Lead Product Manager - Live Ops at Zynga

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive Entertainment, Mobile GamesIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience in product management with strong demonstrable experience managing live game operations
Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team – including those who do not directly report to you
Exceptional data analysis and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Define and execute the overall Live Ops strategy focusing on player engagement, retention, and monetization
Orchestrate a comprehensive Live Ops calendar, featuring seasons, events, promotions, and limited-time offers that captivate players
Analyze player data, monitor game performance, and identify opportunities to optimize events, offers, and rewards to maximize engagement and monetization
Brainstorm fresh and innovative Live Ops concepts that excite and surprise players
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Live Ops Product Managers, providing guidance, support, and fostering creativity and innovation
Work closely with designers, engineers, artists, analysts, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution of the Live Ops calendar
Develop and communicate Live Ops changes and vision to players, actively engage the community on product performance, and drive new ideas
Drive product improvements in collaboration with the development team (designers, engineers, artists, and analysts) to increase player engagement, retention, and monetization
Own the live operations strategy and roadmap for Live Ops features

Skills

Live Ops

Product Management

Player Engagement

Monetization

Events Planning

Seasons Design

Promotions

Game Optimization

Content Strategy

Mobile Gaming

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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