Mobile Product Manager

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ABOUT THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen in our Digital Product & Technology team for a Mobile Product Manager. This is your chance to lead the next generation of fan-facing mobile experiences for the AFL, driving engagement across our digital platforms, with a strong focus on the mobile app product and strategy. You'll shape, deliver, and evolve fan experiences across the AFL's mobile app suite, while collaborating on cross-platform initiatives to ensure fans are connected to the game anytime, anywhere. You'll ensure that our mobile apps deliver seamless, intuitive and high-quality experiences for fans, while also coordinating with other AFL digital platforms to ensure a cohesive and connected ecosystem.

On any day you may be:

•  Leading the mobile product strategy by delivering the roadmap for AFL mobile apps, balance fan needs, commercial opportunities and evolving the platform long term
• Developing features and initiatives to encourage regular app usage, increase session time, strengthen connection to the game, and deliver monetization opportunities aligned with commercial objectives
• Enhancing features that drive logged-in user engagement, creating compelling value proposition for registered users, leveraging personalization strategies to deliver tailored experiences and relevant content to encourage sign-in and retention
• Analysing data to understand behavioural patterns and track funnel perform to inform product optimization
• Partnering with AFL product managers, the wider Digital teams and other departments to deliver consistent and connected fan journeys across all AFL digital touchpoints, championing the end-to-end user experience

This is a great role for a current Product Manager who:

• Has a strong understanding of Android and iOS ecosystems, including platform-specific UX considerations and native app capabilities
• Is skilled in mobile product management, with experience delivering large-scale consumer-facing apps
• Excels in product discovery, collaborating with UX/PX teams and translating fan feedback into actionable improvements
• Brings a commercial mindset, understanding how to balance monetisation strategies with great user experiences
• Has experience with personalisation tools or strategies, understanding how tailored content and experiences can improve engagement and retention
• Understands emerging mobile technology trends and how to assess their potential to enhance fan experiences
• Is skilled in managing vendor and delivery partner relationships, ensuring alignment on priorities, accountability, and innovation
• Can navigate complex stakeholder environments with strong communication, prioritisation, and decision-making skills
• Is passionate about building best-in-class fan experiences on mobile platforms

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THE PERKS

• Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
• My Development – lean into the AFL's My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
• Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
• My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
• AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends

Applications Close: 24 September 2025