Product Manager - Third party platforms
The Product Manager - Third Party Platforms at Betsson Group is responsible for supporting and shaping the product adaptation for the African sportsbook, acting as the key product link to Central Sportsbook. This role involves translating business goals and market insights into sound product decisions, aligning with the central roadmap, finding synergies, and mitigating delivery risks. Additionally, the position supports ongoing optimization of the retail sportsbook and enables third-party capabilities for use across brands and markets.
Key responsibilities include acting as the product counterpart to the Africa commercial lead by clarifying goals, translating them into requirements, and maintaining a transparent backlog for Africa. The role also involves aligning African market needs with Central Sportsbook strategy, coordinating with Compliance and Legal to ensure regulatory fit, facilitating delivery with various teams, and partnering with the Retail channel to optimize the sportsbook setup. Evaluating and integrating third-party capabilities, providing structured product input during procurement processes, and owning integration plans end-to-end are also essential duties.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Product Manager within the sportsbook industry, with a deep understanding of African or emerging market betting behavior, sports culture, and competitive landscape. Strong collaboration skills across Tech, Trading, Commercial, Operations, Procurement, and Compliance are essential, along with excellent stakeholder management and structured communication abilities. Familiarity with regulatory processes, experience with third-party integrations, and fluency in English are required; proficiency in French is a strong advantage, particularly for Francophone markets.
Betsson Group offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, emphasizing innovation and collaboration. With a diverse team representing over 75 nationalities across a global network of offices, the company provides numerous challenges and opportunities for growth. Employees are encouraged to push boundaries and challenge themselves, making it an ideal workplace for those who thrive on excitement and continuous development.