Senior Product Manager, Games

About the role

Condé Nast is seeking a Sr. Product Manager to expand its puzzles and games offering and increase game-playing engagement. As the Sr. Product Manager for Games, you will help develop and execute the roadmap to expand the game offering across Condé Nast, starting with The New Yorker. You will collaborate with design, engineering, project management partners, and The New Yorker’s editorial game design team to iterate on the brand’s existing portfolio and develop new games, including both in-house development and partnerships with third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Game Development
  • Bring industry knowledge and experience to promote best practices with digital games.
  • Develop an efficient process to prototype and test with partners in Editorial Game Design and UX Design to mitigate risk and build confidence in launching new games.
  • Deeply understand the value proposition of Condé Nast’s brands and audiences to align with editorial stakeholders and deliver valuable experiences for loyal customers.
• Prioritization & Planning
  • Drive product prioritization within a 0-9 month time horizon, managing both short- and long-term projects effectively.
  • Co-lead cross-functional teams with partners in editorial, design, engineering, and project management to deliver user-focused features.
  • Prioritize multiple initiatives logically while influencing peers through respect.
  • Convert business objectives into development plans and follow through with delivery.
  • Devise and refine Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for games.
  • Ensure clear requirements are provided for iterative development cycles.
  • Align with engineering teams to determine resourcing plans.
  • Manage day-to-day product planning and delivery (e.g., agile ceremonies).
• Communication
  • Align senior stakeholders across the company to the product roadmap.
  • Proactively communicate updates, roadblocks, and team developments to stakeholders.
  • Write product briefs and gain team buy-in on new approaches.
  • Create and manage all product documentation, communicating strategy, project status, and decisions.
  • Thrive in a global environment, working across multiple time zones.
  • Build effective relationships with strong verbal and written abilities, working diplomatically across departments.
• Management
  • Serve as the single point of contact for the games business across Condé Nast, coordinating with cross-functional partners in editorial, audience development, marketing, consumer revenue, corporate development, advertising, and strategy.
  • Manage one product manager, ensuring their work is impactful and coaching them on best agile and product management practices.
  • Iterate on team processes and resources to improve quality and speed of delivery.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience developing engaging game products, ideally at a digital media organization.
• Experience in developing and delivering digital products at scale within a consumer-facing company (preferably media).
• A clear understanding of the media and gaming industry, including trends and best practices.
• Experience across digital platforms including familiarity with iOS, Android, and web-based tech.
• Familiarity with The New Yorker and understanding of its sensibilities and audience, as well as other Condé Nast titles.
• Experience working with data tracking tools and understanding and communicating data trends.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000–$170,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, and education.