Senior Product Manager - Words With Friends

Zynga • Toronto, ON

1d • $115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Join us in our mission to connect the world through games! Zynga’s Words With Friends is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Product Manager to help shape the future of one of the world's most beloved social games. We are looking for a product leader who can own critical projects, drive results, and directly impact the business performance of a large-scale live service. In this role, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, analysts, and marketers to define, build, and launch features that delight millions of players every day.

Requirements

• 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in consumer-facing mobile apps, web, or game development.
• A proven ability to concept new feature ideas, understand the competitive market landscape, and deconstruct user-facing problems.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; a natural curiosity for data and the ability to use it to make informed, high-impact decisions.
• Outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills. You can effectively articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, from small teams to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• A team-first mentality, with experience interpreting community feedback and a passion for sharing insights that help other PMs grow.
• A genuine passion for games and crafting fun, compelling, and exciting user experiences.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the Product Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle for new features and optimizations, from initial concept and specification writing through to launch and post-launch analysis.
• Design Features: Author clear and comprehensive product specifications, user stories, and wireframes to guide the development team.
• Execute on Strategy: Partner with leadership to inform and execute the product strategy and roadmap for your area of focus, ensuring alignment with our core business goals.
• Be Data-Driven: Define, monitor, and analyze core metrics and KPIs. Use a hypothesis-driven approach to design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a Cross-Functional Team: Collaborate daily with engineering, design, art, and data science to balance business objectives, player experience, and technical investment.
• Be the Voice of the Player: Translate player feedback, community insights, and market analysis into actionable product requirements and innovative feature ideas.
• Drive Results: Take full ownership of your features' performance, consistently tracking results against defined expectations and communicating outcomes to the broader team.

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
• 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior