Lead Product Manager - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

$105,120 - $194,400/Yr

Canteen Vending - Irvine, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Remote - Irvine, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Lead Product Manager for an unannounced game, responsible for shaping the product's vision and commercial strategy. This role involves managing the development of free-to-play games, enhancing player experiences, and driving business outcomes through data-driven insights. The position is hybrid, allowing for both on-site and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and commercial strategy from the ground up, shaping the product's vision and roadmap.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for early game prototypes and set the framework for iterative development based on data-driven insights.
• Innovate and design new features to delight players, as measured through KPIs, using both creative thinking and lessons learned from industry best practices.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target audience and the competitive landscape of strategy games to tailor unique player experiences.
• Establish and drive product management processes and frameworks, ensuring scalable practices as the game moves from development to release and live operations.
• Conduct rigorous research, analysis, and testing to continuously refine gameplay, engagement, and monetization strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional peers and leadership to craft and refine the game's business strategy, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
• Write clear and actionable product specifications and communicate effectively with the team to facilitate seamless implementation.
• Be a player champion!

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, strategy, computer sciences or related education
• 6+ years of experience in game product management, preferably with significant involvement in launching new games.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Love for games and creating fun and compelling player experiences.
• Passionate, self-motivated, and driven to create and execute great ideas cross-functionally.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and find creative ways to get things done.
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or a relevant graduate-level degree providing expertise on business operations, strategy, product management or related field.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time