Sportskeeda - Senior Product Manager

About US:
Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan. Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ITRwrestling.com, TJRWrestling.net, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com, Deltiasgaming.com, and Primetimer.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.
Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).
ITR/TJR is a WWE+ AEW focused property with +10M monthly users. ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.
SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US. Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.
Primetimer is a leading digital destination for television enthusiasts, offering in-depth coverage, smart commentary, and breaking news on everything happening across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.
The Opportunity:
Location: Remote
Experience: 7+ years of experience
Nature of Employment: Full-time
Sportskeeda is seeking a Product Manager wherein the role is to help set up the vertical at Sportskeeda including both Content and Product offerings relevant to the enthusiasts. He/ she will be responsible for growing content and revenue for the vertical at Sportskeeda.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Product & Vertical Strategy Leadership
- Define and execute the long-term product and content vision for the sports vertical.

- Build scalable product features that enhance user engagement, retention, and monetization.
- Identify whitespace opportunities and new growth levers (content formats, tools, community features, data integrations).
- Translate audience insights into high-impact product enhancements.
2. P&L Ownership & Revenue Growth
- Own revenue, traffic, and profitability targets for the vertical.
- Drive monetization strategy across ads, affiliate, branded content, and emerging revenue streams.
- Optimize yield, session depth, retention, and lifetime value.
- Build quarterly and annual business plans aligned with company growth objectives.
3. Cross-Functional Product Execution
- Partner with Tech, SEO, Analytics, Growth, and Content teams to execute the roadmap.
- Liaise with external data providers and partners to enhance product offerings.
- Ensure SEO excellence across On-Page, Off-Page, and Technical initiatives.
- Lead experimentation (A/B testing, user behavior analysis, funnel optimization).
4. Competitive & Market Intelligence
- Benchmark against global competitors and identify actionable gaps.
- Build defensible content authority through product differentiation.
- Monitor industry shifts in sports media, fan engagement, and digital monetization.
5. Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Hire, mentor, and scale a global team of Product Managers, Editors, and Writers.
- Establish performance frameworks and content quality benchmarks.
- Drive a culture of accountability, experimentation, and data-driven decision making.
6. Data-Driven Growth & Optimization
- Own traffic growth strategy (SEO, discover, referral, partnerships).
- Use analytics to identify user behavior patterns and growth bottlenecks.
- Establish dashboards and KPI tracking for real-time performance management.
Requirements:
1. 7-10+ years of experience in product management, growth, or content-led digital businesses.
2. Proven track record of scaling content verticals or digital products for large publishers.
3. Strong understanding of SEO (On-Page, Off-Page, Technical) and content authority building.
4. Demonstrated experience owning revenue targets and driving monetization.
5. Strong analytical mindset with expertise in data-led decision-making.
6. Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced digital environments.
7. Passion for sports and deep understanding of fan behavior and digital consumption trends.