Description
Scopely is looking for a remote Director of Product, Mobile to join our external development team at Scopely on an ambitious new AAA cross-platform game coming to PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
What You'll Do:
As the Director of Product, Mobile, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of this game on mobile platforms. You will lead mobile-focused product strategy, drive feature development, and optimize player experiences and live operations to ensure the game's success, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a unified cross-platform ecosystem across all versions of the game.
- Develop and execute the mobile product strategy, aligning with the overall vision and goals of the game.
- Adapt live ops, player-messaging, and other in-game systems to mobile while maintaining a cohesive cross-platform ecosystem with shared social, economy, and progression systems.
- Champion UI/UX best practices on mobile, identifying what best-in-class looks like and supporting iteration and development of mobile and touchscreen controls and interfaces.
- Prioritize features and improvements based on analysis, player feedback, market trends, and business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Game Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Live Ops, to deliver high-quality and engaging mobile experiences.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the mobile versions of the game, from early soft-launch through global release, and establish clear reporting infrastructure to monitor status.
- Support mobile user acquisition strategies for mobile platforms, collaborating with marketing and release-management teams to optimize campaigns, creative, and app store presence.
- Work closely with external development partners and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality of mobile features and updates.
- Support and guide market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about mobile gaming trends and best practices.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager or Director of Product in the mobile free-to-play gaming industry, with a track record of successful mobile game launches and at-scale operations.
- Product Management experience on AAA, "console-like" mobile games.
- Deep understanding of leading mobile platforms, app store guidelines, and mobile game live ops strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to challenge conventional approaches to improve product KPIs.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels, and convey complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for gaming and a player-centric approach to product development.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.
- Experience analyzing large data-sets to drive insights and improvements; Experience with Excel, SQL, Tableau, Looker, etc.
Bonus Points:
- A personal passion for gaming, with an intuitive understanding of what makes a game appealing to a diverse range of players.
- Experience in cross-platform (Console, PC, Mobile) game development and operations.
- Experience working on a AAA game with global scale through development, launch, and LiveOps.
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $186,300 - $244,600 plus equity, bonus and benefits, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
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