Director of Product

Description Department: Operations Location: Madrid The Director of Product is a compassionate, strategic, and inspirational leader responsible for the end-to-end development lifecycle of all GiG Core Platform products, including PAMs, LogicX, and Data, with potential oversight of additional departments in the future. This role is central to achieving our business objective of becoming the leading Tier 1 iGaming platform provider. The Director ensures that every product delivers exceptional value to both new and existing customers and the business, generating a high ROI and strong revenue opportunities. By fostering a partner-driven product culture, this leader is accountable for designing products that complement and enhance our current solutions, while analysing competitors and market trends to maximise revenue and enable a superior user experience. The Director of Product defines the “what” and the “why” of each product initiative, collaborating with technology teams to determine the “how” and the “when.” This role is pivotal in ensuring that GiG continues to operate as a product-led organisation, maintaining its reputation as a best-in-class platform provider. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the Product vision along with the Senior Vice President of Product, setting the strategic direction for Platform products in alignment with current and prospective partners, customer needs, revenue growth targets, and the overarching technical strategy. Collaborate closely with the Commercial and Technology departments to ensure the development of new and existing products, features, and services actively supports new revenue streams and upselling opportunities. Proactively identify emerging ideas and market trends to generate new opportunities, features, and potential product and revenue growth initiatives. Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers, ensuring the team structure evolves optimally in pace with organisational changes to achieve a target operating model. Institute scalable processes and innovations throughout the product lifecycle, maintaining efficient workflows and leveraging relevant data and information, such as sales and partner feedback, to continually enhance the user experience. Ensure all product requirement documentation is comprehensively completed, including financial analysis, to inform and prioritise the product roadmap and drive successful execution, detailing factors such as feasibility, timelines, cost, capacity, and Return on Investment (ROI). Manage multiple workstream roadmaps to support the business-prioritised initiatives. Ensure products and releases are launched accurately and on schedule, adjusting priorities in collaboration with key stakeholders and senior management. Consistently deepen the understanding of user and customer needs through rigorous research, stakeholder and customer feedback, and data analysis, conducting detailed reviews and implementing solutions to shape requirements, features, and final products. Establish pertinent metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, operational efficiency, and team performance, while continuously identifying areas for improvement. Work in tight collaboration with all Platform leadership, including Delivery, Sales, Operations, Managed Services, Finance, and People departments, to maintain constant organisational alignment and cross-functional cooperation. Support sales and business development efforts with third-party and potential external partners, possessing the capability to demo and showcase the Products effectively. Provide senior management with regular, typically monthly, updates on the progress of the roadmaps. Requirements Demonstrated business acumen and budgeting abilities. Develop a cohesive short, medium, and long-term product strategy, integrating input from both business and technology domains. Possess a strong understanding of the products under development and their market fit. Commit to the continuous advancement of product management expertise and business knowledge. Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and inspire cross-functional teams. Effectively influence stakeholders across the organisation to achieve alignment on product goals. Exhibit a strong passion for the customer experience and a proven track record of establishing strong, lasting relationships. Experienced in interpreting customer needs and conducting market trends analysis. 5+ years of experience in product leadership roles. Capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects, roadmaps, and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proven track record as a change agent and a strong strategic thinker. Demonstrated success in maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and across cross-functional teams. Employ a data-driven methodology for decision-making utilising key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Familiarity with various Agile and product frameworks. Possess strong organisational and leadership capabilities. Excellent communication skills. High aptitude for creative and complex problem-solving. Demonstrated business acumen and competency in budgeting. Benefits Great career development opportunities Hybrid working model International Health Insurance Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year) Birthday Day Off Me Time - 1 day off per year Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries Gambling Facilities and Casinos #J-18808-Ljbffr