Senior Product Manager, Game Tools
24 days ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
- As a Senior Product Manager in the Central Platform group, you will be leading the Game Tools product area, helping our games, publishing, and community teams deliver high-quality live services and player messaging experiences.
- You will be a core part of the team that builds the technical foundation of our games and designs the Fortis live services and player communication experiences for our players.
- As the feature team lead, you will drive product strategy and roadmapping in partnership with engineering and central product leadership.
- You will own the overall product experience for the areas you’re responsible for, including the design for the parts that require UI/UX, the developer experience where applicable, documentation, analytics, and onboarding.
- You will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds.
- You’ll be responsible for guiding your product throughout the execution cycle, from requirements collection through execution and iteration to stable long-term support.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Proven experience designing products and services for games, particularly at scale in the F2P space. Bonus points for game liveops, multi-channel messaging, and campaign orchestration experience.
- Exceptional product understanding of service products and proven success in developing and delivering those products over several releases.
- Strong ability to break down complex problems into steps that drive product strategy and prioritization decisions.
- Proven experience working with cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams to understand customer needs and drive toward consensus toward solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to estimate, prioritize, and measure the impact of product additions and improvements, using sound data analysis and A/B test management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Product/Project Management best practices, including practical Agile development. Product Owner or Scrum Master Certification is a plus.
- A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn - we believe this is essential to our ability to stay ahead of the market and value this over years of experience.
- Additional bonus points: previous technical experience. Should be comfortable delving into a technical product and working with engineers on a deep level.
- We expect our leaders to continue being students of their craft and the business and technology spaces they’re working in. You should be educated on the latest trends and have a strong perspective on how they relate to our current and future projects.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.