Lead Product Manager - Central Product Management Team
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About the Role
Zynga is looking for a Lead Product Manager to join the Central Product Management team. You will manage end-to-end product lifecycle, drive strategy, and coordinate product managers across multiple products.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end to end lifecycle of complex products spanning multiple global teams
- Write and consult on product specifications
- Drive overall research strategy for product areas
- Ensure product decisions are based on in depth data analysis
- Develop deep insights into customer needs
- Coordinate Product Managers across multiple products
- Guide teams to set clear, measurable objectives and create project plans
- Deliver product vision and strategy to teams and stakeholders
- Monitor progression of products against roadmap
- Partner with product marketing for successful product launches
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in product management in consumer products
- Experience in consumer mobile or game development is preferred but not required
- Ability to build wireframes, product specifications, and white papers
- Experience with leading dynamic applications and multivariate testing
- Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team
- Exceptional data analysis and problem solving skills; SQL querying abilities are a strong plus
- Strong project management skills and ability to present to executive team
- A passion for games and creating fun user experiences
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Overview
- Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take Two Interactive.
- We are looking for a Lead Product Manager who can bring their games to the forefront of the industry.
What You'll Do
- Managing the end to end lifecycle of complex products that span multiple global teams and feature areas.
- Writing and consulting on product specifications.
- Overcoming design challenges and promoting product interoperability and scale.
- Driving the overall research strategy for your product areas.
- Ensuring product decisions are based on in depth data analysis.
- Developing deep insights into customer needs through strong customer empathy.
- Ensuring the product roadmap effectively addresses identified customer needs.
- Driving the usage of core, innovative game technology.
- Coordinating Product Managers across multiple products.
- Guiding teams to set clear, measurable objectives and create project plans based on priorities.
- Delivering the product vision and strategy to teams and stakeholders.
- Driving positive business outcomes through effective team and project management.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of 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 leading 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 are 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 into 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
- Zynga offers a world class benefits package.
- Pay range for Ontario: CAD 114,300 to CAD 164,000 per year.
- Total compensation may include bonus, equity awards, 401(K) plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick days, parental leave, and more.
About Zynga
- Zynga brings people together through the power of play.
- Games have been downloaded over 6 billion times in 175+ countries.
- Fan favorites include FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, and many more.
Additional Information
- Zynga is an equal opportunity employer.
- Accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- The position is for an existing vacancy.
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