Product Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Product Manager to join our dynamic Sports Tech/Gaming startup. As a Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and growth of our sports fan engagement platform. You will be responsible for defining and executing the product roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality features and enhancements. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sports, possesses strong leadership skills, and has a deep understanding of mobile app development and user engagement.<p><br></p><ul><li>Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for our sports fan engagement platform.</li><li>Conduct market research, user surveys, and competitive analysis to identify user needs, market trends, and opportunities.</li><li>Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including developers, designers, marketers, and business executives, to gather requirements and prioritize product features and enhancements.</li><li>Create detailed product specifications, and user stories to effectively communicate product requirements to the development team.</li><li>Lead the product development process, including sprint planning, and prioritization of user stories.</li><li>Monitor and analyze product metrics, user feedback, and usage data to identify areas for optimization and growth.</li><li>Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile app development and user engagement.</li><li>Manage and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and third-party service providers.</li><li>Product Management: Ability to manage the end-to-end product development process, including defining product vision, gathering requirements, prioritizing features, and overseeing product launches and updates.</li><li>Market Analysis: Understanding market trends, competitive landscape, and target audience to make informed decisions about product positioning, pricing, and market opportunities.</li><li>UX/UI Design: Familiarity with user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.</li><li>Agile Development Methodologies: Knowledge of agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, to facilitate iterative development, quick feedback loops, and efficient project management.</li><li>Data Analysis and Interpretation: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret app usage data, metrics, and user feedback to gain insights into product performance and inform product decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of app development technologies and concepts, enabling effective communication and collaboration with development teams.<p><br></p><strong>Requirements</strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in product management, preferably in the mobile app industry.</li><li>Solid knowledge of agile development methodologies and tools.</li><li>Experience in defining and executing product roadmaps, from conceptualization to launch.</li><li>Proficient in gathering and analyzing user data to drive product decisions and improvements.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.</li><li>Familiarity with iOS and Android platforms and their respective guidelines and best practices.</li><li>Experience with user testing, A/B testing, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Familiarity with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD) is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel/ Amplitude).