Mobile Sports Game Product Manager - LiveOps

2K; Novato (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Commuter benefits

Equity/bonus eligibility

Job summary

2K seeks a skilled Product Manager to partner with a portfolio of sports-focused developers and deliver world-class experiences that engage players across mobile titles.

You will lead end-to-end features, analyze data for decisions, and collaborate with marketing, UA, and analytics to optimize the product lifecycle while applying basketball domain knowledge to ensure authentic experiences.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in product management within the gaming industry, preferably on the developer side.
• Experience with LiveOps strategy and execution for mobile titles.
• Deep knowledge of the mobile gaming market, including platform requirements and industry trends.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets to drive product decisions.
• High level of familiarity with the NBA and a deep understanding of basketball (culture, rules, and relevance).
• Outstanding written, verbal, organization, and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with development partners on live operations strategies to influence short term and long term product performance results
• Partner with leads from our portfolio of developers to pitch new events, features, iterations, and initiatives across a portfolio of titles while testing their performance and iterating quickly
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of complex features spanning multiple areas. This involves writing and consulting on specs and managing design challenges.
• Execute on product vision and strategy, monitor product progression, and partner with product marketing, user acquisition, and data analytics throughout the product's lifecycle.
• Monitor core KPIs to diagnose and triage issues or opportunities and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis during the Soft Launch process and in live operations
• Integrate usability studies, research, and market analysis into product requirements to enhance player satisfaction.
• Conduct analysis and maintain a deep understanding of the economy and game ecosystem.
• Direct product analytics initiatives, identifying key performance indicators and translating data into strategic team direction and product roadmaps.
• Ensure product authenticity by applying deep basketball knowledge and franchise familiarity to all aspects of the product experience.
• Drive mobile-specific strategy and best practices across the product lifecycle.

Skills

LiveOps

Mobile gaming

Basketball knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

NBA knowledge

Tools

Data visualization tools

Analytics tools

Job description

2K seeks a skilled Product Manager to partner with a portfolio of sports-focused developers and deliver world-class experiences that engage players across mobile titles.

You will lead end-to-end features, analyze data for decisions, and collaborate with marketing, UA, and analytics to optimize the product lifecycle while applying basketball domain knowledge to ensure authentic experiences.