Senior Product Manager job at Big Viking Games

Remote; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming company in Toronto is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of a new social MMO. The role requires 5+ years in product management in the gaming sector, particularly with live-service models. You will define gameplay mechanics, prioritize features based on player insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the game's success. This full-time position is hybrid, requiring presence in the office three days a week.

Benefits

Health + Wellness spending account

Generous time off policies

Group RRSP matching & participation

Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in the gaming industry.
• Demonstrated success shipping and scaling products.
• Strong understanding of game monetization and engagement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle of a new social MMO game.
• Define the core gameplay loop and player progression systems.
• Use analytics to measure player behaviour and inform decisions.

Skills

Product management experience

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Unity

Job description

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About the Role

Title: Senior Product Manager

Workplace: Hybrid remote

Job Description:

Important:This a full-time, hybrid role for Ontario-based employees only. The successful candidate will be required to work from our Toronto office (Harbourfront) for a minimum of3 days per week.

About Us:

Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company.

We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.

We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon.

About the Role:

We’re building something big—a new, real-time multiplayer social game from the ground up using Unity. Designed to scale across platforms and deliver rich, engaging live experiences, this game blends immersive customization, social gameplay, and event-driven economies.

As Senior Product Manager, you’ll own the product vision, roadmap, and player experience for a brand-new title. You’ll work cross-functionally to define what makes this game sticky, scalable, and successful—from first-time user experience (FTUE) to monetization to live operations.

This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where your work will directly shape how players experience and connect in this world. You’ll be joining a team of industry leaders in massive multiplayer online (MMO) development and live operations, with a proven track record of building thriving, long-lasting game communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle of a new social MMO game—from concept through launch and beyond.
• Define the core gameplay loop, feature set, and player progression systems in partnership with design, art, and engineering leads.
• Build and maintain a clear product roadmap that balances FTUE, monetization, scalability, and player delight.
• Prioritize development efforts using player insights, market trends, and business goals.
• Own and optimize the first-time user experience to drive long-term engagement and retention.
• Develop and implement monetization systems including in-app purchases, subscriptions, VIP programs, and live event-driven economies.
• Use analytics to measure player behaviour, inform product decisions, and iterate rapidly.
• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging mechanics in social and MMO games to inform strategic direction.
• Work closely with product marketing and community to support growth, engagement, and player communication strategies.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to plan for phased content releases, live events, and game evolution post-launch.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of product management experience in the gaming industry, ideally in live-service, MMO, or social games.
• Demonstrated success shipping and scaling products zero-to-one.
• Strong understanding of Unity development or similar engines.
• Experience crafting user-centric onboarding and retention strategies.
• Proven ability to balance creative vision with business and technical realities.
• Keen attention to detail, so you'll notice that we've asked you to mention 'Kattegat' in your application.
• Deep understanding of game monetization, engagement systems, and live ops.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to make product decisions and measure success.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling skills—able to unite cross-functional teams behind a vision.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
  

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience launching new games (especially social or MMO titles) from scratch.
• Familiarity with platforms like Xsolla, Stripe, or Coda for IAP and payment infrastructure.
• Strong grasp of player psychology and behaviorual design.
• Comfort operating in agile, fast-moving teams.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision) including Health + Wellness spending account
• Generous time off policies
• Group RRSP matching & participation
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We’ve built and scaled some of the most beloved live-service games in the industry—and now we’re doing it again. If you’re looking to build something new, shape the player experience from day one, and work with a team that truly understands MMOs and live ops, we’d love to meet you! Apply now.

Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed.