Game Product Manager: Data-Driven, Cross-Project Strategy

Sumo Digital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Benefits hub

Payroll giving

Employee referral scheme

Workplace ISA

Tech loans

Car loans

Bicycles

Job summary

Sumo Digital Lab42 team is building multi-project games across engines and platforms, using cutting-edge tech to deliver premium solutions for clients. The role focuses on supporting and enhancing Lab42's reputation by combining flexibility with fun, while collaborating with a relaxed, welcoming team.

You will generate insights, use data to drive improvements, and pitch strategies within a cross-disciplinary team, balancing business value and player needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in games industry roles such as game design, product management, or live operations.
• Strong knowledge of market trends, player behaviours, and opportunities.
• Experience using data and insights to identify opportunities and measure impact.
• Experience backlog management and publishing experience desirable.
• Familiarity with prioritisation frameworks (ICE, Jobs to Be Done).

Responsibilities

• Generate insights to inform game pitches, development and strategy.
• Apply AI tools to advance early-stage development.
• Analyse game data to structure arguments and prioritise backlog.
• Pitch strategy within cross-disciplinary teams.
• Act as a stakeholder between external and internal teams.
• Regularly report game performance from prototype to sunset.
• Switch between multiple projects while maintaining momentum.

Skills

Games industry experience

Backlog prioritisation

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem solving

Effective communication

Tools

ICE prioritisation

Jobs to Be Done

AI tools

Job description

Sumo Digital Lab42 team is building multi-project games across engines and platforms, using cutting-edge tech to deliver premium solutions for clients. The role focuses on supporting and enhancing Lab42's reputation by combining flexibility with fun, while collaborating with a relaxed, welcoming team.

You will generate insights, use data to drive improvements, and pitch strategies within a cross-disciplinary team, balancing business value and player needs.