[Hiring] Game Operations Manager @PrizePicks

Role Description

PrizePicks is seeking a strategic, leadership-oriented manager to oversee the tactical execution and long-term optimization of our pre-match projections. Moving beyond daily individual contributions, this role is responsible for bridging the gap between senior leadership and our technical analysts. You will lead a high-performing team to ensure operational excellence across multiple high-impact initiatives, including risk management, market expansion, and resource allocation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and organize complex scheduling and resource allocation to maximize team coverage and output.
• Standardize and scale end-to-end workflows to maximize departmental efficiency and output.
• Provide dedicated mentorship and performance management for direct reports focused on goal setting and team development.
• Oversee core pre-match operations, aligning risk mitigation strategies with the Trading and Optimization teams.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to execute market expansion and other Trading Data Platform initiatives.
• Represent Game Operations as a key contributor on high-priority, company-wide projects.
• Serve as the senior point of contact to resolve complex operational issues in time-sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to apply that skill efficiently.
• Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to elevate from routine operations to drive departmental efficiency, capacity planning, and scaling initiatives.
• Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines.
• Experience balancing leading and working within a team to achieve shared goals.
• Deep understanding of DFS, sports gaming industries, and the mechanics of player projection markets.
• Availability to work on nights & weekends to support as a leader if needed.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational strategies.
• Ability to take direction from Game Operations leadership.
• Must be able to obtain and be eligible for all required licenses, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related) is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Sports Gaming, Daily Fantasy Sports, or Financial Trading, with at least 1-2 years in a dedicated people-management or high-level supervisory role.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Annual bonus.
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!).
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked.
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.
• Lifestyle enhancement program.
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options).
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development.