AVAILABLE POSITIONS Lead Product Manager, CPM
Careers Category : Other
Careers location : Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Toronto, Canada
Connected Worker Type : Connected
R 112474
Our mission at Zynga is to connect the world through games by building games around core social experiences to deliver deep player engagement, organic acquisition and long term retention.
Our portfolio of games include CSR Racing 2, FarmVille, Hit it Rich! Slots, Words With Friends and Zynga Poker.
We are looking for a Lead Product Manager who can bring its games to the forefront of the industry : building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting its users through games.
Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high quality social games for millions.
Main Responsibilities
Part of the Central Product Management (CPM), you will help multiple global teams manage the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas.
This will involve writing and consulting on specs, overcoming design challenges and taking the lead for promoting interoperability and scale.
In addition, the Lead Product Manager will drive the overall research strategy, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
Through strong customer empathy, the Lead Product Manager will be responsible to develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.
You will coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; they will work with their team to set clear / measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, and ultimately driving positive business outcomes.
Lastly, the Lead Product Manager will deliver their vision & strategy, monitor product progression and partner with product marketing for launch.
Desired Experience & Skills :
5+ years experience in product management in consumer products
Experience in consumer mobile or game development experience is preferred but not required
Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications and white papers
Experience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing
Able 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 is a strong plus
Strong project management skills and ability to present work to executive team
A passion for games, creating fun and, compelling user experiences
Outstanding written / oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry and competitor trends
Consumer mobile or game development experience
Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams
What we offer you :
- Competitive salary, bonus plan and, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
- 401K Company Match Contribution
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Telemedicine, Virtual mental health, Emotional Support Services, EAP, and neurodiversity support programs
- Family building new parent & menopause support
- Global Fitness Reimbursement program
- Global Wellbeing Program
- Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program
- Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
- Back-up childcare
- Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
- Flexible working hours on many teams