About the job
SummaryBy Outscal
Senior Product Manager with 5+ years of experience in consumer-facing applications, particularly in gaming, is needed to lead product strategy, roadmaps, and launches. Must-haves include strong cross-functional collaboration, proven track record of successful product launches in gaming, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a deep understanding of data analytics.
- 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).