Director Of Product Management (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Director of Product Management (Gamedev): Defining and managing the product's performance against business KPIs for a new online experience in the Horizon universe with an accent on retention and monetization strategies. Focus on data-informed product strategy, collaboration with game direction and production teams, and driving initiatives for successful outcomes.

Location: Based in Amsterdam, relocation to Amsterdam, Netherlands is required

Company

hirify.global is a premier studio known for its groundbreaking and visionary games, including the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West.

What you will do

• Define and be accountable for the product's performance against business KPIs, developing business models across multiple platforms.
• Partner with game direction and user research teams to determine retention and monetization strategies based on industry best practices and user testing.
• Develop the performance measurement strategy for the development, launch, and live phase, including market rollout and ongoing optimization.
• Conduct industry analysis to understand the competitive landscape and game systems/features that drive genre performance.
• Use data to communicate and educate the team on business performance and growth opportunities.
• Partner with digital marketing and CRM teams to enhance in- and out-of-game business improvements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in a similar role.
• Proven business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities, using data to inform strategy and business decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering with marketing, game development, and leadership teams.
• Visionary with the ability to see the bigger picture and translate it into innovative initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of industry trends and competitor landscape.
• Experience managing console/PC games during the development, launch, and live phases with rapid iteration loops.

Nice to have

• MBA preferred but not required.
• Passion for engaging live games and a strong understanding of the industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a new live game targeting a broad audience set in the Horizon universe.
• Collaborate closely with game direction, user research teams, and external Sony teams.
• Opportunity to live and work in Amsterdam, a vibrant city known for its rich culture, history, and quality of life.
• hirify.global offers relocation and immigration support.
• Inclusive environment committed to diversity.