Director, Game Product Management

ELECTRONIC ARTS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming company seeks a Director, Game Product Management for its Birmingham studio. This role involves overseeing operational aspects, establishing processes, and promoting franchise goals for live service titles. Candidates should have extensive experience in game systems, economy management, and cross-collaboration. Exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth await in a creative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits programs

Paid time off

Family leaves

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of live service experience on previous titles.
• Expert understanding of game systems and their impact on indicators.
• Expertise in economy management for multiple titles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects for the F1 Live Service.
• Communicate product updates and commercial performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams on implementing changes.

Skills

Live service experience

Game systems expertise

Economy management

Cross-collaboration

Strategic planning

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Codemasters has a long-standing reputation as one of the premier game developers in the industry. As a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators and so much more, we believe that amazing games and experiences start with teams as inclusive and engaged as the players and communities we serve.

We're renowned for our innovation and passion for racing games, and we place enormous value on collaboration, innovation, and unique perspectives to continue evolving our titles for players worldwide.

We're looking for people with a passion for creating exceptional gaming experiences to help us deliver industry-leading titles. Join us on the road ahead!

This is a Hybrid remote/in-office position, based in our Birmingham studio.

We are looking for a Director, Game Product Management, reporting to the VP/GM of the F1 Studio in Birmingham. You will partner with the Studio leadership team to oversee all operational aspects of the business, including establishing functional processes and improving operational efficiency.

Role Responsibilities

1. Accomplish a clear vision for new franchise live service mode targeting player experience and business-driven goals
2. Promote the future direction and goals of the franchise to empower important partners when making decisions impacting multiple franchise years and the full project scope
3. Review data and make decisions on where the live service needs to focus
4. Coordinate with creative director and producer/development director on implementing those changes
5. Communicate product updates, milestones, and progress to internal and external partners to ensure integration of the Live Service mode with the wider UI/UX and feature set
6. Oversee commercial performance of the F1 Live Service business
7. Advocate goal-driven feature design and roadmap planning across features, titles, and the F1 HD franchise
8. Develop framework for economy design considering gameplay, genre, platform, and business model
9. Utilize expert understanding of acquisition, engagement, and monetization 'hooks' and 'levers' for live service performance
10. Establish a culture of innovation, continuous learning, experimentation, and validation
11. Manage business planning and portfolio strategy across multiple F1 HD titles
12. Lead the product management team overseeing daily project direction

Requirements

1. At least 5+ years of live service experience on previous titles
2. Expert understanding of game systems and their impact on indicators
3. Expertise in economy management, with experience running economies for multiple titles over several years in live service
4. Willingness to research and play other major Live Service implementations to understand the landscape and language of successful modes
5. Experience working within large organizations and cross-collaborating across teams
6. Experience building multi-year strategies in cross-functional environments

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations worldwide, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. Our leadership fosters potential, learning, and experimentation, empowering you to do great work and pursue growth opportunities.

Our benefits programs focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness, tailored to local needs, including healthcare, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can excel.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal records and provide workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities.