Senior Technical Product Manager at Prizepicks

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Senior Technical Product Manager Prizepicks. 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.. What you’ll do:. Strategic Technical Leadership:. 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.. Technical Product & Project Management:. Drive innovation in platform technologies, ensuring scalability and reliability.. Oversee the development and maintenance of essential backend services, APIs, and infrastructure.. End-to-end project management with a product mindset, utilizing modern engineering methodologies and tools. Cross-Functional Collaboration:. Work closely with product teams, engineering, design, data, and marketing to ensure platform services meet their needs across multiple game types.. Facilitate clear communication and alignment on priorities and timelines across teams.. Operational Excellence:. Ensure the platform's high availability, reliability, and performance.. Implement and oversee rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.. Security and Compliance:. Develop and enforce security policies and practices to protect data and systems.. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.. Team Leadership:. Lead and mentor product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.. Build a team of your own as needed. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team.. Budget and Resource Management:. Develop and manage the platform budget, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic goals.. Metrics and Reporting:. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of platform services.. Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of platform projects and initiatives.. Continuous Improvement:. Continuously evaluate and improve platform processes, tools, and practices.. Establish mechanisms for gathering feedback from internal and external users to drive improvements.. What you have:. Experience: . 7+ years of experience with end-to-end project management with a product mindset, utilizing modern engineering methodologies and tools. Leadership: . Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives.. Able to drive the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure platform architecture.. Technical Expertise: . 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. Security and Compliance: . Experience with implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with regulations.. Analytical Skills: . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data insights to inform product decisions and optimize platform performance.. Communication: . Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.. Education: . 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. What makes you stand out:. Obsessive about something. We obviously love sports, but maybe it’s something else for you. What makes you tick? (Being a big sports-head definitely helps too).. Strong Communication skills. We are looking for someone who can articulate and break down complex concepts.. Community. Community. Community. We’re all about community. Both internally with our team and externally with our members. We’re looking for someone who thinks about their community first and can prove it.. Product management experience, with a focus on platform services and/or infrastructure. Experience with containerization technologies, knowledge of serverless computing and microservices architecture as well as experience with data warehousing and analytics tools.. You can add to the PrizePicks Culture. We want to work with people who bring something to the table on and off the field / in and out of the office.. Where you’ll live:. Anywhere in the US is fine but Atlanta would be preferred. . Benefits you’ll receive:. In addition to your great compensation package, we’ll shower you with perks including: . 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.  . You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. . PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.