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Principal Product Manager, Competitive

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Principal Product Manager, Competitive

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Product Management

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Job Description

Scopely seeks a Principal Product Manager, Competitive to lead the development and enhancement of a cross-platform game's competitive ecosystem. Must-haves include experience in competitive product management for free-to-play games, problem-solving, leadership, and data analysis.

Must have:

Competitive Product Management
Free-to-Play Games
Problem-Solving Skills
Cross-Functional Leadership

Good to have:

Cross-Platform Experience
AAA Game Experience
Passion for Competitive Gaming
Monetization Strategies

Perks:

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Healthcare Benefits

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Description

Scopely is looking for a Principal Product Manager, Competitive to join an ambitious new AAA cross-platform game in Culver City on a hybrid basis, or remotely in the US!

At Scopely, we are passionate about inspiring play every day—whether through our collaborative work environments or our deep connections with player communities. As a global team of game enthusiasts, we develop, publish, and innovate in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players around the world daily.

What You Will Do:

This role is focused on developing and enhancing the competitive ecosystem of our unannounced cross-platform incubation game project. You will be a key player in a forward-thinking team, encouraged to contribute innovative ideas and shape the competitive landscape of the game. Your expertise and creativity will be essential in fostering a dynamic and engaging competitive environment that drives player engagement and satisfaction.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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.

Bonus Points:

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.

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $169,600 - $253,000 plus equity, bonus and benefits, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.

Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.

Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.

Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.

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$169.6K - $253.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$211.3K/yr avg.

United States

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