Director of Product

Who We Are: 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 blogPosition OverviewWe are looking for a Director of Product who can bring its games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and delighting its users through games.Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high quality social games for millions. What You'll DoPart of the Central Product Management (CPM), you will help multiple global teams lead the end-to-end lifecycle(s) of sophisticated products spanning multiple feature areas. This will involve writing and consulting on specs, overcoming design challenges and taking the lead for promoting interoperability and scale. In addition, the Director of Product will drive the overall research strategy, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis. Through strong customer insight, the Director of Product will be responsible to develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.You will drive strategy for the team in collaboration with leadership, provide management for CPM team members, and mentorship for PMs throughout the company. You will provide oversight and guidance for more junior PMs on their projects and be a key collaborator or owner for initiatives with other teams.You will coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; they will work with their team to set clear/measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, and ultimately driving positive business outcomes. Lastly, the Director of Product will deliver their vision & strategy, monitor product progression and partner with central publishing teams and/or game teams for delivering initiatives.What You Bring 5+ years experience in product management in consumer productsExperience in consumer mobile or game development experience is helpful but not requiredAbility to build wire-frames, product specifications and white papersExperience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testingAble to lead, motivate, and develop a team - including those who do not directly report to youExceptional data analysis and problem solving skills. SQL querying abilities is a strong plusStrong project management skills and ability to present work to executive teamA passion for games, creating fun and, compelling user experiencesOutstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detailAbility to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry and competitor trendsConsumer mobile or game development experience Experience in working with and coordinating large-scale projects with central teamsWhat We Offer You:Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits siteThe pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $183,800 - $230,000 per year.The pay range for this position in Chicago at the start of employment is expected to be between $163,400 and $200,000 per yearHowever, 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

to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

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