Head of Product (iGaming & Sports Betting)

A high-growth iGaming and Sports Betting operator is building a next-generation product function in Cape Town and is seeking an experienced Head of Product to lead product strategy, governance, and performance across a multi-jurisdictional operation. This is a pivotal executive leadership role for a commercially sharp leader who understands fast-scaling digital businesses, regulated environments, and the pace of the online betting industry. You will act as the strategic product partner to the executive team, ensuring the organisation is positioned for sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory excellence. The Opportunity As Head of Product, you will take full ownership of the product function, leading vision, roadmap, delivery governance, and product performance across sportsbook, casino, and the wider player experience. You will play a central role in shaping product strategy, driving measurable growth, and ensuring product decisions are grounded in player value, commercial outcomes, and operational realities. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall product strategy, planning, and execution aligned to company growth objectives Oversee product roadmaps across sportsbook, casino, payments UX, and player account journeys Deliver accurate, timely product reporting to executive leadership across KPIs, roadmap progress, and value delivery Drive product performance analysis, conversion optimisation, and engagement-led growth initiatives Ensure strong product governance, delivery discipline, and readiness controls within a regulated environment Manage third-party and internal dependencies across platform providers, suppliers, and product delivery partners Partner with technology, UX, operations, compliance, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact releases Oversee prioritisation frameworks, experimentation, and continuous improvement cycles across products Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing product team as the organisation expands Support new market entry initiatives including localisation requirements, regulatory constraints, and product readiness Requirements Proven experience in a senior product leadership role (Head of Product / Product Director / Senior Product Lead) Strong product experience within iGaming, Sports Betting, FinTech, or high-growth digital businesses Deep expertise in product strategy, roadmap ownership, and outcome-driven delivery Experience operating in regulated or multi-jurisdictional environments Strong leadership capability with experience building and managing product teams Advanced product analytics capability including funnel metrics, cohort behaviour, and experimentation Strong working knowledge of UX, agile delivery, and platform/vendor integration realities Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive level Why This Role Executive-level impact within a fast-scaling international operator Strategic leadership exposure across multiple markets and product verticals Opportunity to build and shape a modern, data-driven product function Competitive executive compensation and performance incentives Cape Town-based role within a high-performance, innovation-focused environment If you are a commercially driven product leader ready to influence strategy, drive measurable growth, and build market-leading player experiences, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the product future of a scaled iGaming operator.