Senior Technical Product Manager
Pocket Gems seeks to build the greatest mobile games and most compelling interactive entertainment in the world. That’s the mission our founders began with, in an apartment above a pizza shop back in 2009, and it continues to inspire us today. With $155 million in backing from Sequoia Capital and Tencent, we’re constantly breaking new ground in mobile entertainment.
Our products have been downloaded over 500 million times by players around the world and have grossed over $1 billion in revenue. We continue to release brand new content for Episode, a mobile storytelling network and platform, and War Dragons, a visually stunning 3D real-time strategy game.
As our community of players continues to grow, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive environments across our teams, and in our games.
As a Senior Technical Product Manager - Episode you’ll work on a game that has defined interactive storytelling for a female audience, with a mission to build YOU-driven experiences where authors can create immersive stories and players can be who they want to be. You’ll own and manage critical aspects of the Episode product which will be seen by millions of people around the world.
What We’ve Accomplished:
- Developed and launched Episode, creating a brand new “interactive story” category in mobile games that has garnered over 350 million downloads over the past decade.
- Turned Episode into a user-generated content platform, allowing user creators to publish over 160,000 interactive stories for our players.
What You'll Do:
- Lead cross-functional teams consistently improving Episode and, over time, other live games.
- Use your knowledge of best in class live operations to prioritize backlogs, taking both operational and business considerations into account, and delivering regular game updates.
- Iterate on and develop hypotheses for improving player journeys and individual features based on data analysis, player surveys, and player interviews.
- Use your quantitative analysis skills to refine hypotheses and models by digging into game data and iteratively improving production and business metrics.
- Drive standards for best in class operations with clear goals, efficient firefighting approaches, and strong development and releases processes.
- Work in an environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction.
What You Bring to the Product Management Team:
- 6+ years of games or entertainment industry experience as a technical product manager, including time spent operating live games.
- Up to date with current trends in free-to-play mobile games and understand the pros and cons of the decisions that different games make.
- Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability to refine hypotheses/models by digging into player data and iteratively improving metrics.
- Deep technical understanding to be a strong thought partner to engineers.
- Ability to manage complex projects and production schedules.
- Extensive experience in SCRUM and Agile project management disciplines.
- Ability to write clear and concise specs.
Extra Gems For:
- B.S. / M.S.in a quantitative/technical discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Data Science, etc.).
- Being a fan of Episode and our community.
- Enjoy light hearted, romantic, playful, and sweet stories. RomComs or YA novels are your go-to for comfort.
- Specific experience in any of the following:
- Interactive story games
- Startup experience
- Engineering/software development
- A/B testing
The range provided below is Pocket Gems’ reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, this position is eligible for annual performance bonuses and equity.
Pocket Gems also has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Matching, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and Wellness Programs.
Please note that this information is only provided publicly for candidates in California, Washington, and New York.
Pay range
$150,000—$190,000 USD
Read more about what we’ve been up to!
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At Pocket Gems, we're building teams that value originality, inclusivity, and accountability -- and we hope to engage with talent based on these and other core values. We also offer competitive perks, such as flexible vacation, 401k matching, and a generous benefits package,
Pocket Gems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.