Head of Product: Lead Game Strategy & Live Ops

ZYNGA INC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Director of Product to drive the product business strategy for their upcoming Shooters project. This role demands a proven track record in product management, particularly within game development, and involves leading a team of Product Managers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will use analytical skills and business acumen to create engaging experiences for players, all while working in a hybrid model, spending 2 days per week in the London office.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Paid maternity/adoption leave

Pension plan

Private medical & dental insurance

Life insurance and income protection

Mental health support programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fitness reimbursement plan

Weekly happy hours and seasonal parties

Annual rail season ticket advance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in shipping titles and managing live operations.
• Strong passion for games and user experiences.
• Ability to identify growth areas in in-game optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the game’s business strategy.
• Lead and manage a team of Product Managers.
• Work closely with Design, Art, Production & Analytics teams.
• Drive user and competitive research.
• Champion product vision and strategy.

Skills

Product Management experience in game development

Experience with RPG/ARPG titles

Analytical abilities

Business acumen

Critical thinking

Ability to articulate product vision

Data-driven insights

Job description

A leading gaming company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Director of Product to drive the product business strategy for their upcoming Shooters project. This role demands a proven track record in product management, particularly within game development, and involves leading a team of Product Managers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will use analytical skills and business acumen to create engaging experiences for players, all while working in a hybrid model, spending 2 days per week in the London office.