Zynga

Lead Product Manager - Central Product Management Team

Zynga$109K — $162K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of product management experience in consumer products
  • Preferred experience in consumer mobile or game development
  • Skilled in wire-framing and product specifications creation
  • Experience in leading dynamic applications and multivariate testing
  • Strong project management abilities, including executive presentation skills
  • Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, SQL knowledge is a plus
  • Passion for games and creating engaging user experiences

Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products across global teams
  • Consult on product specifications and overcome design challenges
  • Drive research strategy and ensure data-based product decisions
  • Develop insights into customer needs through empathy and research
  • Coordinate Product Managers and guide team objectives and project plans
  • Deliver product vision and strategy to stakeholders effectively
  • Monitor product progression and partner with marketing for launches

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off including 14 holidays and vacation days
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and wellness support
  • Family planning support through Maven
  • Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
  • Employee participation in 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Program
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Product Manager who can bring their games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world, and delighting their users through games. Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high-quality social games for millions. What You'll Do: As the Lead Product Manager, part of the Central Product Management (CPM) team, your responsibilities will include: Product & Lifecycle Management - 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. Strategy & Research - 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. Leadership & Coordination - 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. Execution & Launch - Monitoring the progression of products against the roadmap. - Partnering with product marketing for successful product launches. 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 that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,800 and $162,480 per year. The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $164,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.

About Zynga

Zynga is a video game developer and publisher. The company was founded in 2007 and is best known for its social games, including FarmVille and Words with Friends. Zynga's games are available on various platforms, including Facebook, iOS, and Android. The company has offices in several countries and employs over 1,800 people. In addition to its own games, Zynga has also acquired several other game development studios.
Learn more about Zynga
Size
2,952 employees
Market Cap
$9.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$429.4 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+30.4%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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