Product Manager

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. PERKS & BENEFITSUnlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More*Wellness Activities & Programs12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*Happy HoursCompany EventsDog-Friendly**Only applies to full-time positions.Jam City’s Collection Division is hiring a Product Manager to work on a new mobile puzzle game. Reporting to the Lead Product Manager, the Product Manager will focus on shipping and optimizing new features, delivering against the game’s long-term strategic roadmap, and leveraging a deep understanding of level-based puzzle games to set KPI goals and conduct analysis.The ideal candidate is passionate about games, a strategic thinker, can approach her/his work like an analyst and a designer, and has a proven track record working in product management and F2P design on level-based puzzle games. The Product Manager will work closely with game designers and collaborate across multiple disciplines to create features that will grow the product for years to come.RESPONSIBILITIES Manage feature development from concept to launch, then make live optimizations based on analysis and player feedback to further improve performanceMonitor the market to identify best practices and ensure best-in-class execution in our gameUtilize game data, competitive research, and player feedback to formulate new feature ideasWrite specifications and wireframe featuresSet, then deliver, business goals for new featuresDevelop test plans for new features, including forming hypotheses, variant configurations, and quantitative success criteriaAnalyze and report on game feature performance, from high-level KPIs to deep dives into specific game systems and mechanicsPresent product updates, KPIs, and other analysis to everyone from executives to the full game teamQUALIFICATIONS 2-4 years experience in product management, ideally on Free-to-Play mobile puzzle gamesStrong quantitative and analytical skills - the ability to derive conclusions from data and clearly communicate findings is criticalExperience shipping features with a goal-oriented mindset and the ability to communicate clear requirements and objectives to a cross-functional teamCollaborative personality Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects from concept to completionStrategic thinker, well-versed in conducting market research and applying sophisticated frameworks to decision makingExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailPassion for mobile puzzle gamesBachelor’s Degree, ideally in mathematics, business analytics, or a related fieldNICE TO HAVE=Experience writing SQL queries and distilling complex analysis into actionable insightsExperience working on games based on well-known franchisesStrong knowledge of Disney or related brandsCHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:- Company news and events on our LinkedIn- Company Blog- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page- Find videos on our teams and games on our YoutubeOUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSIONWe believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.ABOUT JAM CITYJam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience. Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.