Are you ready to drive a game that brings a positive impact to the world through the power of mobile, AR and location technologies?
We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Pokémon GO quality initiatives in our Bellevue, WA or San Francisco Offices on a hybrid basis. You will drive quality-focused technical programs by defining, scoping, and executing cross-functional projects that improve the game's stability, performance, and overall player experience.
Key responsibilities include managing technical risks, facilitating teamwork between engineering and other teams, implementing robust feedback and review processes, and defining quality metrics to ensure alignment with Pokémon GO's high standards and objectives.
Coordinating our release process with partners of mobile platforms like Apple's App Store and Google's Developer Console.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
Niantic, known for global hits like Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom is now part of Scopely, home to games like Monopoly GO!, Stumble Guys, and Star Trek Fleet Command. Together, we engage billions of players worldwide, and we need your expertise to keep them safe!
What You Will Do
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives focused on improving overall game quality, stability, and performance for Pokémon GO
- Work with engineering and product teams to define technical strategies, understand system architecture, and gather requirements for quality-related projects
- Serve as the central point of contact for technical quality initiatives, coordinating efforts across various departments, including engineering, QA, product, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration
- Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical, procedural, and logistical issues that could impact the quality of Pokémon GO
- Design and refine processes and tools for quality assurance, contributing to sustainable development practices and improving productivity across teams
- Define, collect, and analyze quality metrics, providing insights into product delivery and ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of work
- Communicate project status, goals, and risks clearly to various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, at all levels
- Manage submissions and certification efforts with mobile platform partners like Apple App Store and Google Play Console
- You have a BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business administration or equivalent experience
- You have broad experience and a deep understanding of various development methodologies, and a proven track record of improving your team's efficiency and quality
- Strong understanding of technical concepts, system architecture, and software development lifecycles
- Experience managing projects using both Agile and traditional project management methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and present complex information clearly
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, drive initiatives, and influence decision-making processes to achieve quality goals
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects with changing timelines
- Strong experience with JIRA
- Strong experience using AI
Plus if...
- A genuine understanding and passion for the Pokémon brand, its fans, and its communities
- Mobile gaming experience
- Experience with Quality Engineering related initiatives
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
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