Product Manager (Gaming, Remote)

Job summary

The role involves overseeing the product vision and roadmap for a proprietary game engine, ensuring it meets the needs of AAA game development teams while driving innovation in features and usability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager or in a related role within the gaming industry, particularly in game engine development.
• Strong understanding of usability in game engines and development pipelines.
• Natural curiosity for technology and solutions.
• Passion for user experience and technical excellence in game development tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, balancing technical and creative needs.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing complex projects in creative settings.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for the game engine, aligning with game development goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define, prioritize, and deliver engine features and improvements.
• Design user experiences and interfaces, defining user stories and technical requirements.
• Act as a liaison between game teams and engine development to gather requirements and support creative needs.
• Drive collaboration across teams to integrate engine improvements into the development pipeline.
• Assess market trends and competitor technologies to guide engine evolution.
• Advocate for developers and content creators to enhance user experience and workflow efficiency.
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates to stakeholders for transparency and alignment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Organizational skills for managing complex projects.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in product management or game development.

Tools

• Familiarity with game development tools and methodologies, particularly in engine development.