Sportradar‘s newly founded Sports Virtualisation unit develops innovative and disruptive technology to enable the transition from traditional sports media consumption to new ways to engage with sports. The latest computer vision technology is key to allowing real-time rendering of statistics and virtual ads on top of broadcasts. It also enables the use of skeletal tracking data to render virtual recreations of sports events and transform the way they are experienced. Together with the top leagues and federations around the globe, we are working on our vision for a range of products to increase fan engagement for the world of tomorrow.
We are looking for you to fill the role of a Product Owner with a true passion for sports, especially for basketball and tennis, and the drive and knowledge to create innovative and engaging products using the latest real-time graphics technology. You´ll manage projects across development teams and own the scope of the developed product or feature. You´ll act as a bridge between stakeholders inside and outside of the project and the development team.
By leading a development team with a product vision and a business and engineering-aligned roadmap that will be realised in agile ways of working. Your team will also work on prototypes to identify the next opportunities and help to develop our business.
THE CHALLENGE:
- Product ownership, development and delivery of key strategic projects that will grow and innovate Sports Virtualization Tribe.
- Working closely with senior management to ensure that products fit the company's strategic goals.
- Be “on top of” market trends, player behaviour, and emerging trends and technologies across the sports, media and iGaming industry.
- Support other product development teams but also develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept based on aligned strategic goals, support tender processes and identify technology and unique solutions.
- Working collaboratively to produce and manage the company’s development roadmap and ensuring that there is always a suitably prioritized backlog of user stories ready for implementation.
- Being the ambassador for product innovations and the primary contact for queries relating to existing and new products.
- Breaking down the specification into epics/features/user stories with the Agile development team
- Helping to solve product-related problems and highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Ensuring that projects stay on track to achieve delivery commitments, including problem-solving and trade-off analysis when necessary.
- Taking part in demonstrations of software releases and collecting feedback on improvements for future development.
- Continually researching the market, our competitors, customer usage behaviour and technology trends to ensure that we maintain market-leading products.
- Creative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to create new sports and betting products.
- A sports enthusiast with an understanding of complex statistics
- Fundamental understanding of the software development processes and a strong understanding of lean product management principles.
- Previous experience leading key strategic projects in the sports and betting industry with a strong focus on product ownership or product innovation.
- Good understanding of where the sports and betting industry is heading in terms of AR/VR and other ways of engaging with sports.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Confluence and JIRA
- Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills.
- A collaborative attitude to work with all stakeholders during the visioning and scoping of projects drives your project.
- Strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to work across different teams, and deliver a common goal.
- Interested in game development and video streaming technology.
- Experience in the sports betting business is considered a plus.
- IT-related university degree (BA / MA), or similar
- Work for and shape one of the fastest-growing digital sports companies in the world at the exciting intersection of sports, media, betting and advertising.
- Be part of a highly motivated, innovative, and dynamic organization with people from more than 30 nationalities in our offices.
- A paid vacation of at least 26 days plus the 24th & 31st of Dec., as additional days off.
- An annual performance-related bonus
- Opportunity for hybrid working.
- Company pension plan, flexible voucher card, bike leasing and other health care benefits.
- Summer events and Christmas party
- Coffee, tea, fresh fruits and water in the office
- Internal management programs according to management level: Grow / Lead Like a Pro / Sportradar e-Academy including team workshops with external trainers
SPORTRADAR
Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.
We are a truly international business employing over 3,500 people in more than 30 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients’ business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 1,000 companies in over 100 countries.
We occupy a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries. This creates an exciting and fast-moving working environment that rewards creative thinking and hard work. We are passionate about what we do, and we care passionately about our people.
If you think you’re up to the challenge, come and help us to grow, innovate and develop!
Shoot your shot in Sports and data! Don´t be a Spectator!
Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences
