Overview
Our gaming client is looking for a smart & imaginative Senior Product Manager with mobile game development experience, that thrives in an agile environment. The right fit is someone who enjoys creative problem solving, learning new technologies, loves gaming & collaborating and taking ownership & pride in the work that they do. We are a small collaborative team and each member wears multiple hats to keep things fresh and interesting!
Responsibilities
Own mobile game product development, strategic vision and business ops for new or an existing game
The ability to translate game data into a digestible format to the development team to help support features and overall design decisions
Analyze data and utilize best practices to ensure optimal decisions are being made in-game
Understand the game economy and apply knowledge to guide live-ops optimization to maximize retention and revenue
Become the authority in the psychology of games
Work closely with the design team and create a problem space for them to design into
Set, then deliver, business goals for new features
Work with game team to prioritize the highest-impact features for improving revenue and retention
Build a comprehensive understanding of what features and themes increase user engagement
Develop test plans for new features, including forming hypotheses, variant configurations, and quantitative success criteria
Present product updates, KPIs, and other analysis to everyone from executives to the full game team
Manage feature development from concept to launch, then make live optimizations based on analysis and player feedback to further improve performance
Coordinate and inspire engineering and design teams – and LOVE it!
Qualifications
You love games! You have a passion for creating new game features and playing computer games
At least 6+ years experience in the games industry
Ability to pull your own data with a fluent understanding of SQL
Strong organizational and analytical skills with an emphasis on metrics driven decision making
Experienced product leader with goal-oriented mindset and the ability to set clear milestones and objectives
Strategic thinker who loves creating incredible user experiences
Can graphically create wire-frames and give interface direction to the UI team.
Social, online and/or iPhone/Android product management experience
Knowledge of mobile technology – its boundaries and unique potential as it applies to games
Game design and/or UI/UX background and experience
Python/scala and understanding of data pipelines
Experience writing SQL queries and distilling complex analysis into actionable insights’
Experience using Tableau and other reporting BI software
6+ years of experience as a Product Manager and has recently launched or worked on a chart-topping game
Perks & Benefits
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
401k & Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible working arrangements