[Remote] Senior Associate Delivery Manager at DraftKings

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Sports, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience managing cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced organization and experience with Scrum/Agile, Jira, and Confluence. A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical or analytical field, and a basic understanding of software applications & infrastructure terminology are required. Experience with customer advocacy, process improvement, analytical analysis, and familiarity with the sports betting industry are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Delivery Manager will guide projects through the software development lifecycle, manage roadmap execution for feature development, and oversee day-to-day engineering operations. They will serve as the liaison between software engineers and cross-functional stakeholders, facilitate backlog prioritization, and provide transparent reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes. This role involves balancing resource constraints, maintaining product quality, and partnering with Release Managers to ensure regulatory compliance and delivery cadence.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Software development lifecycle

Roadmap execution

Product development

Engineering operations

Stakeholder management

Backlog prioritization

Risk identification

Launch planning

Resource management

Quality standards

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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