Senior Product Manager - Live Ops

4w1 month ago

Scopely

US · Full-time · $110,000 – $180,000

About this role

Scopely is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Live Ops to join the Slate Development Group and support a high-profile unannounced mobile game project on a remote basis in the US. We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced AAA mobile game, assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures.

In this role, you will play a central part in shaping our live ops strategy and managing the day-to-day operations of the game. You will drive iteration and ensure we deliver a compelling, data-informed player experience through events, limited-time content, and in-game communications.

You will partner closely with Roadmap PMs, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to align live ops plans with feature development roadmaps and publishing plans. The role offers flexibility to take on broader responsibilities during early development, narrowing into defined ownership as the team expands.

This is an opportunity to mentor and support Live Ops Managers responsible for event setup, pacing, tuning, and daily execution. You will join a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating the games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Requirements

Proven experience in Product Management or Live Operations for mobile live-service games
Deep subject matter expertise in mobile live operations, including F2P engagement patterns, event systems, and player behavior drivers
Experience running events, utilizing live ops tools, and driving continuous iteration
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make clear, data-informed decisions
Skilled communicator who can align and influence across disciplines
Excels in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and can take on hands-on responsibilities during development
Comfortable working across cultures and time zones

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and execution for events, limited-time content, and in-game communications
Run the live ops iteration loop, analyzing performance, forming hypotheses, and driving rapid, data-informed improvements
Define and maintain live ops KPIs, using metrics to guide prioritization and measuring impact on engagement and retention
Partner closely with Roadmap PMs, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to align live ops plans with feature development roadmaps and publishing plans
Build requirements for Live Ops tools, collaborating with Tech PMs and Engineering
Conduct hands-on analysis to uncover insights and inform prioritization and improvements
Flex into broader responsibilities during early development, with the role narrowing into defined ownership as the team expands
Mentor and support Live Ops Managers responsible for event setup, pacing, tuning, and daily execution

Benefits

Equity and bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement benefits, and pet insurance
Paid holidays and paid Scopely free days
Unlimited paid time off