Senior Associate Portfolio Manager

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Senior Associate Portfolio Manager, you'll drive game releases across the finish line by owning the operational workflows behind launch execution. Supporting Black Throne Studio, you'll work closely with Game Producers, Engineers, QA, and Product teams to move new games and features seamlessly from development through QA, submission, and release. In this role, you'll manage tooling, timelines, and risk management, designing scalable workflows that bring high-impact titles to market with speed and precision.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full release lifecycle for games and features, ensuring smooth and successful launches.
• Translate regulatory updates and team inputs into clear requirements, and timelines.
• Maintain real-time dashboards, trackers, and documentation to provide visibility into schedules, dependencies, and risks.
• Coordinate across QA, Engineering and Operation teams to align on launch windows, internal reviews, and submission timelines.
• Track bugs and blockers, working closely with Engineering and QA to drive quick resolution.
• Identify and escalate risks early, ensuring issues are addressed before they impact delivery.
• Continuously improve tooling, workflows, and documentation to scale release operations as we grow.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 3 years of experience in production coordination, program operations, or release management, ideally within gaming or tech environments.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, AirTable, and Google Workspace.
• A data-first, detail-obsessed mindset with the ability to quickly learn and optimize new tools and workflows.
• Clear and confident communication skills that foster alignment across teams.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple disciplines and priorities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a drive for process improvement and execution excellence.

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.

About Us

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.