Product Manager

Position Title: Product Manager

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular 

Location: San Diego, CA / Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY))

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000, pay may vary on location. 

We're seeking a strategic and data-driven Product Manager to join our dedicated team. This pivotal role involves analyzing gameplay data, identifying market trends, and setting effective value propositions to guide the development and success of our game. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for gaming to drive our product forward in the competitive online gaming landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis and Insights: Utilize SQL, Tableau, and other tools to analyze gameplay data, track KPIs, and communicate findings to game development teams. Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to customer gameplay and spending behaviors.
• Strategic Decision Making: Recommend modifications to improve game KPIs, evaluate the performance of sales and product features, and manage monthly and yearly revenue targets. Identify and communicate any significant changes or trends that could impact game performance.
• Product Strategy and Positioning: Develop and refine product pricing and positioning strategies. Assess and adjust value propositions for virtual items and promotions to enhance customer satisfaction and increase revenue.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to enhance data collection and analysis processes. Provide regular reports on game performance, market trends, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Innovation and Optimization: Advise on best practices for development and performance optimization. Collaborate with game teams to design compelling offers and promotions, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in product management within the gaming industry, with a strong preference for candidates with MMO and live service game experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Live Service, F2P models, and MS Office, especially Excel. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Data Science experience, and Python are desirable.
• Strong background in data visualization, knowledge of price elasticity principles, and experience with data analysis and interpretation.
• Soft Skills*:* Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and to communicate complex data insights in an understandable manner.

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, The Lord of the Rings Online™, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.