Senior Product Manager - Sports Data Platform & Sports Betting
5 days ago
City of London
At Champion Data, our dedicated team are united by sport and driven by data. We strive to revolutionise and transform sport data globally by leveraging our cutting-edge technology and expert team, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for our partners and clients. About the job We’re building the next generation of our Sport Data Platform — and we need a Senior Product Manager with real-world European sports and betting experience to help us shape it Reporting to our Chief Product Officer based in Melbourne Australia and working directly with our CTO in the UK, you’ll combine product expertise with deep market knowledge to ensure our platform is competitive, relevant, and commercially successful. You’ll conduct client research, develop user personas, identify product gaps, analyse competitors, and guide feature development — bringing the voice of the market into every decision we make. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of product strategy, industry insight, and hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead product planning and delivery for the Sport Data Platform, • Bring expert knowledge of European sports and betting markets to guide strategy, • Conduct market and competitor research to identify gaps and opportunities, • Develop detailed customer personas and map user journeys, • Translate research findings into clear requirements for engineering teams, • Act as a product ambassador in client meetings and industry discussions About You • 5+ years in product management, product ownership, or senior product specialist roles, • Direct experience in sports betting and/or European sports industry, • Proven track record delivering complex platform or data products, • Strong analytical skills and experience with persona development and product gap analysis, • Confident communicator with both technical and commercial teams Please note that this is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will need to spend a couple of days a week with our team in either London or Leeds. Tell me more about Champion Data For over 20 years, Champion data has been at the forefront of delivering sports stats globally.With a global presence in Australia, the USA, the UK, and Asia, we specialise in real-time data collection, storage, analysis, distribution, and visualisation. We track every play and movement, delivering unbeatable game intel through seamless integration systems. Our unrivalled visual packages, in partnership with leading media outlets, ensure a sensational sports broadcast experience. We work across numerous major sports, including AFL, NRL, Football, Horse Racing, World Netball, LIV Golf, Tennis, and Lacrosse. As we continue to expand globally, we aim to solidify our position as the leading sports data company. At Champion Data, our people are at the core of our success, driving the innovation and passion that underpin our company culture. By joining our team, you will be part of a motivated group with a ‘can-do’ attitude, eager to embrace challenges and committed to personal and professional growth. At Champion Data we will enable you to be your own champion. Our Core Values: To challenge the Playbook / To be an Elite Partner / To Champion Team Why Join Champion Data? We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, financial support for setting up a remote workspace and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Our team culture is vibrant and supportive, including regular social events, team lunches, and more. We also provide extensive employee benefits, including access to our wellness program and additional leave through Mindful Me Days. What benefits does Champion Data offer the team in the UK? • Mindful Me Days: Four days per year dedicated to your wellbeing, • Flexible Working: Our team works globally in a hybrid environment, which includes two weeks per year, during which you can work remotely from anywhere worldwide., • UK Office: Access to a co-working space in Soho, London., • Our spaces: all of our offices have great end-of-journey facilities; including showers, wellness/prayer room & games, • Employee Assistance Programs: 24/7 Access to financial support and counselling, • Wellness Incentive: To help support your home office setup or contribute towards a wellness activity/service of your choosing, • Get to the Game: Funds towards tickets for you and your family/friends to attend sporting events globally., • Advance You Learning and Development: Annual budget to spend on learning and development activities plus Brain Block Time, this is time set aside monthly to learn or study., • Go1 Learning: Access to an external learning platform Go1, • Social Events: Including an annual Family Day & Volunteer Day, • Paid Parental Leave When you join Champion Data, you will have the opportunity to step into a fast-growing, dynamic business during an exciting period of expansion. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to collaborate with diverse clients across the sports, technology, and broadcast media industries. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Champion Data. #thestorybehindthegame