Title:  Director, Product Management

At Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together!

Position Title: Director of Product Management

Reports To: President, Exacta Systems

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Overview

The Director of Product Management at Exacta Systems will be a visionary and results-driven leader to

champion our product delivery initiatives. In this role, they will be responsible for managing the product

development lifecycle, driving innovation, and aligning our offerings with market demands and

customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams,

delivering cutting-edge products, and scaling development processes in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Defines and drives product vision and strategy taking full responsibility for the product roadmap

• Develops a strong team of product managers/owners and designers through recruiting, training, and ongoing coaching

• Leads the product roadmap prioritization through the evaluation of data, customer behavior and feedback, financial analysis, and stakeholder input

• Defines and is responsible for go to market strategy including pricing, target customers, product messaging, and metrics for measuring success in collaboration with Sales/Marketing, Product Development, and Field Support departments

• In collaboration with senior engineering team, creates a culture of empowered product managers that are focused on delivering business results

• Leads strong collaboration efforts between user experience design and engineering to ensure product solutions are valuable, usable, feasible, and viable

• Oversees collaboration with cross functional business teams in order to ensure successful product launches

• Reinforces a culture of data-driven decision making

• Develops into the recognized expert on our company’s customers and users

• Gathers feedback from our customers to understand their desires and pain points

Requirements

• Experience defining, driving, and executing product strategy in gaming or online business through a strategic and effective roadmap

• Experience owning complex products and working with senior and top-level stakeholders

• Ability to communicate cross-functionally: being tech-savvy with engineering/product teams, along with being able to navigate conversations about cost structures, margins, market share, compliance, product positioning, and brand with marketing, finance, legal, and operations teams

• Top-tier collaborator with high level of emotional intelligence

• Deep knowledge of UX & Design/Software Development/Program Management

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication and presentation skills in order to effectively describe, educate, and persuade

• Experience in an Agile environment

• Strong background in UX and Design in the gaming industry

• Desire to take initiative in identifying and improving established processes

• Passionate about creating great online/mobile products

• Desire to learn about the horse racing market and to develop a deep understanding of our industry, business, and target customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Casino systems experience, particularly in central determinant, CMS, or progressives, is a plus, but not a requirement

• Slot management experience is a plus, but not a requirement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.