Product Manager at Zynga

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience in product management in consumer/mobile or game development (preferred but not required)
Focus on outcomes with shown experience making product teams successful
Ability to communicate across diverse cultures, languages, work styles, and personalities
Ability to create wire-frames, product specifications and white papers
Strong project management skills and ability to present work to executive staff
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to help your team win
Extraordinary data analysis skills
Experience with multivariate testing and experimentation
Strong passion for games and creating fun, compelling and addictive user experiences
Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
Be a self-starter, a teammate and driven
Previous start-up, social networking and/or consulting experience (strong plus)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full product/game lifecycle, from writing specifications, working across multi-disciplinary teams (design, art, and engineering) to launch core features within existing and new games
Exhibit sound product discernment, ability to formulate product strategy and present clear measurable objectives that will lead to achieving business goals
Provide valuable input into business cases based on in-depth data analysis and demonstrate how that analysis impacts key product metrics
Run prioritization and trade-offs among customer experience, technical constraints and business drivers
Develop a deep understanding of users: their problems, their needs, their desires

Skills

Product Management

Mobile Products

Consumer Products

Data Analytics

Product Strategy

User Experience

Usability

Innovation

Business Analysis

Critical Thinking

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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