Service Manager

FanDuel

$103K — $129K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in IT change management or related roles
  • Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and change management principles
  • Experience managing changes in cloud-based environments, preferably AWS
  • Hands-on experience with ITSM workflow tooling (Jira, ServiceNow etc.)
  • Experience or exposure to AI enablement, automation, or agent-based task orchestration within ITSM
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously improve the IT change management framework
  • Lead the end-to-end change lifecycle from planning to post-implementation reviews
  • Evaluate and assess proposed changes for impact across infrastructure and applications
  • Develop and enforce robust change governance adhering to SOX controls
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure effective change execution
  • Define and track change success metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Champion the adoption of AI-enabled change management practices

Benefits

  • Array of health plans including fertility, family planning, and mental health support
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
  • 401k with up to a 5% match
  • Commuter benefits and pet insurance
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities based on performance
Full Job Description
THE POSITIONOur roster has an opening with your name on it

As a Service Managerat FanDuel, you'll be a champion of reliability and performance, partnering closely with engineering teams, your fellow service managers, tech ops, and third-party vendors to use data, innovation, and collaboration to keep our technology stack and critical customer experiences running at their best. You'll contribute to shaping processes, implementing best practices, and driving initiatives that ensure optimal availability, stability, and efficiency across all business domains. You'll also play a key role in preparing for major events like the NFL Season Start, the Super Bowl, and the Triple Crown, working alongside our Operational Engineering team to deliver a seamless customer experience when it matters most.

In This Role You Will
  • Oversee one or more business units (e.g., Data), ensuring the implementation and continuous improvement of best-in-class processes and service management practices.
  • Maintain Operational Readiness and Risk Reviews for new features, products, and services, ensuring robust standards, clear runbooks, effective support models, and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Partner closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to identify service improvements and implement scalable solutions that enhance reliability and performance.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators and service metrics, using data to drive decisions, highlight risks, and recommend enhancements.

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
  • Deliver day-to-day management activities of your assigned service, including oversight of tickets, coordinating escalations, and supporting operational processes.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of service processes, workflows, and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, IT Ops, and other teams to resolve issues and relay customer feedback.
  • Monitor key service metrics (e.g., response times, resolution rates, customer satisfaction) and use data to recommend improvements.
  • Identify potential areas of risk and partner with technical owners to propose backlog items or mitigation measures to maximize service availability.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, SLAs, and industry best practices.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, technical curiosity, and continuous learning within the team.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
  • Hands-on experience delivering technical services or support in a customer-facing environment.
  • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in technical service/support roles.
  • Experience in SaaS and cloud services.
  • Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks.
  • Experience with compliance, regulatory, or other relevant certifications (e.g., SOX).
  • Familiarity with AI and automation technologies is a plus; an interest in exploring how AI can enhance operational efficiency is encouraged.


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 $103,000-$129,000 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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