Director of Sports, Product
Position: LeoVegas Spain
We are looking for a Director of Sports, Product to lead the next phase of our product evolution, focusing on product optimization and discovery. This senior leadership role requires a high‑level strategic thinker with a strong eye for design and a proven ability to lead a product team of approximately 15 to 20 people. The Director will be crucial in defining what we're building and why, ensuring a great user experience, and driving strategic outcomes.
You Will Be Responsible For:
* Leading the team in the new phase of product work focused on product optimization and discovery.
* Defining and driving the product roadmap in line with our overall strategy.
* Identifying opportunities to drive our product strategy and achieve desired outcomes.
* Managing a team of 15 to 20 people and driving departmental growth.
* Bringing a strong focus to the design side of things and ensuring an exceptional user experience.
* Building a visual story around the product strategy to align internal teams.
* Driving cross‑functional alignment, delivering clear product communication, and influencing decisions through data‑backed insights.
Our Successful Candidate Will Have The Following:
* Product Vision & Visual Storytelling – ability to drive, develop, and evangelize the product vision for an 18‑28 month window. Use visual storytelling to communicate and explain the product vision to the team and the business.
* Focus on Outcome over Output – outcome‑driven, focusing on commercial and behavioral impact; expert in tracking and defining business and product metrics that drive business goals.
* Design / Usability Focused – represents the voice of the customer; deep understanding of customer behavior, user friction points, and knowledge of modern design patterns from sports betting or related industry.
* Cross‑Industry & Trend Synthesis – synthesizes product innovations and trends across industries, leveraging strong product intuition to convert platform/customer insights into high‑value hypotheses for an improved sportsbook player journey.
* Leadership – strong track record of leading and developing product teams by providing strategic context based on data‑driven insights and opportunities.
Nice‑to‑have Skills
* Previous experience working on similar, high‑level products within a reputable company.
* Strong industry experience in sports betting.
Benefits
* Hybrid work policy (3 days a week of working from home)
* 4 weeks of workation (T&C apply)
* 300 EUR wellness contribution annually
* Cobee – benefits app with flexible compensation and discounts
* Health insurance (Alan)
* Life insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (free emotional, legal, and financial support)
* Short Fridays – we work until 16:00
* Complimentary snacks and drinks in our offices, Monday breakfast and Wednesday fika
* Team and office social events throughout the year
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