WelcometoSSM · 18 hours ago
Digital Sports Strategy & Innovation Director
Ontario, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
CA$126K/yr - CA$188K/yr
7+ years expOntario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is seeking a Digital Sports Strategy & Innovation Director to develop and execute the sports product strategy and strategic initiatives. This role involves leading digital and omnichannel sports strategies, partnering with various teams to drive growth, and monitoring the sports betting landscape to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Lead the development of digital and omnichannel sports strategies, financial objectives, and growth opportunities that increase player participation, customer and retailer satisfaction, and online presence while aligning to enterprise priorities and responsible gaming commitments
Set and articulate a clear digital organizational vision by assessing organizational health, aligning enterprise priorities, and diagnosing complex, cross-team issues related to prioritization, goal alignment, and delivery impact
Partner with Sports, Digital Product Owners, Retail Sports counterparts, Digital Player Development & Engagement and Centres of Excellence to advance long-term sports vision, category strategy, partnerships, and initiatives that drive growth across retail, online, and emerging channels
Act as a subject matter expert and strategic leader to guide digital product teams, resolve complex business challenges, facilitate stakeholder alignment, remove delivery barriers, and support effective decision-making
Influence and advise on sports customer experience, marketing strategy, investment mix, and ROI by leveraging customer insights, market intelligence, performance data, and best practices, support divisional planning and prioritization
Monitor the sports betting landscape across North America and globally to identify emerging trends, technologies, partnerships, and cross-sell opportunities, building strong internal relationships to execute sports strategy effectively
Partner closely with lab teams, product owners, Digital Player Development & Engagement, Brand & Marketing, Retail Sports Product, Digital Product Managers, Digital Customer Experience and Design, and Enterprise CX teams to translate strategy into executable business requirements and represent the voice of the digital sports customer across product verticals
Qualification
Required
University degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree considered an asset
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in an enterprise strategy or product strategy role
Deep understanding of brand, marketing, digital, and service-based environments, with strong ability to translate technology and business insights into effective product and marketing strategies that drive measurable impact
Proven experience developing and leading strategies across multiple, matrixed teams and lines of business, including shaping multi‑year product roadmaps, marketing visions, and go‑to‑market strategies amid competing priorities
Strong partnership builder with a track record of creating trust, securing executive sponsorship, and collaborating effectively with Product Management and cross‑functional teams to deliver portfolio‑level outcomes
Analytical and empathetic problem solver who can assess complex, long‑term business challenges from multiple perspectives, understand user needs, market positioning, and competitive dynamics, and drive practical solutions
Excellent communicator with experience supporting product and marketing execution in agile environments
Preferred
Background in marketing strategy or business development considered an asset
Benefits
Group Benefits Plan: Eligible employees and dependents have access to comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage (permanent employees only).
Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements (permanent employees only).
Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.
Company
WelcometoSSM
Sault Ste. Marie defines work, life balance & affordability in a welcoming, urban setting with quick access to outdoor adventure.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase