Lead Product Manager - Operations

Details

Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Office:
Gibraltar, Malta
Type of Employment:
Full Time Permanent
Reference Number:
LCR0594

About Us

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

The role

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager to lead a team of Product and Project Managers focused on operational tools and readiness. In this role, you will define and drive the vision for the back offices and internal tools used by our operational teams within the online gaming unit. You will also oversee project coordination efforts to ensure operational teams are fully prepared for upcoming changes and initiatives.

This is a pivotal role at the intersection of operations, technology, and the wider organization. Your mission will be to lead the transformation of our operational systems, enhancing usability, scalability, and efficiency, so that our teams are empowered to perform their roles effectively and with confidence.

What you will do

Define and Drive Product Strategy
Set the strategic vision and direction for multiple products, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and operational needs.

Own the Operations Roadmap
Develop and manage product roadmap, ensuring priorities reflect both long-term strategy and near-term impact.

Decision-Making & Prioritization
Lead complex prioritization discussions, balancing business value, customer needs, technical feasibility, and operational readiness.

Data-Informed Decisions
Promote and support a data-driven approach to product development, encouraging validation of ideas through metrics, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Oversee Project Management and Operational Readiness
Provide leadership and oversight across project management activities to ensure your team prepares operational teams effectively for company initiatives.

Coordinate Cross-Product Initiatives
Oversee and align multiple product initiatives, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and efficient delivery across your team.

Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with senior leadership in commercial, compliance, engineering and operational teams to align on product and project goals. Act as a key voice in strategic discussions.

Leadership and Mentorship
Ensure your direct reports have appropriate training, tools and other resources to perform their jobs. Guide and mentor your team by providing feedback, sharing best practices, and supporting development.

Own and Drive Product and Team Performance Through KPIs

Define, track, and take ownership of the product and team's KPIs. Ensure targets are met or exceeded by aligning goals with strategic priorities, monitoring progress regularly, and driving accountability across the team.

Compliance obligations

Ensure that you adhere to the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations for your role.
Identify and raise any non-compliance incidents promptly to your line manager.
Challenge processes, policies and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group.
Complete all mandatory compliance training assigned to you.
Reach out to the Compliance Teams if unsure of any of your compliance obligations or the requirements are unclear.

How will success be measured in this role

Acting in line with FDJ UNITED values
Successful completion of all relevant training and other compliance activities that support FDJ's sustainable and responsible growth

Your experience

1–2 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Product Manager, or 3–5 years as a Product Manager, with a strong track record of ownership and delivery.
Proven experience developing and executing product strategies and roadmaps across multiple initiatives, from concept through to launch.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and align stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
Experience in the iGaming/Operations industry is a strong asset, particularly in navigating operational workflows and regulatory requirements.
Experience operating within cross-functional organizations, collaborating closely with engineering, design, data, and business stakeholders.

Our Way Of Working

Our world is hybrid.

A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self-organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way.

Application Process

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.