DraftKings

Senior Associate Delivery Manager

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gambling & Gaming, EntertainmentIndustries

Senior Associate Delivery Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate Delivery Manager to guide projects through the software development lifecycle with maximum efficiency, transparency, and organization. You will be instrumental in roadmap execution, focusing on new and existing feature development, and managing day-to-day engineering operations for a specific area. This role serves as a crucial liaison between software engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Operations, Compliance, and other organizational departments during the planning and execution of features, enhancements, and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain up-to-date tracking of roadmap commitments and align expectations between Product and Technology stakeholders.
  • Act as a leader, advocate, and team member working alongside one or more agile development teams.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure tickets have thorough and accurate technical implementation notes.
  • Identify and remove blockers and dependencies with other engineering teams across the organization.
  • Facilitate the prioritization and sequencing of backlog items to align with value and strategic importance.
  • Participate and contribute in regular project-centric meetings, agile and/or scrum ceremonies.
  • Provide transparent reporting on project progress, risk factors, launch plans, and results.
  • Balance resource limitations to maintain the highest-quality product standards while also achieving quarterly roadmap goals.
  • Identify, track, and manage cross-team dependencies during project planning and development.
  • Assist with the measurement of team-level Objectives & Key Results.
  • Coordinate with Release Managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain expected cadence.

Requirements

  • Experience working with and managing cross-functional relationships within a large, fast-paced organization.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a technical or analytical field.
  • Understanding of technical terminology related to software applications & infrastructure.
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders and the ability to prioritize competing priorities is a strong plus.
  • Experience with customer advocacy, process improvement, and analytical analysis are all pluses.
  • Familiarity and understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience working with Scrum/Agile is required.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and EazyBI is a strong plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity or interest in the sports betting and iGaming industry and product landscape is a strong plus.

Company Information

We are a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. We are defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. We will guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

Skills

Project Management
Agile
Scrum
Stakeholder Communication
Roadmap Planning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Technical Documentation
Dependency Management

DraftKings

Online platform for fantasy sports and betting

About DraftKings

DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.
Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.
Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.
The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.
DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.
Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.
Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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