Director of Product - Casual Games

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Join us in our mission to connect the world through games and to delight consumers with exhilarating social gaming experiences! Zynga is looking for an experienced Director of Product to shepherd an in-development title to a worldwide launch, drive results, and scale a new game in a live service environment. As Director of Product, you will be responsible for the product vision, roadmap, and owner of product outcomes for the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Establish a compelling product vision that aligns with creative and company goals. Define a core value proposition that is fulfilling to target audiences.
• Facilitate and maintain cross-functional alignment, coordination, and strong communication across internal and partner teams.
• Define must-have features and prioritize team roadmaps based on business and player impact ensuring a quality, core experience.
• Understand opportunities and gaps within the competitive landscape, player archetypes, and existing product offerings.
• Think player first, know who we are building for and what will benefit them most.
• Ensure the team’s product decisions are based on strong analysis. Define analytics standards in partnership with the analytics manager.
• Assume ownership of outcomes for the entire product team. Consistently identify product risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in product management in game development.
• Ability to simultaneously handle complex design challenges across multiple projects/feature areas.
• Capable of managing expectations and presenting effectively to the team and senior executives.
• A strong manager who ensures reports receive mentorship, training, and feedback.
• Passion for games and crafting fun, compelling, and exciting user experiences.
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical abilities, and attention to detail
• Experience working on new games that have launched is preferred

What we offer you

• Competitive salary, bonus plan and, ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Telemedicine, Virtual mental health, Emotional Support Services, EAP, and neurodiversity support programs
• Family building new parent & menopause support
• Global Fitness Reimbursement program
• Global Wellbeing Program
• Charitable Giving and Volunteer Program
• Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $183,800 and $272,000 per year. 

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.   Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

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