About the job
SummaryBy Outscal
Senior Product Manager for a gaming company with 5+ years of experience in consumer facing applications and product launches in gaming, particularly UGC or casual gaming spaces. Must have strong communication and organizational skills, leadership experience, understanding of data analytics, and proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product lifecycle.
- Understanding the
market’s needs and wants:
- Identify opportunities in the
gaming market, including underserved audience segments
or fast follow trends worth pursuing.
- In depth discussions with the
team:
- Building a shared vision with all departments and creating
product plans and roadmaps by working with senior
management.
- Engage closely with the
Engineering team and Game Design teams to determine the
best technical and design prioritization and
implementation.
- Building
of product:
- Work w/ TPM to plan production timeline and ensure delivery
on-time with quality.
- Run playtest process
to identify areas of improvement in the game.
- Ensuring all is in compliance with federal and regional
regulations.
- Being able to tell a story with
partnership announcements, quotes for press and any
other external marketing.
- Product Launch:
- Ensure good performance of game(s) out of the
gate.
- Assist with general marketing
activities and strategies as requested/appropriate.
- Understanding the discrepancy between the desired and
achieved degree of change in metrics and communicating
it back to the team.
- Live
Ops:
- Relentlessly analyze game metrics and user feedback to
determine game improvements.
- Determine
product changes and/or liveops required to optimize
retention, session time, and LTV.
- Identify
which user acquisitions methods, including which
distribution platforms, are yielding best results.
- Suggest ways to track product use and impact on end
users.
Requirements
-
Bachelor's degree (BSc/BA in Computer Science,
Engineering or related field preferred).
- Minimum 5+ years of Product Management with
consumer facing application/product.
-
Experience working with cross-functional (e.g.
Engineering, UX/UI, Program Management, Business etc.)
teams.
- Track record of
successful product launches in gaming, particularly the
UGC or casual gaming spaces.
-
Exceptional organizational and communication skills; and
an eye for detail with a passion for innovative user
interface design.
-
Leadership experience with early/mid-stage companies or
high-growth divisions within larger
organizations.
- Strong
understanding of data analytics and analysis; ability to
absorb and process information into actionable
insights.
- Proven track record
of managing all aspects of a successful product
throughout its lifecycle such as product vision,
go-to-market strategy, product roadmap and prioritization
development, and product launch.
Benefits
Positions are
full-time and include a competitive salary, benefits, and equity
stake in the company. Positions are based in New York, San
Francisco, or remote (US-friendly timezone).