Technical Program Manager

DraftKings

Boston, MA

Full Time

Mid Level

123k-154k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

We're defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming. Here, "impossible" isn't part of our vocabulary. You'll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They're worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. The company is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology organization headquartered in Boston, operating in the regulated gaming industry.

Key Responsibilities

Build strong relationships across Engineering, Product, Trading, and Ops to understand roadmap priorities and dependencies.
Help define technical requirements and scope for Trading related projects.
Break down complex initiatives into actionable plans and well-scoped tickets.
Track timelines, risks, and status updates, and drive accountability across teams.
Coordinate cross-team workflows and ensure smooth handoffs between platform and feature teams.
Participate in sprint planning, grooming, retrospectives, and team standups.
Maintain program documentation and share clear updates with stakeholders.
Partner with stakeholders across the Sportsbook vertical to flag dependencies, align timelines, and avoid bottlenecks.
Support broader TPM practice development by sharing templates, playbooks, and process improvements.
Bring a proactive mindset and a steady hand to fast-moving, high-stakes programs.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Technical Product Manager, or Engineering Lead, preferably in a product-heavy environment.
Strong understanding of technical systems, backend workflows, and how cross-team integrations work.
Experience working with Engineering and Product teams to ship projects in iterative cycles.
Comfortable writing requirements, documenting assumptions, and tracking progress across multiple stakeholders.
Hands-on SQL experience for exploring data, validating changes, or debugging.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS), APIs, and data pipelines.
Excellent communication and organizational skills—ability to keep teams aligned and informed.

Nice to Have

Experience with data pipelines and cloud platforms like Snowflake and AWS.
Experience in a regulated gaming environment or with obtaining gaming licenses.

Qualifications

Educational background or certifications are not explicitly specified but implied experience in technical program management roles.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $123,200 to $154,000 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
Guidance through the process of obtaining necessary gaming licenses if applicable.

Working at DraftKings

We are a fast-growing, innovative, and collaborative team committed to building extraordinary experiences in sports and entertainment. Our culture emphasizes grit, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with a focus on responsible gaming and shaping the future of the industry.

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