DraftKings

Technical Project Specialist

DraftKings$123K — $154K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Technical Project or Program Management within IT, infrastructure, or security
  • Experience with cross-functional initiatives spanning IT, networking, and security
  • Strong grasp of IAM concepts like identity lifecycle, access provisioning, and authentication (SSO/MFA)
  • Familiarity with compliance-driven environments and knowledge of security frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with Agile tools like Jira for project management
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex IT program delivery focused on IAM transformation and security
  • Build and manage program plans, timelines, and success metrics across workstreams
  • Collaborate with teams in Enterprise IT, Network, Security, Compliance, and Technical Operations
  • Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and blockers
  • Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for stakeholders
  • Oversee the rollout of IAM capabilities including provisioning and governance
  • Facilitate Agile delivery practices to enhance team effectiveness
  • Report program progress, risks, and outcomes to technical and executive audiences

Benefits

  • Guidance through obtaining a required gaming license
  • Participation in a publicly traded technology company
  • Potential for bonuses and equity compensation
  • Access to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunity to drive high-impact security initiatives
Full Job Description
As a Technical Project Specialist, you will lead complex, cross functional initiatives across Enterprise IT, Networking, and Information Security, driving execution from planning through delivery. You will partner closely with Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to deliver high impact programs, starting with a company wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) transformation that will reshape how access is managed across the organization and directly impact security, compliance, and operational excellence at scale.

What you'll do
  • Lead end to end delivery of complex, cross functional IT programs, with a focus on IAM transformation and security initiatives.
  • Build and drive program plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics across multiple workstreams.
  • Partner across Enterprise IT, Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Compliance, and Technical Operations to align priorities and execution.
  • Identify, track, and manage cross team dependencies, risks, and blockers, driving resolution with clear mitigation strategies.
  • Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.
  • Lead rollout and modernization of IAM capabilities, including provisioning, authentication (SSO and MFA), authorization, and governance.
  • Facilitate Agile and hybrid delivery practices such as Scrum and Kanban, improving team effectiveness and delivery outcomes.
  • Provide clear, concise reporting on program progress, risks, and outcomes to both technical and executive stakeholders.


What you'll bring
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Project or Program Management within IT, infrastructure, or security environments.
  • Proven experience delivering cross-functional initiatives across Enterprise IT, networking, and information security (IAM experience strongly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of IAM concepts including identity lifecycle, access provisioning, authentication (SSO/MFA), RBAC, and governance.
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments with knowledge of security frameworks and audit requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira, including backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams, balance competing priorities, and maintain a clear source of truth across tools and teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across highly technical teams.
  • You bring structure to ambiguity, connect technical and business teams with clarity, take ownership of outcomes, and thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments.


Join Our Team

We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 123,200.00 USD - 154,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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