Product Manager – Roadmap Track

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the Roadmap Track backlog and the quarterly planning process.

• Oversee the maintenance of existing features and systems, which include progression, content updates, guilds, and tournaments.

• Prioritize and sequence larger releases aimed at enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Assess genre games and market trends to generate innovative ideas for new mechanics.

• Manage first-session and early-game retention strategies, incorporating FTUE, unlock pacing, and onboarding processes.

• Collaborate with analysts on cohort studies and A/B testing initiatives.

• Shape the cadence of progression and content in partnership with economy designers.

• Own and monitor roadmap KPIs such as D7 and early retention, veteran daily active users (DAU), high-level player average revenue per daily active user (ARPDAU), and progression speed.

• Establish success metrics and analyze A/B tests and cohorts alongside data analysts.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager (PJM) on sprint scoping and release scheduling.

• Serve as the primary product anchor for the feature team.

• Lead multi-phase feature initiatives from goal-setting through to release.

• Report directly to the Director of LiveOps while working closely with the game's Product Owner on a daily basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience as a Product Manager or Game PM in the mobile free-to-play gaming sector.

• Preference for candidates with experience in casual, farming, simulation, or city-builder games.

• Demonstrated experience in managing a live game and developing product roadmaps.

• Proven ability to prioritize, sequence, and deliver significant features effectively.

• Capability to assess trade-offs between different features.

• Strong market-informed perspective; actively plays and evaluates games within the genre.

• Proficient in retention and monetization metrics, including D7, ARPDAU, LTV, and churn rates.

• Comprehensive understanding of player engagement, progression systems, onboarding processes, long-term retention strategies, economy management, and content pacing.

• Adept at aligning and motivating cross-functional teams through clear commercial reasoning, even without direct line management.

• Highly organized and able to maintain composure under live operational pressure.

• Experience collaborating with PJMs within SCRUM/Kanban frameworks.

• Must be located within +/- 3 hours of Central European Summer Time (CEST) for real-time collaboration.

• Familiarity with AI tools for daily tasks or a willingness to learn.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Personal development budget.

• Flexible working conditions.

• Remote-first studio culture.

• Autonomy in your role.

• Data-driven decision-making environment.

• Culture focused on sustainable execution.