Director of Product
Forming part of the leadership team, Betsson Group is now looking for an experienced Director of Product who will be based in its HQ in Malta. The Director of Product will form part of the senior leadership team in the product organisation, being responsible for multiple product streams that are predominantly focused on the player experience and product platforms. Within this remit, the Director of Product will lead multiple product teams and be accountable for their performance. The Director of Product will work closely with the CTO, CPO and other senior leaders across the organisation, as well as their team, on formulating strategies and product plans to deliver on the group’s vision of having the best customer experience in the industry.
- Oversee the development and execution of the product development roadmaps for multiple products streams, ensuring priorities are aligned with company objectives, whilst steering the product team towards delivering leading products and player experiences.
- Ensure the product organisation is well-defined and optimised for its purpose.
- Instil a product culture that emphasises the customer experience, looks to deliver frequently and to high standards, and stimulates innovation and creativity.
- Mentor and inspire direct reports, with the goal of developing the next generation of product leaders for the organisation.
- Build effective and strong working relationships and communication channels across the organisation, ensuring a high level of collaboration with other teams.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and support the achievement of their goals.
- Oversee the end-to-end product development process, championing the use of effective product management techniques and the utilisation of data and analytics to drive product development.
- Champion the voice of the customer throughout the organisation.
- Act as an advocate for customer needs and preferences, ensuring that product decisions are influenced by customer insights and feedback.
- Ensure that key product metrics and KPIs are defined and measured to assess product performance and inform decision making.
- Assist and support the CPO in any matters that may arise from time to time.
- A relevant academic degree or qualifications would be considered a plus, but are not mandatory (nice-to-have)
- Highly experienced and skilled in product management, with a proven track record of delivering successful products from concept to launch (required)
- Strong leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to build, motivate and coach high performing product teams (required)
- Considerable experience in product leadership roles with online gaming operators (required)
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable product plans (required)
- Deep understanding of product management best practices, methodologies, and tools (required)
- Strong understanding of how to use data and analytics in product development, with proven experience in optimising user journeys and customer experiences (required)
- Passion for technology, innovation, and creating exceptional user experiences (required)
- Prior working experience with AI/ML driven products (nice-to-have)
- Considerable working experience with mobile apps (nice-to-have)
- Knowledgeable on both casino and sports betting products (nice-to-have)
- Experience working with remote / geographically distributed teams (nice-to-have)
- A humble and inspirational leader who leads by example, sets high standards, and fosters a high-performance culture (required)
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills (required)
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to present effectively to C-Level (required)
- A team player, with the ability to effectively influence and align cross-functional working groups (required)
- Professional working proficiency in English (required)
Betsson is a diversified, multinational gaming group whose history dates back to 1963 and which is now listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The group employs around 3,000 people of more than 75 nationalities across over 20 locations; Betsson AB is registered in Stockholm, while its operational headquarters in Ta' Xbiex, Malta, run the day-to-day business. Through brands such as Betsson, Betsafe and NordicBet, it offers casino, sportsbook and other gaming products in regulated markets across Europe, the Americas and Central Asia. Its proprietary technology supports a scalable model serving both B2C customers and B2B partners, with responsible growth and customer protection central to its strategy.