Product Owner (3-Year Contract)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

The Department

Since 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has been a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s sports and entertainment landscape, driving innovation while contributing to the betterment of society. We are seeking motivated individuals eager to help shape the future of sports and entertainment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you value creativity, collaboration, innovation, and love a challenge, this opportunity is for you.

The Job

1. Backlog Ownership & Sprint Prioritisation

• Own and maintain a well-structured, prioritised backlog aligned with the PM strategy
• Break shaped features into detailed epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Keep the backlog refined and ensure sprint readiness
• Make day-to-day scope and prioritisation decisions to unblock delivery teams

2. Detailed Requirements & Specification

• Write clear, complete, testable user stories with functional rules, flows, and edge-case scenarios
• Define and maintain “Definition of Ready” and “Definition of Done.”
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX, Data, and Architecture to ensure feasibility and quality
• Serve as the primary owner of requirements documentation end-to-end — no BA handoff

3. Sprint Execution & Clarification

• Lead refinement and support sprint planning with engineering and Scrum Masters
• Provide continuous clarification to developers and QA throughout the sprint
• Resolve ambiguity and remove blockers related to requirements or scope
• Accept sprint work and ensure delivered increments align with business intent

4. Testing Support & Release Readiness

• Partner with QA to define test scenarios, edge cases, and coverage
• Validate functionality during QA, UAT, and pre-production checks
• Ensure operational readiness and coordinate with Channels, Trading, CSII, Operations, and Customer teams
• Support PM and business teams on launch preparation and training materials

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Trading, Compliance, Legal, Security, and Operations to ensure detailed requirements include all regulatory and operational constraints
• Manage communication across squads and ensure stakeholders understand the scope and changes
• Coordinate with Engineering Managers on capacity, sequencing, and dependency management

6. Post-Launch Monitoring & Iteration

• Work with PM and Data teams to evaluate launch performance and customer behaviour
• Identify defects, edge-case failures, or enhancement opportunities
• Feed iterative improvements into backlog for future sprints
• Monitor production issues and ensure clear, accurate defect reproduction steps

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of wagering products, customer behaviour, and market dynamics
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing product lifecycles
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello)
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues in the wagering industry
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for the wagering industry and delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Minimum 3 years in product management or UX design with a proven track record
• Experience managing product development projects and system requirements (backend and frontend)
• Solid experience in agile teams; certification as Product Owner or Scrum Master is a plus
• Experience in user acceptance test planning and execution is an advantage

Apply Now!

We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

Add horsepower to your career today. If you do not meet all of the requirements but still believe you can make a difference, please apply.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.