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Director of Product Management for a new online game in the Horizon universe. Must have 3+ years experience, proven business acumen, and strong communication skills.

Are you passionate about creating immersive and long-lasting console/PC games that captivate players and support extensive gameplay hours? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment with a team that values creativity and innovation? If you have a deep curiosity for learning, data-Informed decision-making, and driving collaboration, Guerrilla wants you!

Our Team

As the Director of Product Management, you will be a key member of the core leadership team responsible for the development, launch, and live phase of a new Online experience targeting a broad audience set in the Horizon universe. You will optimize the performance of this exciting new title from its inception through its entire lifecycle. This role is based in Amsterdam, and you will be required to relocate and live in this vibrant city. You will report directly to the Studio Production Director and work closely with the game direction and user research teams as well as external PlayStation teams.

What You Will Do

As a Director of Product Management at Guerrilla, we will look to you to:

  • Define and be accountable for the product's performance against business KPIs, developing and evolving business models across multiple platforms.
  • Partner closely with game direction and user research teams to determine retention and monetisation strategies, informed by industry best practices, experience, and user testing.
  • Develop the performance measurement strategy for the development, launch, and live  phase, including market rollout and ongoing optimisation.
  • Collaborate with leadership and finance to build out the revenue side of the financial model.
  • Define success metrics and business reporting, interpreting data to inform product strategy for the franchise.
  • Identify opportunities for product performance growth, influence key stakeholders, and drive initiatives to successful outcomes.
  • Prioritize roadmaps in collaboration with the game direction and production teams to ensure we are delivering the right features to players.
  • Conduct industry analysis to understand the competitive landscape and game systems/features that drive genre performance.
  • Work collaboratively with the game direction and production teams, fostering a culture of shared learning and experimentation.
  • Use data to communicate and educate the team on business performance and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with digital marketing and CRM teams to enhance in- and out-of-game business improvements.
  • Collaborate with external Sony teams to align on product strategy and ensure seamless integration and support.
  • Actively contribute and stay close to the games industry, innovation, and best practices.

Who you are

To be considered as a candidate for the role, we expect you to have:

  • 3-5 years in a similar role
  • Proven business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities, using data to inform strategy and business decisions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering with marketing, game development, and leadership teams.
  • Visionary with the ability to see the bigger picture and translate it into innovative initiatives.
  • Deep knowledge of industry trends and competitor landscape.
  • Experience managing console/PC games during the development, launch, and live phases with rapid iteration loops.
  • MBA preferred but not required.
  • Passion for engaging live games and a strong understanding of the industry.

Why Join Us

Guerrilla is a premier studio known for its groundbreaking and visionary games, including the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on a new live game targeting a broad audience set in the beloved Horizon universe. You will collaborate closely with game direction, user research teams, and external Sony teams, ensuring the game is both innovative and deeply engaging for players. This position offers the exciting opportunity to live and work in Amsterdam, a vibrant city known for its rich culture, history, and quality of life.

Interested?

If you think you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! You can apply by hitting the “apply now” button. Be sure to submit your CV and a motivation letter - we like getting some insight into your reasons for applying to Guerrilla.

Please note:This position is based in our studio in the heart of Amsterdam. Guerrilla offers relocation and immigration support.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Guerrilla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

At Guerrilla, we believe that our team’s varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us create games that resonate with a diverse audience.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.

We encourage everyone to respond as we consider all candidates on the basis of their merit, unique strengths, and perspectives they will bring to the role.

About The Company

As one of Europe's leading game development studios, Guerrilla has continually pushed the boundaries of technical and artistic excellence since its inception in 2003. Today, the studio employs 400 professionals from 25 different nationalities. Guerrilla’s state-of-the-art offices are located in the cultural and historical heart of Amsterdam, The Netherlands — a great place to work and play.


Guerrilla was founded as the result of a merger between three smaller Dutch studios: Lost Boys Games, Orange Games and Digital Infinity. In 2005, it was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment after the release of Killzone on PlayStation 2. In the decade that followed, Guerrilla expanded Killzone into a successful franchise with a handheld spin-off and three sequels.


Guerrilla's next title, released for PlayStation 4 in 2017 and for PC in 2020, is the critically and popularly acclaimed open world action-RPG Horizon Zero Dawn. The studio released its sequel Horizon Forbidden West in February 2022, with the Burning Shores expansion in 2023. This year, Guerrilla also released the PSVR2 title, Horizon Call of the Mountain.

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