Product Manager, Founder In Training Program

Playbook Sports

Hoboken, NJFresher26m agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
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Product managementGoAgileJiraOnboardingSales
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On-site in Hoboken
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Not stated by the employer.
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About the Role

This is a hands-on role for a builder who wants real ownership fast. You'll work closely with the CEO and CTO, alongside the Senior Product Manager, COO, and development team, to ship features, launch AI-powered tools, and get partners live on the platform. You will own real pieces of the product from day one and have a direct voice in the roadmap. Over 18 months, you'll learn how a fast-growing software company runs from the inside. By the end of the program, you'll move into a permanent role that fits your strengths and goals. This role offers real upside in both equity and career growth.

Who We're Looking For

  • Early-career talent, including recent graduates, people a few years into their careers, and career switchers who are determined to break into sports and tech.
  • A genuine interest in product management, technology, and sports or entrepreneurship.
  • Sharp problem-solvers who break down messy problems and follow through.
  • People who are curious about AI tools and excited to put them to practical use.
  • Strong communicators who can work with developers, partners, and executives.
  • A bias for action: you get things done, learn quickly, and take ownership without waiting to be asked.
  • Comfortable working without a clear roadmap and figuring things out as you go, including picking up technical concepts quickly.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Ship Product

  • Own defined features and projects from spec to launch, working directly with developers and QA.
  • Write clear specs and JIRA tickets, and keep sprints moving and work on track.
  • Run QA and testing on releases, and help triage and prioritize bugs.
  • Support product discovery and customer research, and bring what you learn back to the team.
  • Contribute ideas and input to quarterly roadmaps, and help execute against them.

Put AI to Work

  • Help build and launch AI-powered features and workflows across the platform.
  • Prototype and test new tools with real partners, and measure what works.
  • Use AI to speed up internal workflows, documentation, and training.
  • Use AI to be a well-rounded builder: ideate a concept, document it, and develop it yourself. (If you can take an idea from rough concept to working prototype with AI tools, that's a major plus.)

Partner Onboarding and Implementation

  • Guide new partners through onboarding: discovery, setup, data migration, configuration, and go-live.
  • Deliver product training and hands-on guidance so partners see quick wins early.
  • Build playbooks, documentation, and resources that make onboarding faster and repeatable.
  • Track onboarding metrics and partner satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Sales for smooth client handoffs.
  • Share structured partner feedback with Product and Engineering.
  • Work with Marketing and Support on training and self-service content.

Program Highlights

  • Real ownership, early.
  • Direct access to leadership.
  • Learn by doing.
  • Accelerated career path.
  • Financial upside: Meaningful equity options.
  • Sports-centric culture.

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