Our client is the world’s largest competitive skill gaming platform, offering users the chance to participate in both free and paid contests across a diverse portfolio of 80+ games. These include fantasy sports, sports-based games, puzzles, casual games, and board games.

About the Role:
We are seeking a VP – Product Management (Platform) to drive platform excellence by focusing on competitive differentiation, user engagement, and overall business growth while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will lead the development of robust platform features that enhance user experience, optimize engagement, and strengthen the company’s market position.

This role can be done remotely with travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a holistic product strategy for the platform, covering User Onboarding & Journeys, Cross-Sell Strategies, Payments, Fraud & Trust Mechanisms, and Meta Functionalities to align with broader company objectives.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure platform effectiveness and inform product improvements.
• Enhance engagement-driven platform features, such as leaderboards, achievements, and social interactions, to drive retention.
• Utilize machine learning technologies to refine platform capabilities, particularly in fraud detection and user engagement optimization.
• Leverage data analytics to gain insights into user behavior, enhancing platform functionality for a seamless experience.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, compliance, and customer support teams to ensure smooth platform operations and integration.
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers and technical specialists dedicated to platform innovation and development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Engage with external partners and vendors to expand platform capabilities while ensuring industry-standard compliance.
• Ensure all platform functionalities adhere to relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including data security and financial regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 10+ years in product management, with substantial expertise in platform development, payments, fintech, or digital consumer entertainment. Experience in the gaming or real-money gaming (RMG) sector is a plus but not essential.
• Strong understanding of payment systems, fraud prevention technologies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with machine learning applications in fraud detection and user engagement.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration.
• Proven ability to handle complex projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability to uncertain and dynamic environments, with a hands-on approach to execution.
• High ownership mindset, with the ability to coordinate across teams to drive outcomes.
• Strong leadership focus on team development, empowerment, and growth.

In return we offer:

• High basic salary with no upper limit
• Meaningful equity
• High bonus scheme
• Signing on fee

CVs to cvs@big-planet.biz to apply