8+ years in product management, specifically in video game production.
5+ years of experience in video game development across modern platforms (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch).
Experience managing small teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong business acumen with ability to manage budgets and P&L for game development.
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage all organizational levels and external partners.
Proven track record of successful franchise management throughout its lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Forge effective relationships to maintain product alignment across the organization.
Collaborate with the Head of Product Management to ensure adherence to the product lifecycle roadmap.
Establish and maintain a centralized source of documentation for the product lifecycle.
Partner with project leads to implement long-term franchise strategies and adjust roadmaps as needed.
Work with marketing, creative, and sales teams to maximize market impact post-launch.
Deliver franchise strategy aligned with business objectives to company leadership.
Assess and resolve escalated project concerns in line with company values and vision.
Benefits
In-person work environment at Aspyr Media, Inc.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team.
Engagement with cross-functional teams across various departments.
Chance to influence franchise strategies and product delivery.
Access to a collaborative culture focused on high-quality video games.
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 Senior Product Manager will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and roll-out documentation requirements across the product lifecycle for our franchise strategies for our licensed product lines 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, franchise development strategies, and marketing executions for product delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in game development product management, a strong business acumen, deep understanding of game and player data, and an obsession with high quality video games. Essential Functions:
Forge positive and effective relationships and maintain product alignment across the organization
Work closely with Head of Product Management to ensure internal teams are aligned with and adhering to product lifecycle roadmap
Collaborate with the product team to establish, maintain, and regularly update a centralized, authoritative source of documentation for the entire product lifecycle
Partner with product team & project leads to implement long-term franchise strategy, with forecasted products, and post-launch content, providing strategic guidance to adjust roadmaps if scope changes
Work closely with marketing, creative, and sales teams to maximize market impact for our franchise(s) in a way that aligns with the company values, providing plans for how to maximize success post-launch
Accountable to company leadership for delivering franchise strategy aligned to business objectives
Ability to assess and problem-solve escalated project(s) concerns within each franchise in alignment with the company values, vision, and strategy
Work closely with IP holders for greenlight and pre-production to ensure brand standards are set for a predictable roadmap and approval timeline
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience in product management with previous experience in a video game production/product role
5+ years of experience in video game development with titles across modern gaming platforms (PC,Xbox One, PS4, Switch)
Experience managing small teams in a fast-paced environment
Ability to estimate, propose, and validate 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, key external partners, and external press
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 franchise throughout its lifecycle
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
