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We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join us at NaturalMotion to help build a new, unannounced mobile free-to-play action game.
We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with a multi-disciplined team (Design, Art, Programming & Analytics) to design, scope and implement core features that result in an outstanding gameplay experience for our players and positively inflect metrics.
- Own and manage the live operations schedule, ensuring best-in-class execution. Emphasis on attention to detail, proactive communication, and measurable results.
- Support the leadership team in defining and iterating upon the game’s business strategy to build a robust product roadmap for development and post-launch live content.
- Drive user and competitive research, champion the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis and an understanding of the market.
- Collaborate effectively across different business divisions, including release operations, user acquisition, legal, and other stakeholders, given the use of an established Take-Two IP.
- Effectively champion product vision & strategy, monitor product progression through completion of milestones and partner with other parts of the organisation including Central Analytics and Product Marketing.
- Build knowledge and understanding of data driven insights within the rest of the team through regular communication about relevant dashboards and reports.
- Act as an independent, self-starter capable of driving projects forward autonomously.
What You’ll Bring:
- Product Management experience in free-to-play game development, with a proven track record in managing live operations and executing best-in-class practices.
- Strong passion for and in-depth knowledge of mid-core games, specifically within the action, shooter, or RPG genres.
- Proven experience working effectively with various cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., release operations, user acquisition, legal).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as a self-starter, owning features and schedules without requiring direct reports.
- Ability to create wire-frames, product specifications and white papers.
- Exceptional data analysis skills, coupled with advanced Excel and SQL proficiency.
- Strong project management skills and ability to present work to executive staff.
- Outstanding written and oral communication.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry trends.
Bonus Points:
- Previous experience with new game development through to worldwide launch.
- Experience with shipping/managing games on multiple platforms.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days
- 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
- Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution
- Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection
- Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
- Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
- Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum
- Flexible working hours
- Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events
- Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme
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