Product Manager, Lottery Draw Games

• Monitor game portfolios and recommend actions to maintain high performance
• Track industry games, trends, and promotions
• Serve as subject matter expert on draw and Fast Play games
• Research new game concepts, designs, add-on features, and bonus opportunities
• Lead game development with vendors and CLC departments for market introduction
• Recommend and manage research projects with gaming and research partners
• Use research data to inform new game development and evolve existing games
• Assess testing methods for accuracy and reliability
• Manage the product lifecycle of draw and Fast Play games
• Monitor KPIs and analyze game sales to identify weaknesses and profitable opportunities
• Recommend new draw and digital game introductions
• Collaborate with CLC departments and vendor partners on product lines
• Support game launches and ongoing game operations
• Create, review, and improve game development processes
• Evaluate and recommend prize structures, ticket designs, game user interfaces, system software requirements, and User Acceptance Testing
• Produce ad-hoc reports on promotions, sales performance, profitability, game activity, and retailer activity
• Define player segments and iLottery game promotions with Digital Marketing and CRM Managers
• Strategize multichannel advertising opportunities with the Advertising Director
• Maintain working knowledge of CLC Gaming System and iLottery platform functionality
• Collaborate with partner states and MUSL on multi-state games and act as primary liaison with internal stakeholders
• Provide game data and information for publications, lotteries, staff, and stakeholders
• Work some early mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends
• Perform occasional industry-related travel
• Report to the Director of Lottery Games

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, business, finance or a related field
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible product management/development experience
• Prior lottery experience is highly desirable
• Ability to compile, analyze and present data through reports and presentations
• Knowledge of new product development stages, project management techniques, basic statistical techniques, and MSO software
• Experience using Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, and File Transfer Protocol
• Skills in handling massive amounts of data and translating data into actionable plans
• Strong understanding of product research methodologies and plan execution
• Strong organizational skills, multitasking, prioritization, deadline management, strategic thinking, stakeholder expectation alignment, and marketing research techniques
• Ability to translate data into information and insights, collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including presentations to large groups
• Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and accountability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and highly accountable environment
• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organization
• Offer of employment is subject to Department of Consumer Protection licensing requirement
• Must submit a CLC application, cover letter, and resume

Demonstrates expertise in product management and development for draw and Fast Play games, leveraging data analysis and market research to inform game design and strategy. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Product Management Experience
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Game Development Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Lottery Industry Knowledge

• Product Development
• Data Analysis
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Statistical Techniques
• Game Design
• User Acceptance Testing
• KPI Monitoring
• Game Portfolio Management
• Prize Structure Evaluation

• Organizational Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Multitasking
• Relationship Building

• Department of Consumer Protection Licensing

• Lottery
• Game Development
• Fast Play Games
• Draw Games
• Gaming Research
• Promotions
• Market Introduction
• Digital Marketing
• CRM
• Multi-State Games

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Outlook
• File Transfer Protocol
• CLC Gaming System
• ILottery Platform