Head of Product, Marketing Services (m/f/d)

OVERVIEW

At Sportradar, we are at the forefront of digital advertising and marketing for the sports and igaming industry. We leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies to deliver outstanding results for our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Product to lead our dynamic team in the development and execution of industry-leading advertising products, including Demand Side Platforms (DSP), Paid Social, Paid Search, and Data Products.

As the Head of Product, Marketing Services (m/f/d), you will be responsible for defining and leading the product vision and strategy across our comprehensive suite of advertising and marketing services. You will guide the direction, enhancement, and overall management of our products to ensure they meet the needs of our clients and stay ahead of market trends. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in digital advertising, product management, and team leadership.

THE CHALLENGE

• Strategic Vision and Leadership:
  • Define and articulate a clear vision and strategy for all product lines, ensuring alignment with the broader business goals.
  • Lead and inspire a team of product managers and related staff, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance.
• Product Development and Management:
  • Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept through development, go-to-market, and continuous improvement.
  • Prioritize product initiatives based on business objectives, market research, and customer feedback.
  • Work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure product success and alignment with user needs.
• Market Analysis:
  • Continuously analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for new features, enhancements, and potential new products.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to inform decisions and measure the effectiveness of product strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management, team members, and external partners to ensure expectations and objectives are met.
  • Serve as the product evangelist, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and with media as needed.
• Financial and Operational Oversight:
  • Manage the product budget, ensuring resources are properly allocated for optimal product development and profitability.
  • Establish metrics and key performance indicators to measure product performance and impact.

YOUR PROFILE

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in product management, with a focus on digital advertising and marketing technologies.
• Proven track record of successfully leading the development and management of digital advertising products, e.g. DSPs, CMPs, DMPs, DCRs, Social or Search products.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of up to 10 people.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or related field.

OUR OFFER:

• The opportunity to work and develop within an inspiring and fast-growing company 
• The possibility to help shape the future of Sportradar. All developers are directly contributing to products used by our clients in the global sports business. 
• Involvement in shaping your own workday and career through a high degree of freedom to choose technology and your personal development path. 
• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US). 
• A company culture that promotes social aspects, sports, physical exercise and fun.  
• Education and training, like German and English courses and Sportradar eAcademy
• Exciting job field with the opportunity for personal development
• Tickets for sports events and concerts, as well as darts, table football, and table tennis for after-work sports activities in the office
• Team activities, like Happy Hours or marathons.
• Sportradar takes over the full costs of € 365.- for the Öffi-Ticket (Jahreskarte in Vienna) for you.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working model, combining home office and work from the office.

While we value the opportunities to work from home, we truly believe that being together, and sharing ideas, opportunities, trials and tribulations with teammates make us stronger and more innovative – individually and as a company. We strengthen the fibers of our Company each and every day, just by being together. For this reason, we operate a hybrid model where we are in the office 3 days a week.

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

We relocated to our office near the Nordbahnviertel in the 2nd district of Vienna in Q1/2024. Due to the top inner-city location, we are excellently connected to the public transport network and the cycle path network and are therefore very easy to reach. In addition, we offer our employees a state-of-the-art infrastructure near the center of the most livable city in the world.