Project Manager - FanDuel, Hybrid

Project 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 Position:
FanDuel is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Technology organisation. You will own the delivery of Casino specific technical programmes that improve our product, our stack, our delivery model and the lives of our engineers. We are not simply facilitators. We bring our technical depth to bear, helping to define complex solutions across multiple verticals, leading the technical trade-off discussions, owning the timeline, dependencies milestones, and risks, and being the single accountable owner for its successful delivery.

Your focus will be working with the assistance of senior TPMs and Engineering Managers to assist successfully delivering improvements to an existing technology platform or working to achieve a defined program’s goals. This could mean working across multiple teams within an Engineering vertical. To be successful, you’ll need to understand not only the consequences of technology decisions, but the larger business context, and have a hunger to learn and develop quickly.

You will grow into a subject matter expert for programs, partnering with product, commercial, and engineering to ensure we balance customer experience (quality, depth of features, etc.) with speed of delivery. You’ll work diligently to meet timelines, mitigate risks, and use data to drive your decisions. You’ll make sure you get the right input from Engineers to make the right decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of technical programs within Casino (with support)
• Collaborate with TPMS, senior TPMs and engineering leads to identify and address risks and issues within your programmes
• Assist in identifying and tracking dependencies between teams and projects.
• Contribute to program planning by providing accurate and up-to-date information.
• Assist in providing status updates to stakeholders and team members, with guidance from senior TPMs.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand architectural concepts and contribute to identifying potential weaknesses.
• Be a resource for program information within your domain and work on expanding your knowledge.
• Support resource allocation and priorities discussions under the guidance of senior TPMs.
• Assist in influencing teams and stakeholders to align with program goals.
• Escalate issues when necessary, under the guidance of senior TPMs.
• Contribute to trade-off decisions, especially as they pertain to immediate program needs.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a technical program management role, or equivalent experience working closely with engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and support program delivery.
• Basic understanding of engineering and technical program management concepts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the willingness to learn and improve.
• Familiarity with engineering processes and the ability to engage in discussions with engineers.
• An interest in architectural concepts and a willingness to learn more.
• Exposure to working with multiple teams or projects in a collaborative environment is a plus.
• Eagerness to grow and develop in the role with mentorship from senior TPMs and engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams across various departments, fostering an environment of open communication and shared goals to achieve collective success.
• Proven ability to set ambitious goals and continuously strive for improvement/Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving high-quality outcomes, consistently pushing for greater efficiency and performance.
• Committed to being a reliable and supportive team member, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Ability to make informed and confident decisions while bringing your own perspectives to the table. 
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders and customers. Ensures that decisions and actions have a positive, lasting impact by delivering solutions that exceed expectations, building trust, and fostering long-term relationships.

Benefits:

• €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.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.