Product Manager, Founder In Training Program
Playbook Sports
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Product managementGoAgileJiraOnboardingSales
- Work
- On-site in Hoboken
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Product management92%Agile26%Jira9%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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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.