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PopCap Games · 4 days ago

Senior Lead Game Product Manager

Kirkland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

CAD$131K/yr - CAD$183K/yr

8+ years exp

PopCap Games, part of Electronic Arts, is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Game Product Manager to define and drive strategies for Plants vs Zombies 3. The role involves managing the player journey, analyzing player behavior, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the game's live service operations.

Casual GamesGamingPC Games

Responsibilities

Manage and conduct operations impacting the live service player journey from the install funnel through to regular daily engagement

Conduct and communicate in-depth analysis of live player behavioral trends using data insights and strong business acumen to impact top line KPIs

Track performance on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis

Communicate KPIs to internal and external stakeholders and adjust designs/plans accordingly

Work closely with the game team and various stakeholders to gather requirements and help define the live service roadmap

Influence partners to rally behind your ideas and effect change among various teammates and collaborators

Define requirements for Data Analytics, A/B testing, push notifications, and other partner tools

Hold an informed, expert perspective on established models for monetizing games

Monitor competitive trends and best practices, third parties tools/partnerships, and internal business intelligence with the goal of identifying opportunities to fold into PopCap’s operations

Leverage first- and third-party tools to define, track, and serve a variety of player segments

Learn, have fun and build games that millions of people love to play

Qualification

Data-driven decision makingLive service operationsProduct management experienceAnalytical skillsA/B testingExcel proficiencyPassion for gamesCommunication skillsTeam playerGrowth mindset

Required

BS/BA degree, ideally in a quantitative discipline

8+ years of experience in product management in live service games, scaled consumer-facing digital products, and/or a systems design background

Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven product design and decision making

Success building web or mobile consumer-facing products in the past

Experience with every phase and/or deep experience with the live service phase of the game development cycle

Experience with multivariate testing in web or mobile products

Experience defining specs or PRDs with clear business requirements, user flows, and wireframes

Strong in Excel, able to create models and simulations of in-game economies

Experience balancing virtual economies, with a strong understanding of how economy design impacts the user experience

Strong communication and writing skills

Experience communicating both creative and technical feedback to diverse groups

Passion for creating great freemium games, with the ability to identify flaws in design, art, and 'feel'

Self-motivated team player that brings excitement and enthusiasm to work each day

Carry a growth mindset that is open to feedback and outside-the-box thinking

Preferred

MS/MBA preferred

Loves games and has experience with PopCap titles (Plants vs Zombies, Bejeweled, etc.)

Benefits

Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)

80 hours per year of sick time

16 paid company holidays per year

10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) to regular full-time employees

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan to regular full-time employees

Bonus

Equity

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Family leaves

Complimentary games