DraftKings

DraftKings

Senior Technical Program Manager, Data

Boston, MA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago
SQLSnowflakeDatabricksKafkaData EngineeringAgentic AIResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities.
  • Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology.
  • We're not waiting for the future to arrive.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Drive execution across cross-functional initiatives by managing dependencies, surfacing risks early, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining visibility into delivery progress and business outcomes.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
  • As a Senior Technical Program Manager, Data, you'll lead high-impact initiatives across our Sportsbook 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.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, Engineering Lead, or similar role within a data-intensive environment.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • a Master's Degree is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 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.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is 145,600.00 USD - 182,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
  • Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

Benefits

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is 145,600.00 USD - 182,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Company info

  • abiity to anticipate needs, challenge assumptions, and drive meaningful outcomes.
  • Deep Sportsbook or iGaming domain expertise, with experience supporting Trading, Sportsbook, Gaming, or closely related functions; abiity to anticipate needs, challenge assumptions, and drive meaningful outcomes.
  • At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas.

This listing is sourced directly from DraftKings's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.