5+ years in video game development across modern platforms (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch)
Strong understanding of business cases, budgets, and financial risks in game development
Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive work ethic
Experience managing products throughout their lifecycle
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the product team to maintain comprehensive product lifecycle documentation
Own the business case and development needs for high-quality video games
Synthesize information to guide strategic product decisions and enhance customer experience
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for each lifecycle phase
Pitch product vision to internal and external stakeholders through various communication methods
Foster relationships with development and publishing teams to ensure alignment
Drive inter-team communication to keep projects organized and on track
Work with development teams to validate milestones against forecasts
Launch products in collaboration with marketing and sales to achieve business goals
Report to leadership on product alignment with business objectives
Benefits
In-person work environment
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced setting
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Engagement in the entire product lifecycle
Focus on delivering high-quality video games
Chance to influence company vision and strategy
Full Job Description
**Please note that all positions posted for Aspyr Media, Inc. are in-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available.**
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Product Management, the Product Manager will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and roll-out products that deliver on the company's vision and strategy.
This role will be critical in achieving Aspyr's company vision and values by collaborating with publishing, development, and finance stakeholders to align sound business plans, product development strategies, and marketing executions for product delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in game development product management, a strong business acumen, and an obsession with high quality video games.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with the product team to establish, maintain, and regularly update a centralized, authoritative source of documentation for the entire product lifecycle.
Maintain ownership of a games' business case, development, and players' needs to deliver high quality video games
Consume and synthesize large amounts of information to help guide strategic decisions about products by (including but not limited to) understanding players' needs, identifying product gaps, generating new ideas that increase market share, improving customer experience, and increasing revenue
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for each phase of the product life cycle
Pitch products' vision with internal stakeholders and key external partners through tactics including product demos, help articles, and internal documentation
Develop and foster close relationships with the development (engineering, quality assurance, and production) teams and the publishing (sales, marketing, and customer service) teams to ensure all stakeholders are consistently aligned throughout the development process
Drive excellent inter-team communication to keep all team members organized and unblocked in completing their tasks
Work closely with development teams to test and validate that milestones align with forecasted cost, time, and quality
Launch products in partnership with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to hit business goals, objectives, and forecasts
Accountable to company leadership for delivering products aligned to business objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in product management
5+ years of professional work experience in video game development with titles across modern gaming platforms (PC,Xbox One, PS4, Switch)
Ability to understand and develop business cases, budgets, P&L (profits & losses), and the financial risks for video game development and publishing
Demonstrated success in communicating effectively with all levels of the organization as well as key external partners
Organized and focused individual with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done
Ability to make thoughtful decisions quickly and balance what is right for the company, the product, the players, and the partners
Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
Solid development background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in video game development
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
Compassionate and possession of high emotional intelligence
Always learning and looking for ways to improve oneself and the team
