Technical Program Specialist

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 Technical Program Specialist, you'll drive high-impact data initiatives that unlock smarter, faster decisions across the company. You'll partner with Analytics, Engineering, and Product to turn bold ideas into scalable solutions—bringing clarity to complex challenges and momentum to cross-functional efforts. Whether you're translating strategy into execution or steering priorities across squads, you'll keep the Global Data Team aligned, focused, and delivering results that matter.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Engineering, Product, Analytics, and cross-functional stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver strategic data initiatives.
• Translate high-level business goals into actionable technical requirements, backlog items, and success metrics.
• Own and manage product backlogs for one or more data squads, continuously refining priorities based on stakeholder needs.
• Drive end-to-end program execution by facilitating Agile ceremonies, identifying dependencies, and managing project risks and timelines.
• Act as a key connector between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication across workstreams.
• Leverage your technical acumen in SQL, Python, and cloud or data platforms to support data validation, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
• Help shape scalable, reusable TPM processes and frameworks to uplevel the discipline across the organization.
• Communicate program status, risks, and strategic context clearly and consistently to leadership and key partners.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any relevant combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a data-driven role such as Technical Program Manager, Data Analyst, Product Owner, or similar.
• Strong proficiency in SQL or Python with the ability to navigate datasets, validate changes, and troubleshoot issues.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Snowflake and a solid understanding of ELT pipelines or data workflows.
• Experience translating ambiguous business goals into clear, testable technical specs.
• Strong organizational skills and a track record of delivering programs in fast-paced, Agile environments.
• Excellent communication skills that build trust with cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset that brings structure and clarity to complex, high-stakes programs.

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.