At Champion Data, our dedicated team are united by sport and driven by data. We strive to revolutionise and transform sport data globally by leveraging our cutting-edge technology and expert team, ensuring we deliver the best possible outcomes for our partners and clients.
About the jobChampion Data has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Product Manager to join our team!The Product Manager oversees product development, collaborates with stakeholders to define strategy, and sets direction and goals. They create product roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives and ensure successful outcomes. The Product Manager leads discovery by identifying user needs, gathering requirements, and validating solutions. They also deliver clear user stories to the development team to maintain alignment with product goals.Key ResponsibilitiesStakeholder EngagementEnsure there is buy in from stakeholders on all product decisions.Facilitate goal setting and desired outcomes with stakeholders.Delivering progress and reports on goals and desired outcomes.Product Strategy and VisionCommunicate the product's vision to stakeholders, development team and product metrics and user insights to develop product and track product metrics for measuring and validating product strategy and desired outcomes.Research and document the competitors in the industry.DiscoveryUndertake various types of user research with users to better understand their problems.Reduce uncertainty around product strategy by conducting experiments with users.Turn the results of research and experiments into epics and features to achieve desired outcomes.Managing Product BacklogProvide well written stories which include acceptance criteria.Ensure there is an adequate number of stories prepared for development team to work on.Review backlog to ensure order reflects the products priorities and desired outcomes.Overseeing Product DevelopmentProvide product leadership to product's development team.Outline products desired outcomes and deliverables to product's development team.Ensure development teams sprint goals align with product's desired outcomes.Documenting and communicating products development through release notes and product videos.Manage Legacy ProductsDocument and Prioritise issues/bugs for legacy products.Work with champion data BAU team on resolving issues with legacy products.Manage legacy products as they transition thought the sunset process to end of life.
About You3 – 5 years experience as a product manager working effectively with cross-functional teams, or in a similar role in the software development industry. OR10 Years of Industry Experience in sports products software, analytics, customer facing digital or broadcast media.Deep understanding and experience with Agile methodologies.Experience in sales or marketing is an advantage.Hands-on experience in software development, infrastructure, and web technologiesSkilled in developing technical stories to enhance scalability and support architectural planning.Demonstrate a strong understanding of system components, APIs, integrations, and data structures.Ability to think critically about any situation, questioning assumptions, challenging processes, knowing when to use which skill or tool, or even managing your own time to make sure you are balancing the core elements of the job.Show empathy, whether it's empathising with our customers or our colleagues.Have a developed curiosity to fully understand a problem from all angles, to want to gather information from a diverse range of sources, and to understand how outcomes would have an impact on success.Think strategically, beyond the work currently in progress to what comes next and ensuring that all work aligns with company goals, strategy, and vision. Provide facilitation to bring together our team and stakeholders to bring out their insights, get everyone on the same page, and drive to decisions.Demonstrate leadership by setting a direction and getting everyone to rally around that goal.Coach others in becoming product people and leaders.Run experiments to test ideas and proposals. Formulating hypotheses, identifying assumptions, and creating/executing plans to test them.Conduct user research to collect evidence to better understand our customers.
Tell me more about Champion DataFor over 20 years, Champion data has been at the forefront of delivering sports stats globally. With a global presence in Australia, the USA, the UK, and Asia, we specialise in real-time data collection, storage, analysis, distribution, and visualisation. We track every play and movement, delivering unbeatable game intel through seamless integration systems. Our unrivalled visual packages, in partnership with leading media outlets, ensure a sensational sports broadcast experience. We work across numerous major sports, including AFL, NRL, Football, Horse Racing, World Netball, LIV Golf, Tennis, and Lacrosse. As we continue to expand globally, we aim to solidify our position as the leading sports data company.At Champion Data, our people are at the core of our success, driving the innovation and passion that underpin our company culture. By joining our team, you will be part of a motivated group with a 'can-do' attitude, eager to embrace challenges and committed to personal and professional growth. At Champion Data we will enable you to be your own champion.
Our Core Values:To challenge the Playbook / To be an Elite Partner / To Champion Team
Why Join Champion Data?We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, financial support for setting up a remote workspace and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. Our team culture is vibrant and supportive, including regular social events, team lunches, and more. We also provide extensive employee benefits, including access to our wellness program and additional leave through Mindful Me Days. What benefits does Champion Data offer the team in Australia?Mindful Me Days: Four days per year dedicated to your wellbeingFlexible Working: Our team works globally in a hybrid environment, which includes two weeks per year, during which you can work remotely from anywhere worldwide.AUS Office: Access to a newly renovated office in Southbank, Melbourne.Our spaces: all of our offices have great end-of-journey facilities; including showers, wellness/prayer room & gamesEmployee Assistance Programs: 24/7 Access to financial support and counselling Wellness Incentive: To help support your home office setup or contribute towards a wellness activity/service of your choosingGet to the Game: Funds towards tickets for you and your family/friends to attend sporting events globally.Advance You Learning and Development: Annual budget to spend on learning and development activities plus Brain Block Time, this is time set aside monthly to learn or study. LinkedIn Learning: Access to an external learning platform LinkedIn LearningSocial Events: Including an annual Family Day & Volunteer Day Paid Parental LeaveWhen you join Champion Data, you will have the opportunity to step into a fast-growing, dynamic business during an exciting period of expansion. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to collaborate with diverse clients across the sports, technology, and broadcast media industries.We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Champion Data.#thestorybehindthegame