SGEU Product Manager
Sporty Group is a global leader in digital entertainment, specializing in sports media, gaming, and fintech, impacting millions worldwide.
Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with an unrivaled sports entertainment, gaming, and social profile. We serve millions of users in several countries via technology and operations hubs on over 3 continents.
The recipe for our success is our intelligent and energetic team, who are passionate about our products and serving our users. We attract and retain them with a dynamic and flexible work life that empowers them to create value and rewards them generously based upon their contribution.
We have already built a capable and proven team of 300+ high achievers from a diverse set of backgrounds, and we are looking for more talented individuals to drive further growth and contribute to the innovation, creativity, and hard work that currently serve our users further via their grit and innovation.As a Product Manager at Sporty, you will define and work on the digital roadmap for products used by millions of daily global users. You will collaborate with talented stakeholders across our remote-working organization to establish clear and measurable goals, and use generative research to create products that excite and engage our customers. In this role, you are expected to become an undisputed expert on your product and customer, and to ensure what goes on your product backlog is worth building.
Overseeing product strategy, partnering with development teams and leading the collaborative, dynamic planning process and prioritizing the work that needs to be done against the capacity and capability of the team, you would ensure business readiness of any new product release. You would manage the scope of projects from inception to closure and ensure delivery processes are efficient and cost effective.
Who We Are
Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with an unrivalled sports media, gaming, social and fintech platform which serves millions of daily active users across the globe via technology and operations hubs across more than 10 countries and 3 continents.
The recipe for our success is to discover intelligent and energetic people, who are passionate about our products and serving our users, and attract and retain them with a dynamic and flexible work life which empowers them to create value and rewards them generously based upon their contribution.
We have already built a capable and proven team of 300+ high achievers from a diverse set of backgrounds and we are looking for more talented individuals to drive further growth and contribute to the innovation, creativity and hard work that currently serves our users further via their grit and innovation.
Responsibilities
Aligning product development goals and initiatives to company OKRsEvaluating new opportunities to ensure that what gets developed and delivered to our customers is the right product, and is both usable and desirable. You are expected to direct customer research and analysis initiatives to gain a deep understanding of customers needs, pain points, and behaviors and use this knowledge to create compelling business cases that demonstrate the value of your proposed product recommendationsGrowing and maintaining an understanding of our competitive landscape through regular research and analysis. You are expected to keep abreast of new policies, regulatory changes, as well as analyzing market trends, competitors, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and innovationDefining and communicating the product roadmap. You will be responsible for providing clear vision, strategy and regular updates on the plans and progress of your product initiatives to key business stakeholders. You are also expected to unite with your engineering and design teams, actively engaging them in understanding and contributing to the customer and business problems that we aim to solve, and prioritizing a product backlog for them to work fromCollaborating with your engineering teams to translate product opportunities into clear, specific, and measurable requirements to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality working software. You are expected to prioritize a product backlog for them to work from, and to maintain a strong understanding of the technology and engineering process, ensuring that the final product meets the needs of the customer or business before its releaseBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with our Delivery Managers, Tech Leads and Product Managers to effectively coordinate dependencies between tasks, development teams or projectsCollaborating with internal teams, specifically the marketing team, to develop comprehensive go-to-market plans and product positioning. You are expected to identify target customer segments and support the marketing team on developing messaging that positions the product in the minds of the target customerDefining and tracking key metrics to measure product performance and success. You are expected to continuously monitor and analyze your product and customer feedback, making necessary adjustments to the product as neededProviding training and mentorship to new and current team members on your areas of expertise and responsibility
Requirements
Being based in the EU timezoneExperience making data-driven product decisions through user research and experimentationDemonstrable evidence of iterating and improving products based on feedback and performance data.A strong understanding of user-centered design principlesThe ability to influence within a fast-paced and distributed environment, and lead cross-functional planning and problem solving, particularly with engineering and design teamsExperience defining and tracking OKRs or a similar goal-setting frameworkExcellent communication, presentation and analytical skillsThe ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in EnglishExperience in achieving product market fit for emerging markets preferredDegree or Masters in a Business, Product or Technology discipline preferred
Benefits
Quarterly bonusesWe have core hours of 10am-3pm in a local timezone, but flexible hours outside of thisTop-of-the-line equipmentReferral bonuses28 days paid annual leaveAnnual company retreatHighly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisationPayment via DEEL, a world class online wallet system Our teams are small enough for you to be impactfulOur business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone
Our Operating Principles
1. Create Value for Users2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation 4. Be Responsible 5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty 6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy 7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability 8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Interview Process
Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition TeamOffline Take home assignmentRemote video interview with Team Members (60 Mins)Final discussion with the hiring manager (60 mins)
Post Interview Process
Feedback call on successful interviewOffer released, followed by contractID Check Via Zinc & 2 references from previous employers
Working at Sporty
The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance-based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow, and de-block any issues when they're in your way.Generally, employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups, etc. The emphasis is really on results.
As we are a highly structured and established company, we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.
We literally build, spend, and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our team members.
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United States +/- 0 hoursAbout Sporty Group
Learn more about Sporty Group and their company culture.
At the heart of what we do is a culture of innovation and excellence that defines Sporty Group as a leader in the global digital entertainment landscape. Established in 2013, our company has grown to become a formidable consumer internet and technology business that excels in sports media, gaming, social platforms, and fintech. With a commitment to serving millions of active users daily, we operate across 10 countries and 3 continents, creating unparalleled engagement through cutting-edge technology and services.
Our flagship platforms, including SportyBet, SportyTV, and Sporty Studios, showcase our dedication to delivering an enriching entertainment experience. SportyBet offers exciting sports betting opportunities, focusing on football with a diverse array of markets and competitive odds. Simultaneously, SportyTV serves as the home of premium football broadcasting in Nigeria and Ghana, providing access to top leagues and events. As an internal creative hub, Sporty Studios is where compelling narratives and captivating visuals come to life, enhancing our brand storytelling.
SGSporty Group
Company size
501-1000 employees
Founded in
2013
Chief executive officer
Sudeep Ramnani
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