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Product Manager PlayFirst
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At PlayFirst, we believe you can have fun anywhere, any time and at any age. That?s why we?re committed to creating mobile games for everyone to enjoy, including the fan-favorite DASH and Stars series of games like Diner Dash, SpongeBob Diner Dash and Mall Stars?. Whether you?re in line at the store, on your lunch break or lounging at home, you only need a minute to dive into a PlayFirst game?but you?ll find a lifetime of entertainment. PlayFirst games are played by tens of millions of fans worldwide, and we?re just getting started. To find out more about our talented team and our awesome games, please visit www.playfirst.com.PlayFirst is funded by Doll Capital, Mayfield Fund, Trinity Ventures, and Rustic Canyon Partners. PlayFirst, Inc. is headquartered in downtown San Francisco.
Job Description
Product Managers are responsible for developing, launching, iterating and optimizing our mobile games for untethered success. Right off the bat you?ll be put in charge of a successful mobile game(s) and given the chance to make a huge impact. You?ll be developing strategies, driving the creation and implementation of new features, maximizing a game?s engagement & monetization, working with your teammates on new and exciting ideas, and using your expert quantitative skills to guide your decisions. As the owner of a game, you?re going to be responsible for every step of the process, and you firmly believe in putting-out the best product on the market.
Responsibilities
Build and iterate on games working with game designers and engineers throughout the product lifecycle from conception to development to launch, and most importantly, post launch.
Define the product vision and determine the optimal way to position products in the market taking into account competition and leveraging PlayFirst?s competitive advantage.
Cross-functionally lead product teams and motivate them to produce great products that are successful in the market place.
Establish a culture of testing and iteration using metrics, and A/B testing and multivariate testing to determine feature priorities and changes needed.
Drive monetization - iterate game features and test monetization strategies to maximize conversion and revenue
Continually stay focused on competition and innovation in the space; and think strategically about how PlayFirst can have an edge over competition
Requirements
2+ years of relevant software product/project management experience in the mobile games industry
Competence with typical product manager software tools and documents (budget, P&L, MRD, functional specification, etc.)
Outstanding organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects and operational responsibilities simultaneously
Outstanding analytic skill sets
Strong customer orientation
Knowledgeable in internet and software technology
Bachelor?s degree
Preferred
E-commerce experience is a plus.
Experience in the video game industry, either in console, online or casual games
Experience with products targeted at the females age 30+ segment
Experience with reporting tools, data analytics, and metrics testing.
MBA degree
Benefits:
Core benefits include: health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and stock options. PlayFirst is located downtown in SOMA right by the financial district (2 blocks from the Embarcadero BART/Muni station and Ferry Building) and offers great fringe benefits, including generous paid time off & company holidays, weekly chair massages, daily catered breakfasts, free snacks and refreshments, and company-wide game jam and idea creation sessions to innovate the future of mobile gaming.
Salary and level to be determined by experience and education
| Location: | 120 Montgomery Street Suite 1370 San Francisco, CA 94104 United States |
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PlayFirst
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| Web Site: | www.playfirst.com |
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| Headquarters: | 120 Montgomery Street Suite 1370 San Francisco, CA 94104 United States |
| Industry: | Software |
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