Product Manager

Job Description

WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.

The Job

As a Product Manager at Warner Bros Games, you will help research and evangelize the development & design frameworks that are winning in today's cross-platform marketplace. You will synthesize internal and external research into actionable data points to help drive the product strategy for a new AAA branded-F2P competitive multi-player sports-based game. You will work as part of the Product Development team, coordinating closely with external development partners and internal product management teams to lay out the live operations for this exciting new project. You will utilize user insights, analytics, best practices, market research and competitor analysis to help inform the strategic execution of this project.

You will work closely with a talented development team experienced in working across a variety of AAA titles, both premium and F2P! In this role you will support the Production Team and work in conjunction with the Development Team to develop and propose in-game events, promotions and store updates for the product. You will assist in building out and/or validating live ops analytics, systems, & tools to enhance the live ops capabilities of the team and work in tandem with the developer on ideas to improve user engagement and monetization opportunities.

The Daily
• Help build and manage the game's roadmap and Live Ops calendar
• Monitor game health metrics, using a mix of data and player feedback, to measure success and inform our priorities
• Monitor the competitive landscape to identify product opportunities and understand industry trends
• Create and organize high-quality documentation to support ongoing Live Ops
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of game content, features, economy, and production pipeline
• Build models and forecasts to predict the impact of new features
• Analyze results of events, promotions, and store updates to help improve future activities and strategies
• Develop proposals for new in-game events, promotions, and store updates
• Develop, track, and manage project schedules and milestones to make sure all stakeholders are aligned and on track
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to prevent risks and to make sure the project is on track
• Educate all stakeholders on new game features, in-game events, promotions, and store updates
• Understand new game features, systems, and game balances
• Manage store updates including preparing and implementing store updates
• Ensure the ongoing success of titles by using tools such as Excel, Tableau/Looker dashboards, SQL, and statistical analysis to create actionable recommendations for your development teams and communicate the ongoing KPI impact of these recommendations.

The Essentials
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Product Management role
• Minimum 6 years work experience in the gaming industry, ideally on AAA product
• Experience using data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker, etc)
• Experience running live-ops and engagement events in F2P games
• Strong familiarity with PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, iOS and Android marketplaces, trends and best practices
• Record of accomplishment via feature, promotional and business model recommendations.
• Strong project management experience and ability to work with and manage cross-functional units in order to advance business objectives
• Data science or Statistical analysis work in any field
• Thorough understanding of free-to-play games, business models, and Games as a Service (GaaS)
• Passion for gaming and the games industry
• BA/BS Degree .Background in Business, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Design, Systems Design, Engineering, or Mathematics a plus.
• Effective communication skills including organizing and leading meetings
• An analytical, logical, innovative, and creative approach to problem-solving
• Exceptional product management skills (with experience at a features and systems level)
• Strong PC Skills, including proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables, large data sets)
• Exceptional PowerPoint presentation skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines and locations to achieve results
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and prioritize work to meet specific deadlines required
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented
• Experience with managing A/B tests and experiments
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Flexibility to travel to WB Games studios as required
• Attendance at industry conferences as required

The Nice to Haves
• MA/MS/MBA preferred

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $83,090.00 - $154,310.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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