Director of Product in London

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition. Our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone, including fan-favourites like FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.

We are looking for a Director of Product who can bring our games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and delighting users through engaging games. Equipped with user data, you will provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high-quality social games for millions.

What You’ll Do

• Help multiple global teams manage the end-to-end lifecycle of complex products spanning multiple feature areas.
• Write and consult on specs, overcome design challenges, and promote interoperability and scale.
• Drive the overall research strategy and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis.
• Develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs.
• Drive strategy for the team in collaboration with leadership and mentor PMs throughout the company.
• Coordinate Product Managers across multiple products to set clear/measurable objectives.
• Deliver your vision & strategy, monitor product progression, and partner with central publishing teams for delivering initiatives.

What You Bring

• 5+ years experience in product management in consumer products.
• Experience in consumer mobile or game development is preferred but not required.
• Ability to build wire-frames, product specifications, and white papers.
• Experience with managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing.
• Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Exceptional data analysis and problem-solving skills; SQL querying abilities are a strong plus.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to present work to the executive team.
• A passion for games and creating fun user experiences.
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and give insight on industry and competitor trends.

What We Offer You

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. The pay range for this position in California and Illinois at the start of employment is expected to be between $172,400 and $200,000 per year. The total compensation package may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, 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.