Zynga

Senior Technical Product Manager - ML & Analytics

Zynga$92K — $142K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or Business.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in product management.
  • Experience collaborating with Game or Marketing teams or developing data science solutions.
  • Proficient in project prioritization, requirement collection, and product specification crafting.
  • Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and software development life cycle.
  • Experience in metrics-driven decision-making.
  • Proven leadership experience in team/project environments.

Responsibilities

  • Establish the product vision and strategy to enhance operations and performance.
  • Partner with various teams to identify user needs and set measurable objectives.
  • Collaborate with Engineers and Data Scientists to develop AI solutions.
  • Define KPIs to track product impact on business outcomes.
  • Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for cross-functional features.
  • Address challenges in a rapidly evolving gaming landscape.
  • Serve as a resource on data science strategies and vendor evaluation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support team members' needs.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Support and accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development in a challenging environment.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

We're searching for a Senior Product Manager on our Platform Machine Learning team who can help drive the team's product vision and strategy. This Product Manager will work closely with Zynga's internal teams to understand their technological needs as they build out engaging experiences for our new and existing player base. Projects will range from the development of automation tools, data pipelines, and ML models, empowering users to effectively and efficiently meet their business goals.
What You'll Do:
  • Establish the product vision and strategy that will help improve operations and performance across our business.
  • Partner with executive, game, marketing, and analytics teams to understand user needs and establish success criteria with clearly measurable objectives and key results to deliver a great end-user experience.
  • Collaborate with a high-performing group of Engineers, Data Scientists, and Analysts acting as the voice of the business to shape the development and delivery of AI solutions.
  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the impact of products on business outcomes
  • Impact the end-to-end product lifecycle of features spanning multiple areas.
  • Collaborate to solve novel problems introduced by the constantly evolving and increasingly challenging gaming ecosystem.
  • Be or become a guide in data science strategies and technologies, including key vendors in the space, pros and cons of opposing approaches, and trade-offs involved with different strategies.

Zynga is known for its data-driven culture, its ambitious mindset, and its fast-paced, challenging work environment where each individual can make a difference. We value strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and quantitative experience. We look for great communicators, leaders, and team players.
What You Bring:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or Business.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a product management role.
  • Prior experience in working with Game and/or Marketing teams or building DS solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience with prioritizing projects, collecting requirements, crafting product specifications, and carrying features from conceptualization to deployment.
  • Good knowledge of agile software development methodologies and software development life cycle.
  • Experience with metrics-driven decision-making.
  • A track record for high performance and team/project leadership.
  • Hard-working, performance-driven self-starter and team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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 Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $92,000 and $142,000 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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