Director of Product

Zynga

7d • $172,400 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Product 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 their 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in product management in consumer products
• 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.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to present work to the 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consumer mobile or game development experience is preferred but not required
• SQL querying abilities is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas.
• Write and consult on specs.
• Overcome design challenges.
• Promote interoperability and scale.
• Drive the overall research strategy.
• Drive the usage of core innovative game technology.
• Ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
• Develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.
• Drive strategy for the team in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide management for CPM team members.
• Provide mentorship for PMs throughout the company.
• Provide oversight and guidance for more junior PMs on their projects.
• Be a key stakeholder or owner for initiatives with other teams.
• Coordinate Product Managers across multiple products.
• Set clear/measurable objectives for the team.
• Ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities.
• Drive positive business outcomes.
• Deliver vision & strategy.
• Monitor product progression.
• Partner with central publishing teams and/or game teams for delivering initiatives.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
• up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• paid parental and compassionate leave
• wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• family planning support through Maven
• commuter benefits
• reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
• bonus and/or equity awards
• eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed