Programme Manager - FanDuel, Hybrid

Programme Manager - FanDuel, Hybrid

About Betfair Romania Development:
Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:
The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.
Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

About the Brand:
FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favourite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.

The role:
As a Programme Manager at FanDuel technology, you will be a leader in the Engineering organisation. You will work as part of the Delivery team to oversee, measure and deliver multiple programmes and projects aligned to your assigned workstream.

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of the organisational objectives within your Casino workstream as well as champion a culture of continuous planning, owning the domain roadmap and working to mature the delivery function in Casino. You will manage a team of Technical program managers and work hand in hand with engineering and product leadership to ensure the success of the workstream.

You will perform a vital role within Casino delivery and so you will need to be a driven, self motivated, strategic thinker to ensure the goals of the team are being met, and if not, how to make the necessary changes to get there.
You will have the opportunity to define and promote Delivery best practices, share knowledge, and identify and execute on improved efficiencies of Technical Delivery, driven by data and insights.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• People management of Technical Program Managers
• Prioritisation, planning and allocation of delivery resource within their workstream (TPMs)
• Challenging ongoing alignment with strategic objectives
• Resolving conflicts over scarce delivery resource
• Identifying and managing programme interdependencies
• Assessing true level of aggregate program risk
• Monitoring progress against key outcomes
• Managing successful programme and project delivery within their workstream, providing support to TPMs and SEMs
• Ensuring a minimum of 3-month rolling roadmap is committed within their workstream in accordance with Continuous planning
• Governing best practice across the delivery function
• Facilitating programme efficiency retrospectives to drive improvements
• Understanding how the workstream is performing against the objectives and have an improvement plan to raise the maturity level of delivery, improve efficiency and drive faster delivery of programs

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required:

• 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience or 3+ years in portfolio management. Alternatively, program manager experience working closely with Engineering teams or experience as an Engineering Manager driving programs.
• Experience managing a team of Technical Program Managers or Software Engineers.
• Proven track record of ownership and driving programs with experience of Lean, agile and more traditional methodologies
• Advocates of change and innovation, understanding the importance of data-driven decision making and the value of delivery and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated experience of force multiplying - the ability to influence teams to work harder together, understanding an placing value on individual strengths and weaknesses to achieve the best result
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Background with engineering programs. You can engage in an effective discussion with Engineers.
• Experience in the engineering field with an understanding of how to leverage processes to deliver more effectively
• Ability to understand architectural concepts such as scaling, robustness, etc.
• Emotional intelligence, understanding the importance of empathy and how to interact in a professional manner
• Approachable and open-minded with an ability to work well with people at all levels
• Proven track record of driving cross functional teams to produce plans and roadmaps, with a firm grasp of what good looks like when it comes to managing risks, issues and dependencies.

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events

Disclaimer:
We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

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