Senior Product Manager

Job DescriptionLocation:New York, NYCondé Nast is seeking a Sr. Product Manager to expand its puzzles and games offering and increase game-playing engagement. As the Sr. Product Manager for Games, you will help develop and execute the roadmap to expand the game offering across Condé Nast, starting with Working in collaboration with design, engineering and project management partners, as well as The New Yorker’s editorial game design team, you will iterate on the brand’s existing portfolio and develop new games. This includes both in-house development and partnership with third party vendors. Accordingly you will also work closely with our strategy and business development teams to source vendors when necessary. Responsibilities include:Game DevelopmentBring industry knowledge and experience to promote best practices with digital gamesWith your partners in Editorial Game Design and UX Design, develop an efficient process to prototype and test in order to mitigate risk and build confidence in launching new gamesDeeply understand the value proposition of Condé Nast’s brands and audiences in order to align with editorial stakeholders and deliver the most valuable experiences for our loyal customersPrioritization & Planning Drive product prioritization within a 0-9 month time horizon, with the ability to manage prioritization across both short- and long-term projects, managing unforeseen situations logically and effectivelyCo-lead cross-functional teams with partners in editorial, design, engineering, and project management to deliver features that meet the needs of our usersPrioritize multiple initiatives with logic and authority, while influencing your peers through respectConvert business objectives into development plans and follow through with deliveryDevise and refine Objectives and Key Results for gamesEnsure clear requirements are provided for iterative development cyclesAlign with engineering teams to determine resourcing plansManage day to day product planning & delivery (i.e. agile ceremonies)Communication Align senior stakeholders across the company to the product roadmapProactively and clearly communicate updates, roadblocks, and other team developments to stakeholders Write product briefs and gain team buy-in on new approaches to problemsCreate and manage all product documentation, communicate strategy, project status, and decisionsThrive in a global environment, working across multiple time zonesBuild effective relationships with strong verbal and written abilities, working diplomatically and effectively across departmentsManagementBe the single point of contact for our games business across the Condé Nast organization, coordinating work with our cross-functional partners in editorial, audience development, marketing, consumer revenue, corporate development, advertising and strategy. Manage one product manager who reports to this role, ensuring their work is impactful, coaching them on best agile and product management practices.Constantly iterate on team processes and resources to improve quality and speed of deliveryThe ideal candidate must have:Experience in developing and delivering digital products at scale within a consumer-facing companyA clear understanding of the media and gaming industry, including trends and best practicesExperience across digital platforms including familiarity with iOS, Android, and web-based techA 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 trendsBachelor or Masters degreePreferred Qualifications:6-8 years of experience developing engaging game products, ideally at a digital media organizationPrior games experience or experience working on consumer digital products in entertainment or mediaSalary Range: $150k-170k