Location
Premier League Offices, Paddington, London, W2 1HQ

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Contract type: Fixed term, maternity cover to March 2028. The Premier League’s digital media channels play a vital role in growing the global reach of the competition, increasing engagement among football fans while supporting member Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial partners. The Senior Product Manager is a key role within the Digital Media Team, responsible for translating product strategy into clear, prioritised roadmaps for the Premier League’s fan-facing digital portfolio. This role leads the development and ongoing improvement of high-quality, connected experiences across web, app and connected TV platforms. The successful candidate will be an experienced product professional with a strong track record of developing successful consumer digital products, leading complex cross-functional delivery and line managing other Product Managers. They will combine strategic thinking with attention to detail, sound judgement, strong stakeholder management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world, inspiring fans, communities and partners globally. The League operates in over 1.2 billion homes across 189 countries and manages competition organisation, broadcast and commercial rights, youth development, intellectual property protection, community programmes, international development and liaison with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer committed to an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. Our hybrid-working model offers flexibility to work from home some days each week, with office attendance and site visits as required.

The role includes leading the definition and prioritisation of product roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives and fan needs; line managing, coaching and developing Product Managers; partnering with Content, Data, Delivery, Technology, Marketing and Commercial teams to translate needs into coherent requirements and measurable outcomes; overseeing the end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to optimisation; providing clear direction to designers, developers, analysts, QAs, agencies and technology partners; leading product discovery with user research and data specialists; monitoring product performance, audience behaviour and competitor activity; working closely with the Product Operations Manager and other Product Managers to ensure platform success; and managing multiple vendors and internal teams to maintain a high standard of user experience across all Premier League platforms.

Experience
- Substantial experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Manager managing high-traffic, consumer-facing digital products across web and app.
- Proven ability to translate product objectives and user needs into clear, prioritised roadmaps and deliverable plans.
- Experience taking independent ownership of complex digital products balancing development, operational requirements and time-sensitive delivery.
- Experience in consumer digital products within sport, media, entertainment, finance, betting or live-data environments.
- Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary development teams, agencies and multiple external technology suppliers.
- Skilled in using customer research, product analytics, experimentation and market insight for evidence-based decisions.
- Experience delivering complex digital products involving live, frequently changing or data-rich customer experiences.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to align colleagues and external partners around priorities and delivery decisions.
- Commercial awareness including managing budgets, suppliers, agencies or strategic technology relationships.
- Strong technical literacy with the ability to work confidently with engineering, architecture and delivery specialists.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to make complex information clear and compelling.
- Collaborative and inclusive working style with confidence to challenge constructively and build trusted relationships.
- Proactive, resilient and accountable with sound judgement, excellent organisational skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment.
- Knowledge of, or strong interest in, football and the Premier League.

About you
A strategic thinker with attention to detail and sound judgement, committed to continuous improvement. You are an experienced leader who can manage and develop teams in an inclusive and accountable environment. You have excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and align diverse teams and partners. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are proactive and resilient, and have a passion for delivering outstanding digital experiences to fans globally.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience in product management and leadership within digital consumer products is essential.