Platform Product & Project Manager

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in video games. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development. We partner with 1400+ programmers, artists, and designers, from freelancers to small studios, all over the world, and not only match them to project opportunities but manage the production from A-Z.

We are seeking an experienced and versatile professional to join our dynamic company as a Product Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of new features and enhancements for a B2B platform to be launched in late 2024. You will play a critical role in scoping feature enhancements and future features, managing Business Analysts for requirements documentation, and owning roadmaps for each core feature on the platform.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in feature development, excellent leadership skills, and demonstrated experience working with a SaaS platform.

The vacancy is 100% remote and we are hiring in EUROPE!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Feature Owner at a SaaS company, demonstrating the successful delivery of complex features.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  Fluency in Ukrainian preferred

Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Collaborate closely with the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to define and continuously refine the strategic product vision in alignment with overall business goals. Formulate and communicate a comprehensive product strategy, leveraging market analysis, competitor research, and emerging industry trends.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage product analytics, A/B testing, and performance metrics to guide product enhancements and ensure informed decision-making. Set clear KPIs in collaboration with the CCO, regularly review progress, and identify areas for optimization.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the development of platform features throughout their lifecycle, from concept to production, user feedback, and post-launch iterations. Ensure a seamless transition of features from development to live services evolution.
• Roadmap & Prioritization: Build and maintain detailed roadmaps for the evolution of core features across the platform. Ensure these roadmaps are aligned with business objectives and regularly updated to reflect changes. Collaborate with the Project & Delivery Manager to synchronize the overall product roadmap.
• Revenue & Monetization: Develop revenue projections for key platform features, forecasting their monetization potential and impact on overall business goals.
• Sprint & Iteration Planning: Work with the CCO and platform leadership team to plan and prioritize sprints, ensuring iterative progress toward product milestones. Ensure resource allocation is optimized across teams.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the Business Analyst team, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee capacity management, skill development, and smooth handoffs to engineering and other teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, marketing, finance, and business development teams to ensure alignment on product goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Backlog & Feedback Management: Maintain the product backlog, incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders, clients, and user testing. Ensure the backlog remains aligned with platform strategy and product priorities.
• Competitive Analysis & Innovation: Monitor competitive platforms and emerging technologies for potential build-buy-license opportunities. Ensure the product remains innovative and competitive within the market.
• Feature Planning & Execution: Lead feature planning meetings and ceremonies (including grooming and release planning). Set clear agendas, coordinate team efforts, and document follow-up actions and decisions.
• Project & Resource Management: Lead the hiring, planning, and capacity tracking for platform team resources, including developers, QA, and designers. Establish clear project scopes, goals, and timelines, and manage potential risks.
• Process Improvement: Continuously monitor project progress and identify opportunities for process optimization. Proactively suggest and implement new processes to enhance team efficiency and product development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage stakeholder expectations and serve as the primary point of contact for feedback and updates. Track project status, communicate progress, and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Oversee all project documentation, including sprint tasks, time tracking, and status reports. Ensure clarity and transparency across tools like Jira and Confluence.

Benefits

We offer:

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners;
• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Join our dynamic and high-performing team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our organization's growth and success. Apply today and become an integral part of Devoted CG

This is a remote, full-time contracted position.

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.