About the role
Locations
Austin, TX; Barcelona, Spain; Bay Area, CA; London, UK; Toronto, Canada
Position Overview
The Director of Product will bring games to the forefront of the industry by building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people, and delighting users. Equipped with user data, the individual will provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process to build high-quality social games.
What You'll Do
- Part of the Central Product Management (CPM) team.
- Help multiple global teams manage end-to-end lifecycles of complex products spanning multiple feature areas.
- Write and consult on specs, overcome design challenges, and lead the promotion of interoperability and scale.
- Drive overall research strategy and the usage of core innovative game technology.
- Ensure product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
- Develop deep insights into customer needs through strong customer empathy and ensure the roadmap addresses those needs.
- Drive strategy in collaboration with leadership.
- Provide management for CPM team members and mentorship for PMs throughout the company.
- Provide oversight and guidance for junior PMs on their projects.
- Act as a key stakeholder or owner for initiatives with other teams.
- Coordinate Product Managers across multiple products to set clear/measurable objectives and ensure effective project planning based on priorities to drive positive business outcomes.
- Deliver vision and strategy, monitor product progression, and partner with central publishing or game teams to deliver initiatives.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience in product management in consumer products.
- Experience in consumer mobile or game development (preferred but not required).
- Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications, and white papers.
- Experience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing.
- Ability 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 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.
- Experience working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teams.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Pay: $172,400 to $200,000 per year (California location). Base pay varies based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
- Total Compensation Package: May include bonus and/or equity awards.
- Retirement/Investment: Eligibility to participate in 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
- Time Off: 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility for discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
- Leave: Paid parental and compassionate leave.
- Additional Perks:
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and wellness support.
- Family planning support through Maven.
- Commuter benefits.
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic. Zynga is committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds. The company provides necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments. Accommodation requests should be sent to accommodationrequest@zynga.com.
Security Notice
Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps (e.g., Telegram, WhatsApp). Zynga does not engage in financial exchanges during recruitment and will never ask for personal or financial information over chat. Official communication occurs only through company email domains (@zynga.com, @take2games.com, @naturalmotion.com, @smallgiantgames.com, @themavens.com, @gram.gs).