- Sede: Kirkland
- Stato:
- Paese: United States of America
- Sede: Redwood City
- Stato:
- Paese: United States of America
- Sede: Austin
- Stato:
- Paese: United States of America
Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.
As a Director of Product Management, you will work with a large but tight-knit team of enthusiastic industry craftspeople from all walks of life, united by their love for The Sims. You will lead the PM team that is developing for the future of The Sims. You will do this by combining insights from market trends, UX research, and player feedback to develop insights and identify product opportunities. You will then partner with the design, production, and marketing teams to shape these insights into product solutions that exceed goals.
Location: Hybrid three days a week (Kirkland, Redwood City, Austin, or Vancouver)
You will report to the franchise leadership of The Sims.
Responsibilities:
Lead the product roadmap
Create and lead product planning that drives our primary OKRs: acquisition, engagement, player satisfaction, and more.
Lead a team of highly capable Product Managers to be strong contributors.
Your team will identify and prioritize strategies, and then work with the Executive Producer and Production teams to deliver.
Collaborate with peers and partners, and present plans, updates and presentations.
Work with data, and through the analytical output of others to make data driven decisions.
Remain current and build an understanding within your team about the latest in industry and product trends, titles, and best in class mechanics. Use this to inform compelling strategies.
Qualifications:
Experience launching a world-class gaming product or initiative.
Experience working within the Mobile gaming space.
Influential, and able to work through peers and stakeholders.
Effective at prioritizing competing needs.
Live Ops planning experience, and an understanding of what it takes to engage and bring players back day after day. History of developing talent and leading a team of high performers.
Master's degree in Business, Economics, or related field.
4+ years of gaming industry experience.
6+ years of experience in Product Management and/or strategy/planning.