Senior Product Manager, Games (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Product Manager, Games (Gamedev): Expanding the puzzles and games offering and increase game-playing engagement, starting with The New Yorker. Focus on aligning with editorial stakeholders and delivering valuable experiences for loyal customers, managing product planning & delivery with agile methodologies.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $150,000-$170,000

Company

hirify.global is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the roadmap to expand the game offering across hirify.global, starting with The New Yorker.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and project management partners, as well as The New Yorker’s editorial game design team, to iterate on existing portfolio and develop new games.
• Drive product prioritization within a 0-9 month time horizon, managing short- and long-term projects effectively.
• Convert business objectives into development plans and follow through with delivery, ensuring clear requirements for iterative development cycles.
• Manage one product manager, coaching them on best agile and product management practices.
• Be the single point of contact for games business, coordinating work with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience developing engaging game products, ideally at a digital media organization.
• Experience developing and delivering digital products at scale within a consumer-facing company (preferably media).
• 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 a familiarity with other Conde Nast titles.
• Experience working with data tracking tools, and understanding and communicating data trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Thrive in a global environment, working across multiple time zones.
• Build effective relationships with strong verbal and written abilities, working diplomatically and effectively across departments.