Handle Recruitment are looking for a Digital Product Manager, this is a super exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a global sports tour, within one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
Central London (office-based, 5 days per week) with frequent travel to tournaments and events
Permanent | Full Time
Salary up to £60,000 based on experience
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a Digital Product Manager to own and evolve its digital ecosystem (website, app, and Player Portal, plus broadcast integrations), while shaping the roadmap for future digital products that deepen fan engagement, support players, and unlock commercial growth.
The successful candidate will take ownership of key digital initiatives across owned and operated platforms, delivering best-in-class digital experiences that balance audience needs with business priorities.
Availability for out-of-hours work may be required during tournament weeks (Monday-Sunday). The successful candidate will be expected to travel to tournaments on a rotational basis with other team members and provide remote support when not travelling, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver a clear product vision and roadmap for the organisation's digital platforms, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives and audience needs.
- Lead the ongoing development of the website, app, and Player Portal, with a focus on scalability and future digital product innovation.
- Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery and requirements gathering through to launch and iteration.
- Support the integration of live sports data (scores, stats, insights) into digital platforms and broadcast products to enhance fan engagement.
- Drive the growth of content and experience capabilities across the digital portfolio, with a strong focus on app innovation, video, and interactive features.
- Partner closely with Content, Commercial, Communications, Broadcast, Operations, Player Services, and wider internal stakeholders to align priorities and deliver high-quality output.
- Utilise data insights and fan behaviour to inform product decisions, measure success, and continuously optimise performance.
- Champion seamless, intuitive, and engaging user experiences that increase engagement, retention, and frequency of use.
- Support the evolution of the digital stack to ensure platforms are robust, scalable, secure, and future-ready, including evaluating new tools and technologies.
- Evolve a data-ready tech stack that supports consumer data collection, segmentation, and targeted fan communications.
Requirements
- 6+ years' experience in digital product management, preferably within sports, media, or entertainment.
- Experience working on high-traffic consumer platforms (web, app, or OTT).
- Good understanding of APIs, CMS platforms, identity stacks (SSO/CRM), analytics, and cloud environments.
- Exposure to live streaming, VOD workflows, or sports data products is highly desirable.
- Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable product improvements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits of joining our client:
- Competitive salary.
- International travel!
- Private health insurance (including dental cover) after completion of the probationary period.
- Enhanced pension scheme (salary sacrifice available): employer contribution of 8.34%, with a minimum employee contribution of 4.17%.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- 25 days annual leave, plus birthday leave.
If you would like to proceed your application to the next stage, apply below today!
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