VP Product, Sports
Job Summary
This is a defining Product leadership opportunity at Legend.
Our Sports business is entering its next chapter. Were bringing together world-class technology data design and product expertise to build exceptional experiences for millions of sports fans around the world - and were looking for a VP Product to lead and shape what comes next.
Reporting directly to our Chief Sports Officer youll lead Product and Design across our global Sports portfolio and play a pivotal role in shaping both what we build and how we build it.
Youll influence the strategy behind some of the most recognized brands in sports betting and media turn ambitious business goals into compelling product visions and bring those visions together into a clear roadmap.
Our ambition is to evolve our products beyond highly used and engaging tools into experiences that become an essential part of how sports fans make betting decisions - deepening engagement growing our member base and creating greater value for both our customers and the business.
This isnt about maintaining the status quo. Its about taking our Product function to the next level.
Youll evolve our Product operating model strengthen the partnership between Product Design Engineering and commercial leadership and embed data customer insight and experimentation more deeply into the decisions we make.
Youll champion how AI can transform not only the products and experiences we create but the way our teams discover and deliver.
This is a role with genuine scale visibility and influence. If youre energized by transformation motivated by building outstanding teams and excited by the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a growing global business this could be your next big move.
We value different perspectives and experiences so if this opportunity excites you but you dont meet every qualification listed below we still encourage you to apply.
- Set the bar for Product and Design leadership. Lead coach and develop Product and Design leaders and teams across our international markets creating the conditions for exceptional thinking and execution.
- Turn ambition into a global product vision. Partner with Pillar leadership to define compelling product visions for our properties and connect them through a cohesive Sports-wide roadmap - balancing global opportunities and commercial agreements.
- Create clarity and drive outcomes. Translate business and product strategy into focused priorities actionable roadmaps measurable outcomes and consistently high-quality execution.
- Evolve how Product works at Legend. Lead the next evolution of our Product operating model strengthening how teams plan prioritize collaborate and deliver while building strong alignment across senior stakeholders.
- Make insight a competitive advantage. Embed analytics competitor intelligence user insight discovery and experimentation into product development enabling teams to make sharper decisions and validate them faster.
- Shape whats next with AI. Identify and apply AI opportunities that accelerate how we build and unlock smarter more valuable experiences for our customers.
- Significant experience leading Product teams in ambitious consumer technology businesses with the leadership range to operate across multiple brands markets or product areas.
- A strong track record of defining product strategy and turning bold vision into successful measurable execution.
- Experience building and evolving high-performing Product organizations operating models and delivery practices - and leading teams successfully through change.
- A deeply data-informed approach to Product combining analytics experimentation customer insight and commercial judgement to make better decisions.
- Exceptional people leadership with a genuine passion for coaching and developing Product Managers Product leaders and Designers.
- Strong executive stakeholder management with the confidence to influence challenge constructively and build alignment alongside a track record of partnering closely with Engineering to turn product strategy into scalable high-quality experiences.
Experience in high-growth consumer businesses such as sports betting gaming digital media marketplaces or e-commerce would be highly valuable.
1st: Initial Chat with Talent Partner (45 mins via Zoom)
2nd: Interview with Hiring Manager (1-hour video via Zoom)
3rd: Take-home task - you will be given 3 days to complete the task and present it back to the team Interviewer 1 and Interviewer 2 (Hiring Manager) (1 hour video via Zoom)
4th: Short working session/case with team Interviewer 1 Interview 2and Interviewer 3 (1-hour video via Zoom)
5th Final interview
- Super smart colleagues to work alongside and learn from.
- Engaging development opportunities at all levels.
- Tailored flexibility for your work-life balance.
- Annual discretionary bonus to reward your efforts.
- Paid annual leave PLUS a well-deserved break to recharge your batteries during the festive season! Our offices are closed between Christmas and New Years allowing you to enjoy downtime without dipping into your annual allowance.
- Exciting global Legend events where we unite in person to ignite our shared passion and unveil the exciting strategies for the year ahead!
Unlock your full potential by joining the Legend team. To support you on this journey we provide an extensive array of benefits and perks as outlined in our global offerings above. For country specific benefits please reach out to your talent partner.
Required Experience:
Exec
About Company
Specialising in Sports Betting, Personal Finance, and Gaming, we're pioneering digital solutions that captivate over 105 million users worldwide.