Senior Product Lead (m/f/d)
We are looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Product Lead – Casino & Innovation to join Sportradar’s Playradar (iGaming) division, based in the Vienna, London, Ljubljana or Munich office. Reporting directly to the VP Product, you will own the strategic direction of the casino and interactive gaming portfolio, defining what Playradar builds next and ensuring every product delivers an outstanding player experience and commercial value.
This is a highly influential leadership role for an experienced product professional with exceptional product intuition, strong commercial thinking, deep gaming expertise and a passion for innovation. You will shape the long-term product vision, identify new market opportunities, drive product innovation and set the quality bar across the portfolio. Working closely with Product, Design, Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Sports Rights Holders and executive leadership, you will take end-to-end ownership of the product lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and validating concepts through gameplay definition, product quality, launch readiness and continuous optimisation.
Playradar operates like a fast-growing start-up within Sportradar, combining an entrepreneurial environment with the scale and reach of a global technology company. The role offers the opportunity to significantly influence the future of the portfolio and become a key driver of Playradar’s long-term success.
Responsibilities include defining and driving the long-term product vision and strategy for the casino and interactive gaming portfolio; identifying new product categories, gameplay concepts, mechanics and market opportunities; deciding which opportunities move into development based on customer value, commercial potential and strategic fit; evaluating market trends, player behaviour, emerging technologies and competitor offerings; and partnering with executive leadership on strategic priorities and investment decisions.
You will lead product discovery through market research, player insights, competitive analysis and data-driven decision-making. You will drive innovation initiatives using emerging technologies, AI capabilities and rapid prototyping; explore new gameplay mechanics, gamification concepts, sports-infused gaming experiences and future product categories; validate concepts through prototypes, customer feedback and market evaluation; and build product concepts, business cases and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.
You will take end-to-end ownership of products from initial concept through launch and continuous lifecycle management. This includes defining gameplay, product features, user experience and product requirements with Product, Design and Engineering teams; driving product decisions throughout development; ensuring releases meet Playradar’s quality standards; partnering with the Design Lead on gameplay, UX, visual execution and player experience; challenging priorities and assumptions to maximise product quality and business impact; and facilitating product reviews and final product approvals.
You will define and own product success metrics across the portfolio, using player behaviour, product analytics and commercial insights to optimise products after launch. You will monitor player engagement, retention, monetisation, revenue contribution, ROI and overall portfolio performance, and drive lifecycle decisions including feature evolution, optimisation, scaling and retirement.
You will build trusted partnerships across Product, Design, Engineering, Commercial, Operations and executive leadership; provide strategic product leadership across multiple teams and initiatives; align business objectives, customer needs and technical execution; collaborate with Sports Rights Holders and external partners; support and mentor Product Managers; and contribute to the evolution of Playradar’s product management practices and operating model.
Applicants should have 8+ years of Product Management experience, including significant leadership experience within the Gaming, Casino Games or Interactive Entertainment industry. You should have a proven track record of defining and delivering commercially successful gaming products and product portfolios; deep understanding of player behaviour, game mechanics, monetisation models, retention strategies and product lifecycle management; strong product vision; experience leading product discovery, innovation and concept development; a strong commercial mindset; outstanding strategic thinking and analytical capabilities; experience defining product KPIs and optimising products through player insights, analytics and experimentation; excellent stakeholder management skills; and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Nice-to-have experience includes leading multiple product teams or mentoring senior Product Managers, an established network and strong market knowledge within the global gaming industry, experience with Sports Rights Holders or sports-related products, AI-powered product development, rapid prototyping and innovation frameworks, high-growth or scale-up environments, and modern product operating models and portfolio management practices.
Sportradar offers a collaborative environment with colleagues from around the world, social events and team-building activities, flexibility and autonomy, flexible working hours, a Global Employee Assistance Programme, Calm and Reulay wellbeing apps, and online training videos. The role is fully office-based, as the company values in-person collaboration, knowledge sharing, fast decision-making and team connection, although certain exemptions may apply depending on location. The minimum monthly salary is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with overpayment considered depending on qualifications and working experience.