Senior Director, Product Management - Head of Sims Marketplace

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for The Sims Marketplace, building a trusted, scalable ecosystem that creates value for players, creators, and the business.
• Shape marketplace experiences, platform capabilities, and product investments that enable creators to successfully build and grow their content while enhancing player engagement.
• Establish and drive key marketplace success metrics, using customer insights and data to optimize ecosystem health, creator success, player satisfaction, and sustainable business growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Analytics, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver high-impact marketplace experiences and platform capabilities.
• Influence product strategy and business decisions across the organization through strategic thinking and data-informed recommendations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading the launch, growth, and lifecycle management of large-scale gaming products or strategic programs.
• 3+ years experience leading two-sided marketplace ecosystems, with deep understanding of both players and content creators, and the ability to balance incentives that promote engagement and long-term ecosystem health.
• Strong analytical acumen with experience leveraging data and insights to inform strategic product decisions.
• Degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a deep understanding of player behaviors, live services, and industry trends.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, product strategy, or business planning, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product initiatives.

About the role

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our mission is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players.

We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.

Pay, Benefits & Location

PAY RANGES
British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria)
*$190,500 - $267,300 CAD
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco)
*$227,300 - $344,700 USD
Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs. Spokane)
*$210,600 - $290,900 USD

Location: This is a hybrid role onsite the studio three days a week in Kirkland, Redwood City, or Vancouver Canada.