Product Manager - Contract at Zynga

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Zynga Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field. Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in data product management, product management, or related field
  • A track record for high performance and team/project leadership
  • A technical undergraduate degree and/or equivalent work experience in highly technical environment. Technical understanding must go from the highest abstractions down to the metal
  • Proven experience delivering highly successful products with your fingerprints all over them - you’re extremely proud of what you’ve accomplished
  • Experience building and launching data products and global data platforms at scale
  • Demonstrated experience with scoping projects, collecting requirements, creating product specifications, carrying features from ideation to deployment
  • Good knowledge of agile software development methodologies and software development life cycle
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating across global teams in different organizations
  • Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Establish the product vision and strategy that will help improve DSA operations across our business
  • Develop the product roadmap and build alignment on prioritization which drives product execution
  • Partner with a wide variety of data consumers to understand user needs and establish success criteria with clearly measurable objectives and key results to deliver a great end-user experience
  • Be or become an expert in enterprise data strategies and technologies including key vendors in the space, pros and cons of competing approaches, and trade-offs involved with different strategies
  • Partner with a world-class, globally distributed team of Data Engineers to execute on product deliverables and deliver on the team’s mission
  • Innovating on novel opportunities to unlock new data-driven insights and applications to create business value across different functions and levels
  • Develop go-to-market and support strategies for globally distributed client teams across different studios
  • Define and analyze metrics that inform product success & health
  • Communicate concisely and influence outcomes

Skills

Product Management
Product Vision
Product Strategy
Roadmap Development
Data Platforms
Data Science
Analytics
Stakeholder Alignment
Prioritization
User Needs Analysis

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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