Staff Product Manager
Kindred$191,000 - $240,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in product management in consumer products
- Experience in consumer mobile or game development experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications, and white papers
- Experience with leading dynamic applications and multivariate testing
- Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team, including those who do not directly report to you
- Exceptional data analysis and problem-solving skills. SQL querying abilities are a strong plus
- Strong project management skills and the ability to present work to the executive team
- A passion for games, creating fun and compelling user experiences
- Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and give insight into industry and competitor trends
- Consumer mobile or game development experience
- Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams
Responsibilities
- Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products that span multiple global teams and feature areas
- Writing and consulting on product specifications
- Overcoming design challenges and promoting product interoperability and scale
- Driving the overall research strategy for your product areas
- Ensuring product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis
- Developing deep insights into customer needs through strong customer empathy
- Ensuring the product roadmap effectively addresses identified customer needs
- Driving the usage of core, innovative game technology
- Coordinating Product Managers across multiple products
- Guiding teams to set clear, measurable objectives and create project plans based on priorities
- Delivering the product vision and strategy to teams and stakeholders
- Driving positive business outcomes through effective team and project management
- Monitoring the progression of products against the roadmap
- Partnering with product marketing for successful product launches
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Lead Product Manager role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience in product management in consumer products, along with experience in consumer mobile or game development.
What are the main responsibilities of this Lead Product Manager position?
Responsibilities include managing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products across global teams, driving research strategy and data-based decisions, coordinating Product Managers, guiding teams on objectives, and partnering for product launches.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Product Manager role?
A strong candidate has 5+ years in product management for consumer products, especially mobile or games, with skills in lifecycle management, data-driven strategy, customer empathy, cross-team leadership, and delivering business outcomes.
Zynga
Develops social games for mobile platforms
About Zynga
Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$841.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs
Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program
Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies
Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies
Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours
Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more
Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance
Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging
Risks
Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.
IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.
Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.
Differentiation
Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.
The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.
Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.
Upsides
Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.
Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.
High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.
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