What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Zilker Partners?

Our client is an independent, full-service developer and publisher dedicated to delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

This is a hybrid role located IN AUSTIN, TX (4 days in the office, 1 day remote)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a Product Manager , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our games. Reporting to the Director of Product, you'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch high-quality video games that align with our company vision and strategy. Your contributions will ensure the company continues to deliver industry-leading gaming experiences while driving product success from concept to launch.

Key Responsibilities

Game Ownership : Serve as the business and product owner for games, ensuring alignment with development milestones, player needs, and quality expectations.
Strategic Insights : Analyze player behavior, market trends, and product gaps to guide strategic decisions. Identify opportunities to enhance the gaming experience, expand market share, and drive revenue.
Vision to Execution : Translate product strategies into actionable roadmaps, detailed requirements, prototypes, and wireframes.
Stakeholder Communication : Present and pitch product visions to internal teams and external partners using demos, documentation, and other compelling tactics.
Collaboration : Partner closely with development teams (engineering, QA, production) and publishing teams (sales, marketing, customer service) to ensure seamless product delivery.
Alignment & Communication : Act as the communication hub, ensuring all teams remain aligned, informed, and unblocked throughout the game's lifecycle.
Milestone Management : Validate that development milestones meet expectations for cost, time, and quality.
Launch Success : Collaborate with marketing, sales, and customer service teams to execute successful product launches that meet or exceed business objectives.
Leadership Updates : Provide regular project status updates to company leadership through presentations, dashboards, and open communication.
Accountability : Deliver products that fulfill business goals and objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Passion for Gaming : A deep appreciation for high-quality console video games and the player experience.

Business Acumen : Proven ability to develop business cases, manage budgets, and analyze P&L for game development and publishing projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Skilled in fostering strong relationships across diverse teams, including engineering, marketing, and external partners.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making : Ability to make thoughtful, quick decisions that balance the needs of the company, product, players, and partners.

Organizational Skills : A proactive and focused approach to managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Development Knowledge : Solid understanding of the video game development process, with hands-on experience a plus.

Leadership & Emotional Intelligence : Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and driven to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS :

5 years in product management

3 years in console game development

Demonstrated success managing the entire lifecycle of multiple gaming products

Strong ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights

A track record of delivering high-quality games on time and within budget

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