Lead Product Manager

Overview

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our client’s Virtual Studios is looking for an experienced Lead Product Manager to join them as they build immersive, interactive storytelling and digital commerce experiences for their gaming community. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of user behaviors and an ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive our product development strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the product roadmap for foundational capabilities and components of the Platform.
• Craft product narratives and requirements docs that clearly define the features and capabilities we will build.
• Lead a cross-functional working group of engineers, designers, data scientists, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on vision and strategy.
• Orchestrate cross-functional execution of our team of designers, engineers, and data scientists.
• Prioritize work based on various inputs from stakeholders while being flexible to iterate and change.
• Define, measure, and analyze product KPIs and user feedback to ensure we deliver consumer-right experiences.
• Live your customer’s reality and leverage audience research, data, cultural trends, and your own empathy to deconstruct the gaming landscape across sport simulation games like EA FC, Madden, 2K and battle royale games like Fortnite. 
• Evaluate new product opportunities and bring forward proposals
• Collaborate with your core squad to groom backlog and plan sprints

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work alongside a team of designers, engineers, product marketers, and data scientists to create inclusive, immersive, and thought-provoking experiences on the platform. You will operate in a fast-paced startup environment with our teams in LA, OR, and NYC.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 7+ years of experience in product management in consumer apps, games. Bonus if in gaming. 
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• A track record of delivering consumer right
• Proficient with user research tools and software (e.g. Usertesting.com)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to thrive and adapt to an evolving, quickly changing environment

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $63.60 to $70.67 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.