Director of Product

4 Months ago • 8 Years + • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Product for Jackpot Party Casino is responsible for defining and delivering a player-centric product vision, collaborating closely with the Game Strategy & Economy team. Key responsibilities include developing and communicating the product roadmap, prioritizing features, leading the Product Design & Ownership team, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. The role demands strong analytical and leadership skills, a deep understanding of player behavior and monetization strategies in free-to-play games, and experience with Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will drive product strategy, monitor performance, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
Must have:
  • Develop and communicate product vision
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Product roadmap definition & prioritization
  • Player-centric approach
  • Team leadership & management
  • Agile development experience
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Experience in Social Casino or free-to-play games
Good to have:
  • Game economy design & live operations
  • A/B testing expertise
  • Experience with external partners
Perks:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonuses
  • Matching 401k
  • Hybrid work model
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Company-paid lunches
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Annual company retreat

Job Details

Position Summary

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world!

About the Role

Overview:

The Head of Product for Jackpot Party, an industry leader in the Social Casino space, is responsible for defining and delivering a product vision that prioritizes player-first solutions. This role is central to bridging creative ideas and execution, collaborating closely with the Game Strategy & Economy team to align on strategic goals while leading the Product Design & Ownership department. The Head of Product ensures a seamless connection between vision, team collaboration, and development priorities to bring engaging features to life.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and communicate a compelling product vision that aligns with player needs and business objectives.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with the Game Strategy & Economy team to align feature design, development priorities, and player experience strategies with long-term goals.
  • Product Roadmap: Define, prioritize, and maintain the product roadmap to ensure timely delivery of impactful features and solutions.
  • Player-First Approach: Advocate for the player experience in all decision-making, ensuring features are engaging, enjoyable, and intuitive.
  • Team Leadership: Build and lead the Product Design & Ownership team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and quality.
  • Development Prioritization: Balance short-term deliverables with long-term goals, ensuring the most impactful projects are prioritized for maximum value.
  • Vision to Team Connection: Serve as the primary bridge between high-level vision and team execution, ensuring clarity and alignment across all levels of development.
  • Upwards Communication: Keep senior leadership informed about product progress, priorities, and outcomes, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Feature Design Oversight: Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure features are implemented to the highest standards and deliver on their intended purpose.
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and evaluate the success of features, using data-driven insights to iterate and improve the product continuously.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Game Design, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of product management experience in gaming, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful product strategies in the Social Casino or free-to-play gaming industry.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with expertise in using data to drive decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to align stakeholders and foster collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of player behavior, retention mechanics, and monetization strategies in free-to-play games.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with game economy design and live operations.
  • Expertise in A/B testing and experimentation methodologies.
  • Experience working with external partners and vendors.

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes; innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

·        Competitive salaries

·        Annual bonuses, matching 401k

·        Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

·        Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

·        Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

·        Paid Family Leave

·        Paid Volunteer Time

·        Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU 

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. 

#LI-ME1 #LI-Onsite

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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About The Company

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers seven core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown and 88 Fortunes Slots.

SciPlay utilizes a disciplined, data-driven approach to create a portfolio of games that spans markets and appeals to a wide range of players, and gathers and analyzes data to fine tune the game play experience and enrich its games.

SciPlay is a global organization powered by a culture of innovation. Our management team has more than 300 years of combined experience in the digital entertainment business and is supported by a diverse, collaborative team spanning three continents and five studios. Our executive leadership team emboldens our innovative, entrepreneurial spirit to guide us toward our goal of providing best-in-class player entertainment in the casual gaming industry.

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