Lead Product Manager

About the role

This role sits within our Peoplefun studio. PeopleFun is an award-winning creator of mobile games for players across the globe. We are part of the AppLovin studios family, a publicly traded company, with world-class projects, resources, and infrastructure. PeopleFun is a Dallas-based game studio founded and maintained by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our games are played by over 25 million players each month, and we have a number of exciting mid-core and casual games in development. Our mission is twofold: excellence in creativity and data-driven product innovation, and to be a best-in-class workplace providing unique opportunities to learn and exercise curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Lead product management and cross-functional pod execution on Wordscapes.
• Take responsibility for the growth of the game, with a focus on improving new user retention.
• Own and prioritize the product roadmap to achieve player and business goals.
• Own key game KPIs, proactively identifying opportunities and driving initiatives to improve performance.
• Collaborate with studio stakeholders to define, design, and manage features that drive engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Design and balance game economies to drive compelling player experiences, retention, and monetization.
• Perform game analytics and translate player behavior and performance data into clear product decisions and priorities.
• Develop data-backed hypotheses, define success metrics, and use test results to iterate, scale, or deprioritize initiatives.
• Analyze competing games and provide relevant competitive insights and references.
• Leverage liveops tools, A/B testing, local/push notifications, and other tools to optimize player experience and drive business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (graduate degree preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a game product management role.
• Proven experience in increasing user retention.
• Passion for creating innovative, fun, and compelling games.
• Understanding and experience with free-to-play and other mobile game business and monetization models.
• Proactive and self-directed, with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving them forward without waiting for direction.
• Highly data-driven, with the ability to develop hypotheses, analyze player and game performance, and translate insights into product decisions.
• Experience with A/B and multivariate testing.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, with the ability to focus teams on the highest-impact opportunities.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to the Dallas office 3-4 times per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage – extended health, dental, and wellness benefits effective on start date.
• $500 annual Wellness Spending Account for physical well-being, personal development and lifestyle interests.
• 25 vacation days annually, in addition to statutory holidays.
• Generous parental leave program and family-friendly workplace culture.
• RRSP matching – 100% of employee RRSP contributions up to 3.5% of annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support and resources.
• Hybrid work environment – in-office Monday through Thursday, flexible work-from-home on Fridays; complimentary breakfast, lunch and evening snacks on office days.
• Regular social events and celebrations to recognize achievements and strengthen connections.
• Commitment to employee growth and career advancement through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is CAD $135,000–$155,000. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique qualifications, experience and circumstances of each candidate. Actual compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, education, training, licenses and certifications (where applicable), as well as business and organizational needs. The final compensation package will be based on the specific position offered in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.