Technology Manager

We are Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming is the leading GameTech company in Greece and one of the fastest-growing in the world, operating in 16 markets with 2 brands, Betano & Stoiximan.

We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.500 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to press play on potential?

We are Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming is the leading GameTech company in Greece and one of the fastest-growing in Europe, with the Stoiximan brand in Greece and Cyprus and Betano in Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Portugal, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Canada. Our aim is to leverage cutting-edge Technology in order to provide the optimum experience to those who trust us for their entertainment.

Let’s start with the role

At Kaizen, we operate in verticals, which represent the connection with our customers and the way that we are creating sustainable growth and seamless entertainment experiences. Each vertical (Sportsbook, Gaming, Account & Services, Rewards & Comms), as well as our core technology lines (Platform and International Expansion), consists of Technology and Product teams, whereas Site Reliability, Infrastructure and Data & AI, of Technology teams only.

The Technology Manager works closely with the Head of Technology and leads part of the technology function of the vertical. She/he is responsible for ensuring that delivery, performance and quality standards are met both from a people and product perspective in a sustainable manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead two or more cross functional data teams of approximately 10-30 people, setting performance goals, and ensuring the achievement of Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
• Maintains the roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization's business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with peers and key stakeholders from different product lines, to ensure high standards of delivery, quality and performance, flag potential obstacles and implement process improvements.
• Ensure constant information sharing between all the teams that she/he is in charge of, as well as across the verticals.
• Develop and maintain best practices for data governance, quality, security and privacy , in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Enable scalable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.
• Foster culture of continuous employee growth while ensuring high retention and engagement.
• Staffing the team by prioritizing the needs, identifying potential risks and being actively involved in the hiring process.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development opportunities for team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or related field of study, or equivalent experience;
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar position, having led data / analytics teams;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, negotiation and decision-making;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding.

💸Competitive salary package and bonus scheme.

👩‍⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family.

📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training for all your learning and development needs.

💰 Monthly allowance for lunch expenses.

💻Nice rigs - 2.5K monitor, latest i7, tons of RAM, fast SSD.

⭐Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework.