GameOps Manager

Product Madness; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game company is seeking a Game Operations Manager in Montreal. This role focuses on optimizing live game operations and player experiences, working with teams to ensure successful launches and ongoing engagement. Candidates should possess extensive experience in gaming operations and excellent data analysis skills, contributing to the company's growth and player satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game operations or related roles.
• Proven track record managing live game operations.
• Strong understanding of F2P game economies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day game operations and player engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for game projects.
• Analyze KPIs to enhance gameplay and monetization strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Player engagement

Education

Strong skills in mathematics, economics, business, or analytics

Tools

Game management tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Game Operations Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of our game, ensuring a smooth, engaging, and optimized experience for our players. You will work closely with various teams, including production, development, and data analytics, to support the game's launch, live operations, and long-term success.

What You'll Do :

Manage and optimize the live operations of the game, ensuring smooth daily functionality and player engagement.

Oversee in-game events, content releases, seasonal updates, and monetization strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, engineering, analytics) to define and implement key operational goals.

Analyze data and KPIs to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements for gameplay, player retention, and monetization.

Collaborate with the management of community and player feedback, addressing issues, providing updates, and ensuring that player satisfaction is consistently maintained.

Develop and maintain operational processes, workflows, and best practices to streamline game ops production.

Work with customer support to ensure timely and effective resolution of player issues and concerns.

Act as a liaison between the live operations team and senior leadership, providing regular reports and updates on the game’s performance.

Drive incident management and troubleshooting for critical issues, working with the development team to resolve them as quickly as possible.

Manage the deployment of in-game content, ensuring it is done seamlessly with minimal disruption to players.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of experience in game operations, live ops, or related roles within the gaming industry

Proven track record of managing live game operations, including event planning, content updates, and player engagement strategies.

Strong understanding of free-to-play (F2P) game economies, monetization strategies, and player retention best practices.

Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Experience in working with cross-functional teams and coordinating with product, design, engineering, and customer support teams.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Familiarity with industry tools and platforms for game management, analytics, and content deployment.

A passion for games and a deep understanding of player behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong skills in mathematics, economics, business, analytics, or related fields.

You are exceptionally organized with strong planning and project management skills.

Detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering results and meeting performance targets.

A self-starter who takes initiative and excels at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Why Product Madness ?

As part of the Aristocrat family, we share their mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play, with a world-class team who creates top-grossing, leading titles in the social casino genre, including Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link, Cashman Casino.With 800 team members across the globe, Product Madness is headquartered in London, with offices in Barcelona, Gdańsk, Lviv, Montreal and a remote team spanning the USA, making us a truly global powerhouse.

We live by our People First principle. Regardless of where, when, or how they work, our team members have opportunities to elevate their careers, and grow alongside us. We take pride in fostering an inclusive culture, where our people are encouraged to be their very best, every day. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2024, we made the Global Inspiring Workplace Awards list, and won a bronze award at the Stevies for Great Employers in the ‘Employer of the Year - Media and Entertainment’ category.

So, what’s stopping you?

None

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.