Product Owner

Marketing Sliema, Malta


Description

About us:

ARRISE powers Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier of player-favourite content to the iGaming
industry.
We are a software development and services company delivering end-to-end digital solutions.
Headquartered in Gibraltar with offices around the world, including Malta, Romania, India,
Canada and Bulgaria, we are a global team of over 5,000 talented individuals with decades of
experience across multiple industries and professions. Together, we form a cross-functional
powerhouse that is driven to deliver.
This role is with the ARRISE group powering Pragmatic Play.

The role:

Are you a dynamic and passionate individual with a blend of creative flair and strategic acumen?
We are seeking a dedicated Product Owner to spearhead an exciting new project that revolves
around Pragmatic Play’s games and celebrating its player-favourite hero characters.

This role calls for an individual who possesses the rare combination of creativity, analytical
prowess, and exceptional organizational skills. As the Product Owner, you will take the helm of a
transformative journey, starting with the launch of a captivating website, while orchestrating
cross-functional teams, harnessing the power of pop culture, and delving deep into fan
dynamics.

Responsibilities:


  • Project Management: Lead the initiation and planning of an imaginative project thatshowcases games and hero characters. Collaborate with stakeholders to define the project scope, objectives, and key results. Ensuring that deliverables are achieved on schedule and that potential bottlenecks are proactively addressed.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Assume responsibility for the successful launch of an engaging website, collaborating closely with developers, designers, and content creators. Manage timelines, milestones, and dependencies to ensure a seamless launch.
  • Ongoing Development: Oversee the continuous development and enhancement of the project, driving the expansion of website content, interactive features, and engagement initiatives.
  • Strategic Vision: Develop a holistic vision for the project, drawing inspiration from pop culture, mainstream gaming, and prominent brands outside of the iGaming industry to infuse creativity and innovation into every aspect.
  • Fandom Expertise: Leverage your passion for comics, graphic novels, and fandom culture to deeply understand fan desires and expectations. Strategically implement this knowledge to curate content that resonates with our audience.
  • Brand-Fan Alignment: Establish a strong connection between the Pragmatic Play brand and the audience's desires by integrating fan-centric elements into the project. Understand fan behaviour, preferences, and engagement patterns to optimise the project's impact.
  • Analytical Insight: Utilise data and analytics to monitor project performance, gather insights, and make informed decisions for continuous improvement and optimisation.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and manage direct reports, including creatives and content writers, fostering a collaborative environment that harnesses each individual's strengths and expertise.

Key skills:

  • Creative Visionary: A demonstrated passion for pop culture, mainstream gaming, and an understanding of fan dynamics, comics, and graphic novels.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, bridging creative and technical aspects to achieve common goals.
  • Strategic Thinker: Capacity to think strategically and translate creative ideas into actionable plans that align with business objectives.
  • Excellent Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate project vision, progress, and results to stakeholders.
  • Brand-Fan and Fandom Knowledge: Familiarity with fandom culture and an understanding of what resonates with fans, translating that understanding into impactful insights, assets and results.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, or Game Design.
  • Relevant industry background in a creative role, such as a design agency or gaming.
  • Experience with website launches, content creation, and digital engagement.
If you are a forward-thinking individual with a passion for pop culture, gaming, and fan
engagement, and if you're ready to shape a transformative project from concept to ongoing
success, we would love to hear from you!