Senior Manager, Customer Lifecycle

FanDuel

• $127K — $159K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Customer Marketing or related fields, with at least 3 years in a management role
  • Proven track record of managing the full CRM lifecycle, from planning to performance optimization
  • Experience managing large budgets in a data-driven environment
  • Strong experience with AI technologies and technical proficiency
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple deadlines
  • In-depth knowledge of marketing technologies, including Customer Data Platforms and Email Service Providers
  • Exceptional communication skills for collaboration with team and upper management
  • Strong comfort level with data analytics for performance measurement
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Interest in I-gaming and sports betting is preferred
  • Experience in regulated industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement lifecycle marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention
  • Manage and optimize retention budget allocation for maximum revenue impact
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle strategy, from concept to execution and performance enhancement
  • Utilize marketing technology and data to create scalable, targeted campaigns
  • Drive segmentation strategies using data architecture insights to improve marketing effectiveness
  • Collaborate with Data Science on initiatives that utilize data-driven marketing strategies
  • Research competition and market trends to shape promotional strategies and pricing
  • Translate insights into actionable marketing strategies and customer experiences
  • Build partnerships with cross-functional teams for the successful execution of integrated campaigns
  • Support company-wide go-to-market strategies with strategic input
  • Define and oversee a testing roadmap for lifecycle innovation in partnership with Experimentation
  • Mentor and develop team members to foster a culture of growth and excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options, including low-cost plans
  • Mental health support and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off policy and sick leave
  • 401k plan with up to 5% matching contributions
  • Annual performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Commuter benefits and pet insurance options
  • Diverse range of health plans covering family planning benefits
Full Job Description
THE POSITIONOur roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for a Customer Lifecycle Senior Manager to optimize and grow our customer lifecycles to accelerate lifetime value. You will play a key role on the Customer Marketing team, providing operational excellence and strategic input. This role will collaborate with multiple departments within FanDuel including, but not limited to Data Science, Operations, Marketing Technology, Brand, and Product. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we deliver personalized, data-driven customer experiences that drive engagement, retention, and long-term value.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
  • Lead lifecycle marketing strategy to drive engagement, retention, reactivation, and customer lifetime value across core CRM programs
  • Own the performance of always-on lifecycle automations, continuously optimizing targeting, offer strategy, and customer experience to improve key KPIs (e.g., retention, reactivation, value per user)
  • Develop and evolve customer incentive and promotional strategies, ensuring the right offer is delivered to the right customer at the right time
  • Drive strategies to increase participation across lifecycle programs, ensuring a greater share of customers receive relevant, value-driven experiences
  • Partner closely with Data Science to leverage predictive models and customer insights to power targeting, personalization, and decision-making
  • Help shape the roadmap for advanced targeting and decisioning capabilities, prioritizing opportunities that drive measurable business impact
  • Bring analytical rigor to forecasting, planning, and performance evaluation, ensuring lifecycle strategies are both effective and efficient
  • Translate data and performance insights into actionable strategies across messaging, offers, and overall customer experience
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with CRM Ops, Martech, Product, Loyalty, and Creative teams to deliver high-quality, scalable campaigns
  • Partner with Loyalty teams to ensure lifecycle strategies integrate seamlessly with rewards programs and broader customer value initiatives
  • Lead and contribute to a structured test & learn roadmap, driving continuous optimization and innovation across lifecycle marketing


THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate
  • 8+ years of experience including 3+ years as people manager in Customer Marketing, CRM, Lifecycle Marketing, or related fields, with demonstrated ownership of performance-driven programs
  • Strong results orientation, with a track record of using data to drive decisions and continuously optimize performance
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate customer data and insights into actionable strategies across targeting, offers, and messaging
  • Experience working with Data Science or Analytics teams to apply segmentation, testing, or predictive models in marketing programs
  • Proven ability to manage and optimize marketing investment with a focus on efficiency and measurable business outcomes
  • Experience operating in cross-functional environments, partnering with Product, Martech, Analytics, and Operations teams
  • Familiarity with modern CRM and marketing technology platforms and how they enable personalization and automation at scale
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align across teams
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Avid interest in sports and sports betting or a strong willingness to learn
  • Experience working within a heavily regulated industry is a plus


PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

The applicable salary range for this position is $127,000 - $159,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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