THE ROLE
PlayOn is looking for a Product Manager who will help drive forward the user experience for the organization. They will be responsible for owning and executing initiatives that improve our customer-facing websites and applications. This role will specifically be responsible for reimagining our new high school athletic website experience. You will work closely with Product and Engineering Teams as well as other internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute this new experience, as well as future product enhancements and features.
As part of the Product Management Team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an extremely passionate and supportive team focused on building market-leading, innovative solutions. We move at a fast pace, following Agile processes that iteratively drive important business outcomes.
Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role include:
• Create and deliver a product experience for high school fans, managed by athletic directors and coaches, that offers a seamless experience to keep communities up to date on the latest and supports ancillary revenue products
• Develop and maintain a clear and comprehensive product roadmap that best delivers against our personas expectations and aligns with the company's vision, business goals, and user needs
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launches and adoption
• Manage communication around product roadmaps, timelines, and release plans to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to build out market-leading products and continue to improve and service the products over time
• Define and prioritize product requirements and features based on user needs, market trends, and business objectives
• Documenting and communicate objectives, requirements, and constraints for product features and releases
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
THE PERSON
• 5+ years of Product experience
• Experience building B2C products, including an understanding of advertising, SEO, and general website capabilities
• Possess strong decision-making and prioritization skills
• Be able to work independently, anticipating and resolving problems quickly to efficiently deliver high-quality product experiences
• Has experience working in an Agile environment
• Self-motivated and dedicated with proven creative/critical thinking capabilities
• Strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills
HOW YOU PLAY
Ownership over Participation - You take responsibility for achieving holistic outcomes, prioritize key objectives, and adapt quickly when situations require a different approach. You follow through even against the toughest challenges.
Team over Stars - You are a bridge builder, establishing processes and relationships with teams outside your own. You work to rally around common goals, find win-win solutions, compromise when necessary, and help others succeed.
Growth over Comfort - You are driven by a desire to grow and actively seek opportunities to expand your comfort zone, skills, and confidence. You embrace new challenges with curiosity, accepting discomfort and failure as opportunities to learn.
Fairness over Popularity - You approach decisions with a scientist’s mindset, challenging your assumptions and remaining objective. You consider long-term impact rather than relying on short-term gains, proactively seek others’ perspectives, and manage emotions in decision-making.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.
PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.
Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS
PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!
Some benefits we offer include:
• Competitive salary
• Multiple Medical options to choose from
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Open PTO Policy
• 401K plan with company match
• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.
What We Do
PlayOn! is the expert on high school communities.
Our mission is to honor and celebrate the commitment and achievements of high school students, parents, coaches, and teachers — inside the walls of the schools and in communities across the country. Our services, products and programs exist for students and teachers by students and teachers. Our corporate partnership program supports this mission by teaming up with organizations that share our values and seek to support our communities’ needs.
