Product Director

BettingJobs is partnering with a rapid growth iGaming operator seeking to expand their team with a Product Director.

This role is full time based in the Costa Rica, San Jose office. No Remote option avalbile.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full lifecycle of new products from inception to launch, across all verticals (sports, casino, lottery, horseracing).
• Define product strategy, market positioning, and roadmap, in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Lead and align IT, Development, QA, Marketing, CRM, Operations, Compliance, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and manage detailed product plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and key deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectations at all levels.
• Understand player needs and market trends, ensuring products meet user demands and commercial goals.
• Use data, research, and business analysis to validate product strategies, KPIs, and post-launch performance.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate risks throughout product development and launch processes.
• Refine and optimize product processes based on feedback, results, and evolving business objectives.

Requirements:

• 10 years’ experience in Product Management, ideally within online gaming, sports betting, casino, lottery, or similar digital industries.
• Proven track record delivering complex products end-to-end, handling ideation, development, GTM strategy, and post-launch performance.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience working cross-functionally across IT, Development, Marketing, Commercial, Operations, QA, and Compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and operational realities.
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills—can juggle multiple products and timelines effectively.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.
• Familiarity with agile and waterfall methodologies; comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and collaboration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication skills—able to influence at executive level while driving day-to-day operational progress.
• Experience working with remote and international teams a plus.