Freelance Product Manager - Games

3 Months ago • All levels

Product Management

Job Description

We are seeking a Freelance Product Manager for Games. You will be responsible for owning the development process of a game category, creating innovative player experiences, and conceptualizing new game ideas. This role involves defining technical requirements, refining gameplay, translating product vision into roadmaps, and managing the development lifecycle from ideation to release. You will collaborate with Strategy, Design, and Technology teams, balancing stakeholder needs and continuously improving games through testing and prototyping. A deep understanding of game mechanics, development processes, and market trends is crucial.

Good To Have:

Completed degree in Game Design, Business, Technology, Natural Sciences, or Media
German language proficiency

Must Have:

3+ years in a product role in gaming/iGaming
Deep understanding of game mechanics and design
Ability to develop long-term product visions and roadmaps
Solid knowledge of modern product development methods
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Technical foundation in software architecture and game technologies
Excellent English proficiency (C1)
High degree of self-organization and self-reflection
Can-do attitude and passion for driving progress

Perks:

Corporate values in a collaborative working environment
Sustainable corporate growth
Hybrid working model: maximum flexibility in working hours and location
High-quality equipped office in Berlin-Mitte for meetings
Warm welcome and intensive, structured onboarding program
Learning & Development opportunities in the GAMOcademy
Annual development dialog and targeted development measures
Health-Care: company health insurance, Mental Health Platform & Bike Leasing

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What you will do:

You will take ownership of the development process for one of our game categories.
You will develop creative product ideas and apply modern methodologies to create unique player experiences.
You will conceptualize new game ideas, define technical requirements, and refine the gameplay to the next level.
You will translate the product vision into concrete roadmaps and maintain the backlog to ensure we stay on course.
You will define clear objectives and manage the development process from ideation through implementation to product release.
You will work closely with Strategy, Design, and Technology teams to ensure a coordinated and effective game development process.
You will skillfully balance the needs of different stakeholders to make the best decisions for our product.
You will test product ideas, create prototypes, and actively drive the continuous improvement of our games.
You will contribute your knowledge of game mechanics, development processes, and game technologies to optimally support execution.
You will continuously analyze the online casino market and stay up to date with the latest technologies and design trends.

Who you are:

You hold a completed degree – for example in Game Design or with a background in Business, Technology, Natural Sciences, or Media – or possess a comparable qualification.
You have at least 3 years of experience in a product-related role within the gaming or iGaming industry.
You possess a deep understanding of game mechanics, design, and features to develop innovative game concepts.
You are capable of developing long-term product visions and translating them into concrete roadmaps and initiatives.
You have solid knowledge of modern product development and apply methods purposefully across the entire product lifecycle.
You excel at stakeholder management and communicate complex topics in a clear and impactful way.
You have a technical foundation in software architecture, development processes, and game technologies.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding English proficiency (C1); German is a big plus.
You are communicative and empathetic when interacting with diverse personalities.
You exhibit a high degree of self-organization and self-reflection, essential for working within a hybrid, collaborative work model.
You have a can-do attitude and are passionate about driving things forward.

What you will like:

Corporate values in a collaborative working environment.
Sustainable corporate growth.
Hybrid working model: maximum flexibility in terms of working hours and location.
High-quality equipped office in Berlin-Mitte as a central location for meetings if needed.
A warm welcome as part of an intensive, structured onboarding program.
Learning & Development in the GAMOcademy.
Annual development dialog and targeted development measures.
Health-Care - company health insurance, Mental Health Platform & Bike Leasing.