[Remote] Senior Product Manager, Games
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their interests. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager (Games) to define and scale the Yahoo Games portfolio, driving growth, engagement, and the evolution of their games offerings.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the product strategy and roadmap for the Yahoo Games portfolio, aligned with broader company goals
- Lead the development and launch of first-party games, third-party integrations, and supporting platform features
- Partner with Game Design, Engineering, Product Design, Analytics, and Production to deliver high-quality, engaging game experiences
- Drive user experience research (UXR) efforts, leveraging player data, playtests, and market insights to inform product decisions
- Continuously analyze game performance and player behavior to optimize engagement, retention, and monetization
- Architect AI-augmented dashboards and reporting structures to track KPIs and generate actionable insights
- Define and prioritize product requirements, balancing user impact, business goals, and technical constraints
- Lead Agile development processes, ensuring consistent delivery and iteration toward long-term goals
- Collaborate with external partners and developers to source, evaluate, and integrate third-party content
- Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies and tools to enhance the product development lifecycle, experimentation, reporting and team productivity
- Stay current on trends in gaming, AI, and consumer product development to inform strategy and innovation
Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a focus on consumer-facing products
- Experience building or managing casual games on web or mobile platforms
- Proven track record of leading products from concept to launch and iteration
- Deep understanding of game systems, player behavior, and engagement/retention mechanics
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, design, and analytics teams
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and prioritize work
- Experience with A/B testing, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization
- Experience managing external partners or third-party integrations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., for analysis, prototyping, content generation, or development workflows) and a willingness to incorporate AI into product thinking and execution
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative environment
- Strong judgment in evaluating AI-generated outputs and validating data integrity to ensure high-quality product decision-making
Benefits
- Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions
- Healthcare
- A great 401k
- Backup childcare
- Education stipends
- Flexible hybrid work options
Company Overview
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