Senior Technical Program Manager, Data

Senior Technical Program Manager, Data (Sports book Trading)

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Data, you'll lead high-impact initiatives across our Sports book Trading domain, driving the strategy, execution, and outcomes behind critical data apps and platforms. You'll partner with Engineering, Product, Analytics, Trading, and Data teams to identify opportunities, define what needs to be built, and shape how solutions come to life.

• Own the Data App strategy for the Trading vertical, partnering with Product, Analytics, and Engineering to prioritize high-impact work, define roadmaps, measure success, and proactively identify opportunities before they become requests.
• Translate complex business challenges into well-defined technical solutions by conducting independent research, validating stakeholder needs, defining requirements and acceptance criteria, and ensuring teams are solving the right problems.
• Drive execution across cross‑functional initiatives by managing dependencies, surfacing risks early, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining visibility into delivery progress and business outcomes.
• Raise the quality bar for technical delivery by establishing clear requirements, success criteria, and scalable processes that enable Engineering teams to move faster while maintaining high standards.
• Champion AI adoption across Data, Engineering, and Analytics teams by identifying opportunities for automation, developing AI agents and reusable skills, and embedding AI‑powered workflows that improve productivity and decision‑making.
• Stay closely connected to production systems and business operations, proactively monitoring incidents, supporting triage efforts, and ensuring teams learn from operational challenges.
• Contribute to the growth and effectiveness of the TPM organization by mentoring junior TPMs, sharing knowledge, documenting solutions, and developing frameworks, tooling, and best practices that elevate the broader team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; a Master’s Degree is a plus.
• At least 4 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineering Lead, or similar role within a data‑intensive environment.
• Deep Sports book or iGaming domain expertise, with experience supporting Trading, Sports book, Gaming, or closely related functions; abiity to anticipate needs, challenge assumptions, and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Proven experience leveraging AI to transform team workflows, including building and deploying AI agents, automation solutions, or reusable skills that drive measurable improvements in productivity, delivery, or decision‑making.
• Strong SQL skills and a data‑driven mindset with an ability to independently analyze data, validate assumptions, and use insights to inform decisions.
• Hands‑on experience with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Sigma, along with a strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data architecture.
• Experience with Kafka or real‑time streaming technologies is a plus.
• Exceptional technical communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into clear requirements, detailed technical specifications, and actionable plans that enable Engineering teams to execute effectively.
• Highly organized and self‑directed, with a track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives, bringing structure to ambiguity, and building alignment across Engineering, Product, Analytics, and executive stakeholders.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is  USD –  USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Draft Kings will guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

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