In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.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.
What You'll Need to Have - 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
Education and Experience - Education:Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or related) is preferred.
- Experience: 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.
Where you'll live - While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates. #LI-Remote
Working at PrizePicks The typical salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process. This application period will remain open for 30 days. We're committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.
Date Posted: 5/20/26
Benefits you'll receive: In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:
- 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
