Lead Product Manager (LiveOps) Racing

NaturalMotion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company located in Greater London is seeking a LiveOps Lead Product Manager to spearhead their Live Ops strategy. This involves developing a vibrant calendar of events and promotions that enhance player engagement and monetization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product management and data analysis, along with a passion for creating compelling user experiences. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including annual bonuses, flexible working hours, and comprehensive leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fully paid maternity/adoption leave

Pension plan with employer contribution

Private medical and dental insurance

Mental health support programs

Fitness reimbursement plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing live game operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team including indirect reports.
• Exceptional problem-solving and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop live operations strategy and roadmap.
• Work with development team to improve player engagement.
• Define and execute overall Live Ops strategy.

Skills

Product management

Data analysis

Team leadership

SQL querying

Project management

Job description

At NaturalMotion we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the UKs Best Places to Work in games for eight consecutive years and were proud to be part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family. Our Racing business is responsible for the CSR Racing franchise including the #1 racing game on mobile CSR2 and the groundbreaking next installment CSR3. We are one of the most ambitious successful and creatively inclusive studio groups in the world. Based across two locations London and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse humble straightforward and ambitious talent aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career. We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced LiveOps Lead Product Manager to ignite our games with a constant stream of exciting content and engaging experiences. You’ll be the architect of our Live Ops strategy crafting a vibrant calendar of events seasons and promotions designed to surprise and delight our players while driving both engagement and monetization.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the live operations strategy and roadmap.
• Work directly with the development team to drive product improvements that increase player engagement, retention and monetization.
• Define and execute the overall Live Ops strategy focusing on player engagement, retention and monetization.
• Orchestrate a comprehensive Live Ops calendar featuring seasons, events, promotions and limited‑time offers.
• Analyze player data, monitor game performance and identify opportunities to optimize events, offers and rewards.
• Brainstorm fresh and innovative Live Ops concepts that excite and surprise players.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of Live Ops Product Managers.
• Work closely with designers, engineers, artists, analysts and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and communicate Live Ops changes and vision to our players, actively engaging the community and driving new ideas.
• Report directly to the Director of Product for NaturalMotion Racing.

Desired Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in product management with a strong track record managing live game operations.
• Ability 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 are a strong plus.
• Strong project‑management skills and the ability to present work to executive teams.
• A passion for creating fun and compelling user experiences.
• Outstanding written, oral, organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry and competitor trends.
• Experience coordinating large‑scale projects with dedicated teams.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 paid personal days.
• 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies).
• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%).
• Private medical and dental insurance, healthcare cash plan.
• Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection.
• Mental health and neurodiversity support programs.
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies).
• Fitness reimbursement plan worth £600 per annum.
• Flexible working hours.
• Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events.
• Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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