VERSANT Media’s Sports & Entertainment Digital Products division is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of products that power and scale partnerships with third-party companies, delivering seamless integrations, co-branded experiences, and new revenue opportunities.
Requirements
- 6+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of delivering impactful digital products.
- Strong technical acumen, including hands-on experience with APIs, SDKs, and platform architecture.
- Familiarity with test-driven and behavior-driven development, as well as agile methodologies like SCRUM; experience with JIRA preferred.
- Experience in media, entertainment, e-commerce, or technology industries is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in launching products that support external partners or clients, with a focus on scalability and user experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; a background in Computer Science or Engineering is a plus.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, manage, and optimize products throughout their lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver clear, comprehensive product requirements for a suite of features, prioritizing the backlog in alignment with the product strategy and business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Business Development and Partnerships teams to understand partner needs and translate them into scalable, impactful product solutions.
- Drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams, peers, and leadership around product vision, guiding principles, and priorities.
- Partner with BD, Marketing, Engineering, Decision Sciences, Finance, Exhibitor Relations, Customer Service, and other Product leads to identify opportunities, solve problems, and prioritize initiatives.
- Identify partner needs emerging tech trends, and market opportunities to deliver actionable, forward-thinking solutions.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, and use insights to inform product decisions and optimize outcomes.
- Guide products from concept through launch and iteration, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable value delivery.
Other
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and maintain a positive, professional tone.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to evolving product strategy.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality.
- Self-starter mentality with a willingness to take ownership and drive initiatives to completion.
