Product Manager, Mobile Games
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Product Manager, Mobile Games
Location: San Mateo, CA preferred but would consider remote
PlayStation Studios new mobile team is looking for a Product Manager to work on a new slate of mobile games. Our ideal candidate has in-depth experience working with large-scale mobile games to deliver exciting features that are scalable, fun, and player-friendly. This role will collaborate with our game development studios, technology, and business teams to craft strategies, build partnerships, and support development teams in translating their vision to mobile.
Overview:
As part of a new team, you will have the opportunity to wear various hats:
- Develop product roadmaps for multiple mobile titles
- Define systems and frameworks for live ops, game design and in-game events
- Collaborate with internal and external studios on game design, user experience, and features
- Perform deep dive analyses on mobile games KPIs and the competitive landscape
- Build financial and engagement models for various game categories and budgets
- Recognize and understand mobile gaming industry trends and identify relevant opportunities
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in mobile game development, product management or finance
- Experience collaborating with diverse teams, including game design and technology
- You’re phenomenal at shaping and modeling data and are also experienced at managing game KPIs, forecasts and budgeting
- Can convert quantitative analysis into well-structured hypotheses or assumptions
- You love and play mobile games and understand what makes them fun and what players will engage with
Bonus:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience within games, entertainment or technology company
- PlayStation fan
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