Principal Product Manager, Competitive

Description

• Drive Competitive Vision and Strategy: Develop and execute the vision and strategy for the game's competitive ecosystem, ensuring alignment with overall game objectives and fostering a culture of competition.
• Lead Product Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for competitive features, from ideation to launch, including defining product requirements and collaborating with studio teams on feature development.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with game designers, engineers, artists, UX/UI, and data analysts to create player-centric competitive experiences.
• Champion Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize analytics, player feedback, and market insights to inform competitive product decisions and enhance player experiences.
• Support Live Operations: Manage key aspects of live operations related to competition, contributing to the long-term success of engagement and monetization systems post-launch.
• Mentor Product Managers: Guide and mentor a growing team of product managers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strategic Planning and Communication: Assist with product reviews, forecasting, and strategic business planning; ensure alignment with senior leadership on competitive initiatives.

• Experience in Competitive Product Management: Proven track record in leading product management for successful free-to-play (F2P) games with a focus on competitive features, monetization, and player engagement strategies.
• Relevant Experience: 6+ years of product management experience on a game team or equivalent experience, preferably with a focus on competitive gaming.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional ability to solve complex problems and challenge conventional approaches to improve product KPIs.
• Leadership Skills: Strong cross-functional leadership abilities, capable of mobilizing diverse teams towards unified competitive goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to convey complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data Analysis: Experience analyzing large data sets to drive insights and improvements, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Looker, etc.

• Passion for Competitive Gaming: A deep understanding of what makes competitive gaming appealing to a diverse player base.
• Cross-Platform Experience: Experience in cross-platform (Console, PC, Mobile) game development and operations.
• AAA Game Experience: Background in working on AAA games with global scale through development, launch, and LiveOps.