed on market trends, competitive products, and industry advancements to keep our offerings cutting-edge and relevant.

• Focus on creating intuitive, seamless, and personalized experiences across our widget and website products.

Position Requirements 

• 5+ years of product management experience with a focus on customer or fan engagement across digital platforms such as mobile, web, or OTT.

• Proven track record in managing B2C or B2B2C product roadmaps, including defining, executing, and communicating strategies that drive engagement and retention.

• Track record of internal and customer-facing product roadmaps including definition, execution, and communication/socialization as well as experience developing other key product management artefacts (product briefs, epics, user stories, wireframes, etc.)

• Experience optimizing and evolving current products while envisioning, planning, launching and growing new products into the market

• A proven ability to apply data-driven insights from market trends, customer feedback, and the competitive landscape to make informed product decisions about product priorities, strategy, and direction

• A combination of critical thinking and pragmatic decision making to yield the best short-term as well as long-term product results

• A sense of urgency and ability to act quickly and decisively possessing self-confidence to be assertive when taking a position or making a recommendation

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed environment at scale partnering across all functions, business groups, and geographies

• Demonstrated success in driving positive cultural change and fostering and environment where employees and customers feel connected and motivated to collaborate on the future of fan engagement

**What’s in it for you?**As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.    

The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $125,000 - $165,000 USD. This role will also be eligible to take part in Genius Sports Group's benefits plan.  

How we work:

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.  

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organization and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.   

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.