Lead Product Manager

Zynga; Toronto; On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Product Manager to shape unforgettable social gaming experiences. This role involves managing the product lifecycle, coordinating with global teams, and utilizing data analysis to inform decisions. You will lead a talented team, set measurable objectives, and work closely with marketing for successful launches. If you are passionate about games and have a knack for creating compelling user experiences, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Benefits

World-class benefits package

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity awards

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management with a focus on consumer products.
• Strong analytical skills with SQL querying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of complex products across global teams.
• Drive research strategy and ensure product decisions are data-driven.

Skills

Product Management

Data Analysis

SQL

Project Management

Team Leadership

Wire-framing

Consumer Mobile Experience

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Wireframe Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars: Hunters, CSR Racing, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille, Golf Rival, Hair Challenge, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, High Heels!, Merge Dragons!, Merge Magic!, Monster Legends, Toon Blast, Top Eleven, Toy Blast, Two Dots, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Position Overview

Our mission at Zynga is to connect the world through games by building games around core social experiences to deliver deep player engagement, organic acquisition and long term retention. Our portfolio of games include – CSR Racing 2, FarmVille, Hit it Rich! Slots, Words With Friends and Zynga Poker.

We are looking for a Lead Product Manager who can bring its games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting its users through games.

Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high quality social games for millions.

Main Responsibilities

Part of the Central Product Management (CPM), you will help multiple global teams manage the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas. This will involve writing and consulting on specs, overcoming design challenges and taking the lead for promoting interoperability and scale. In addition, the Lead Product Manager will drive the overall research strategy, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis. Through strong customer empathy, the Lead Product Manager will be responsible to develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.

You will coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; they will work with their team to set clear/measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, and ultimately driving positive business outcomes. Lastly, the Lead Product Manager will deliver their vision & strategy, monitor product progression and partner with product marketing for launch.

Desired Experience & Skills

• 5+ years 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 managing 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 is a strong plus
• Strong project management skills and ability to present work to 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 on industry and competitor trends
• Consumer mobile or game development experience
• Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,800 and $162,480 per year.

The pay range for this position in Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,800 and $162,480 per year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.