Associate Director of Product, Access & Identity

About the Position

We are seeking an Associate Director of Product, Access & Identity to lead our team in Boston, MA. Join us to shape the future of authentication and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Define and drive the long-term product strategy and roadmap for Access & Identity, balancing customer experience, platform scalability, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the Access & Identity product portfolio, ensuring investments across authentication, account management, onboarding, and identity services align with company priorities and long-term platform strategy.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Legal, Operations, and Responsible Gaming teams to deliver secure, compliant, and customer-centric identity experiences.
• Drive the strategy for customer onboarding, authentication, and account management experiences that improve acquisition, engagement, retention, and operational efficiency.
• Use customer insights, experimentation, and performance data to identify opportunities to improve identity experiences and inform product investment decisions.
• Represent the Access & Identity organization in senior leadership and executive forums, influencing strategic direction, investment decisions, and cross-functional prioritization.
• Raise the bar for product management by establishing best practices for roadmap planning, stakeholder communication, team development, and product execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• At least 8 years of experience in Product Management at a large-scale, growth-oriented company, including at least 4 years leading and developing high-performing Product Management teams.
• Deep experience defining product strategy, building long-term roadmaps, and delivering complex platform capabilities across cross-functional organizations.
• Experience leading customer identity, authentication, account management, onboarding, or access-related platforms across web and mobile experiences.
• Strong understanding of platform architecture, security principles, authentication technologies, and regulatory considerations related to identity management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional teams, and drive strategic decisions across complex organizations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience using data and customer insights to prioritize investments and measure business impact.
• Experience building high-performing Product Management teams through coaching, mentorship, and thoughtful career development.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $160,000.00 USD - $200,000.00 USD per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and more.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members.
• Workplace lactation support and partnership with Care.com for backup childcare.
• Flexible PTO, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, financial planning support, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

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.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.