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Data Product Manager

THE ROLE


As PlayOn’s Data Product Manager, you’ll be part of a team that will transform the company into a data-driven organization. This role reports into the Product Organization and collaborates with the company’s executive leadership to drive the data strategy. PlayOn is the leading provider of video content and ticketing for high school sports which makes this is an ideal position for a data leader. As the Data Product Manager, you will help establish the strategy for the data platform, prioritize the data initiatives of the company and drive change to help PlayOn become a data-driven organization. In this role, you will also be responsible for consolidating our business intelligence tools while enabling other functions to flourish with their own data analysts.


As part of the Product Management Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an extremely passionate and supportive team focused on building market-leading, innovative solutions. We follow an Agile process to iteratively drive important business outcomes.


Key Responsibilities:


The Data Product Manager will play a critical role in developing and executing PlayOn’s data strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with a product focus and a passion for data. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining the data needs of the company, determining priorities, change management, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization.


Data Product Strategy Development:

• Define and drive a comprehensive data product strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives.

• Identify and prioritize data product opportunities to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.


Product Management and Development:

• Lead the development lifecycle of data products, from ideation and design to deployment and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, finance, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product delivery.


Data Integration and Utilization:

• Orchestrate the integration of disparate data sources into cohesive data products.

• Ensure data products are designed to leverage data effectively, providing actionable insights and driving business outcomes.


Performance Management:

• Establish key performance indicators and industry-standard targets for data products.

• Monitor performance against targets and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to maintain and improve user satisfaction


Team Leadership and Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of data product specialists, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Partner with the Director, Data Team on technical direction and overall strategy development.


Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of data product vision, progress, and outcomes.

• Translate complex data concepts into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders.


Market and User Research:

• Conduct market research and user feedback analysis to inform product development and ensure products meet user needs and market demand.

• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.



THE PERSON


• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in product management, with a focus on data products or analytics.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

• Expertise in data integration, data analytics, and data product development.

• Proficiency in product management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive, self-motivated and driven to achieve goals independently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on user-centric product design.

• Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry best practices.

• Experience in a product technology company. Ideally in Media or Streaming.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud-based data platforms.

• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).


COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.


PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.


Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.



WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

 

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off in the off-season. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

 

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Unlimited PTO 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

 

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.

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August 1, 2024

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