FanDuel is looking for a Vice President to join the Sportsbook leadership team to drive new growth opportunities and innovation in our sportsbook business model. Working with the General Manager of the FanDuel Sportsbook, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team with significant exposure. This role will have specific focus on identifying and delivering transformational projects that enrich our strategy and deliver real impact. THE GAME PLAN - Everyone on our team has a part... more details
ABOUT FANDUEL
FanDuel Group (“FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.
FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey , Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.
Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
THE ROSTER
At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.
THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
FanDuel is looking for a Vice President to join the Sportsbook leadership team to drive new growth opportunities and innovation in our sportsbook business model. Working with the General Manager of the FanDuel Sportsbook, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team with significant exposure. This role will have specific focus on identifying and delivering transformational projects that enrich our strategy and deliver real impact.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
- Lead the creation & deployment of new Sportsbook growth strategies that raise the bar for customer and business outcomes across the Sportsbook portfolio.
- Oversee the refinement and elevation of our new state launch strategy to ensure we maximize the expanding footprint of legalized sports betting to grow our leadership position.
- Identify new growth opportunities within our existing Sportsbook business and work with adjacent teams to ensure we capture incremental opportunities.
- Bring fresh thinking and ideas from adjacent categories to unlock latent growth within the Sportsbook category. This includes but is not limited to initiatives around loyalty, personalization, merchandizing, and more.
- Lead a transformation / innovation-focused team that sources, develops and delivers complex cross functional innovation projects from ideation to execution
- Foster a strong culture of innovation and transformation among a high-performing team
- Develop a deep understanding of FanDuel’s business and competitive positioning, as well as the sports wagering landscape, to better inform our strategy
- Liaise with global Flutter partners in UK&I, Australia, and beyond to identify opportunities to leverage best practices and drive operational efficiencies across the global Group
- Serve on the leadership team of the Sportsbook General Manager’s organization and act as a trusted advisor
THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
- Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a business leader in management / strategy consulting, product, commercial or growth roles. Operating experience is strongly preferred.
- Energizing and emphatic leader that is passionate and effective at building and developing high performing teams.
- Expansive & Strategic thinker with a strong track record of innovation & delivering growth
- Exceptional communicator and influencer with strong executive presence
- Significant experience in cross-functional collaboration within large organizations / on complex projects is strongly preferred Strong customer empathy and consumer product sensibilities
- Prior knowledge and interest of sports and technology industries are preferred; ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the industry and company will be critical to success
- Experience managing a P&L highly desirable but not required; however, must understand the different components of a P&L Demonstrable history of operating in organizations with rapidly evolving scope and complexity
PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right
From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
- An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
- Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
- Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
- Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, “We Are One Team!” We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included. We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!
The applicable salary range for this position is $216,000 - $270,000, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
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