Product Manager, Broadcast Content & Automation

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

ABOUT US: 

Join the team that changes the way the world experiences sport. We are in search of a Product Manager, Broadcast Content & Automation to drive our current product suite and future roadmap. 

In this role, you will be working directly with our product, engineering, marketing, and account management groups to ideate, shape, and execute on products and initiatives within the Broadcast sphere, primarily focused on the content creation and services around supporting live sporting events, throughout their entire lifecycle (pre-game, in-game, and post-game). Key to this role will be driving storytelling through automation tools and empowering our expert editorial and research team to provide the highest quality content in the most efficient and effective manner, with a heavy focus on ML/AI/LLMs. 

THE CHALLENGE: 

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for your products, which will focus on tools (existing and to-be-developed) designed to empower writers and researchers to tell deeper stories at scale, doing so with a focus on incorporating new technologies. 
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the space. 
• User Segmentation: Segment our user base to understand their demographics, behaviors, and preferences, and tailor product features to meet their needs. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business goals. 
• Product Development: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, working closely with development teams to deliver high-quality features and enhancements on time and within budget. 
• Roadmap Planning: Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines key initiatives, milestones, and timelines for product development and enhancement. 
• Data Analysis: Analyze user data, platform analytics, and market trends to make data-driven decisions and optimize product performance. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, design, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives. 
• Documentation: Prepare clear and concise documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and release notes, to communicate requirements and updates to stakeholders and team members. 
• New Technology: Strong focus on new tech stacks, such as AI/ML/LLMs. 

  ABOUT YOU: 

• At least 5 years of experience as a Product Manager or similar role, with a track record of driving product innovation and growth. 
• Experience in working with AI/ML/LLMs and similar technologies. 
• Content-minded: background at the highest-level of sports editorial and storytelling. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies. 
• Familiarity with design thinking principles and experience with collaboration with design teams. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments. 
• Experience conducting user research and gathering customer insights to inform product decisions. 
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, with experience in managing product backlogs, prioritizing features, and facilitating sprint planning sessions. 
• Knowledge of the sports, data, and technology industry and experience working with development teams is highly desirable. 

  OUR OFFER: 

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US). 
• Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan. 
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership team and develop yourself within an inspiring and fast-growing company. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Flexible working hours. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:  

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as also discuss team fit. 
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!