SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER – SPORTSBOOK

Our client is a leading iGaming operator, offering cutting-edge sportsbook solutions tailored to the African market. Their platform delivers a seamless and engaging betting experience, combining local market expertise with innovative technology. They are now seeking a Senior Product Manager – Sportsbook to drive the development and optimisation of their sportsbook product, ensuring it remains competitive, compliant, and engaging for millions of players.
This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in sportsbook product management, a deep understanding of betting markets, and experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments. The ideal candidate will champion a player-first approach, ensuring the sportsbook experience is intuitive, engaging, and market-leading while balancing business objectives and operational efficiency.
Location: Fully remote, with a preference for candidates located within GMT-1 to GMT+3.
Travel: Occasional international travel, up to 3-4 trips per year.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager within a sportsbook or sports betting environment.
• Deep understanding of sportsbook operations, betting markets, odds management, and player behaviour.
• Strong background in data-driven decision-making, using analytics tools to optimise sportsbook performance.
• Experience managing the full product lifecycle in an Agile environment, working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across trading, technology, and marketing teams.
• Familiarity with product management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks in iGaming and sports betting markets, preferably across Africa.
• Experience working with third-party sportsbook providers, odds feeds, and risk management solutions is a plus.
  This is an exciting opportunity to shape a world-class sportsbook product in a high-growth market. If you’re passionate about sports betting and product innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

As Senior Product Manager – Sportsbook, your key responsibilities will include:

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Define and drive the sportsbook product roadmap, aligning it with business goals, user needs, and market demands. Prioritise features and enhancements based on data insights, player feedback, and competitor analysis.
• Player Experience & Market Differentiation: Advocate for an engaging, seamless sportsbook experience, ensuring the platform remains highly competitive. Gather insights from player behaviour, collaborate with marketing and CRM teams, and identify opportunities for innovation in betting markets, odds structures, and promotions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with trading, risk management, marketing, operations, and technology teams to develop and enhance sportsbook features. Align with the Chief Product Officer on overall product direction and strategy, translating business needs into clear product requirements.
• Product Development & Execution: Own the end-to-end development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of features. Maintain product documentation, collaborate with Agile engineering teams, and actively participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Performance Optimisation & Data-Driven Decision-Making: Monitor key performance metrics, including user engagement, retention, and betting activity. Leverage analytics, A/B testing, and BI insights to continuously optimise sportsbook features and pricing strategies.
• Regulatory & Compliance Management: Ensure the sportsbook platform complies with relevant regulations and licensing requirements in African markets. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks and implement responsible gambling practices.