Product Manager

• Monitor all projects and ensure achievement of all revenue objectives
• Achieve all business objectives and determine an effective strategy
• Implement various processes for projects and develop all tests for same to maintain quality
• Coordinate with internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

Required Skills:

• Campaign Management
• Product / project management, Excellent organizational and data analysis skills; ability to derive actionable conclusions from large data sets and statistical studies.
• Able to generate ideas and solve problems independently and consistently
• Technical and analytical background with data-driven decision focus
• Defines the product vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• SQL

Responsibility: 

• We’re seeking a talented product leader to define and execute against a giant vision that we have for the logistics sector
• Deeply understand Porter’s mission and strategies.
• Lead market, user research; drive innovation, definition, roadmap planning, deliverable tracking and design of new Porter products and product features to deliver against team and company goals.
• Requires challenging all members of a cross-functional team (engineering, business, design, etc.) to think boldly and creatively and then to funnel that energy into concrete products and execution plans.
• Be data driven: The product design and direction should be based on data (customer behaviour analytics, business metrics etc.). Solicit and embrace critical feedback.

• Monitor and measure launched products and feed leanings back into the product development process.
• Clearly communicate product plans, benefits and results, as appropriate, to all the stakeholders.

Requirement

• Software engineering experience and a very sound technical as well as Product understanding.
• Have an experience in delivering consumer Internet products from the ideation board to the customer
• Stellar design instincts and product taste
• Ability to leverage data to make decisions without getting stuck in analysis paralysis and a never ending desire to grow and learn.

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game publishers and developers, with well over 750 million downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Traffic Cop 3D and Makeover Studio 3D. Alongside this, we also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join TENS!, Eternal Hope and Die by the Blade. 

With a team of talented people collaborating daily between our studios in Leamington Spa, Bangalore and Beijing, or on a remote basis from Turkey, Brazil, the Philippines and many more places, we have a truly global team making games for a global audience. And it’s paying off: Kwalee games have been downloaded in every country on earth! If you think you’re a good fit for one of our remote vacancies, we want to hear from you wherever you are based.

Founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters for many years, our team also includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines series) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of global gaming experts. Everyone contributes creatively to Kwalee’s success, with all employees eligible to pitch their own game ideas on Creative Wednesdays, and we’re proud to have built our success on this inclusive principle. Could your idea be the next global hit?

What’s the job?

As a Product Manager in the Mobile Games you’ll be responsible for ensuring the games you work on are commercially successful. You’ll be working closely with internal and external teams to guide games through the development process through to launch. 

What you tell your friends you do

“I’m the glue that keeps our game releases together, making sure the development process and release are smooth and successful ”

 What you will really be doing

• Responsible for the full lifecycle of published mobile games
• Use game KPIs to help guide future development plans
• Help in the design and development of core game loops and economy systems
• Working closely with and collaborating with external developers 
• Collaborating with numerous internal teams including PR, creative, publishing and digital marketing to ensure games are ready to be successfully launched and marketed
• Brief and organise the delivery of marketing materials across a range of platforms and channels.
• Working alongside Publishing Managers and with internal and 3rd party development teams to form a complete link between development and release/marketing.

How you will be doing this

• You’ll be part of an agile, multidisciplinary and creative team and work closely with them to ensure the best results.
• You'll think creatively and be motivated by challenges and constantly striving for the best.
• You’ll work with cutting edge technology, if you need software or hardware to get the job done efficiently, you will get it. We even have a robot!

Team

Our talented team is our signature. We have a highly creative atmosphere with more than 200 staff where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute daily to important decisions. You’ll work within an extremely experienced, passionate and diverse team, including David Darling and the creator of the Micro Machines video games.

Skills and Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant role (e.g. Production, marketing, PR or similar), organising across multiple teams.
• Business mindset and understanding of commercial thinking
• Willingness to drive results and deadlines based on targets and KPIs
• A creative spark and familiarity with high-quality marketing assets
• Passion for games and knowledge of industry trends and key players
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail

We offer

• We want everyone involved in our games to share our success, that’s why we have a generous team profit sharing scheme from day 1 of employment
• In addition to a competitive salary we also offer private medical cover and life assurance
• Creative Wednesdays!(Design and make your own games every Wednesday)
• 20 days of paid holidays plus bank holidays 
• Hybrid model available depending on the department and the role
• Relocation support available 
• Great work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Quarterly team building days - work hard, play hard!
• Monthly employee awards
• Free snacks, fruit and drinks

Our philosophy

We firmly believe in creativity and innovation and that a fundamental requirement for a successful and happy company is having the right mix of individuals. With the right people in the right environment anything and everything is possible.

Kwalee makes games to bring people, their stories, and their interests together. As an employer, we’re dedicated to making sure that everyone can thrive within our team by welcoming and supporting people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances. With the inclusion of diverse voices in our teams, we bring plenty to the table that’s fresh, fun and exciting; it makes for a better environment and helps us to create better games for everyone! This is how we move forward as a company – because these voices are the difference that make all the difference.

OML is a new media and entertainment company that partners with influencers to build content, IPs & live experiences that impact culture and help brands come closer to consumers. Headquartered in Mumbai with teams in Russia, Poland & Thailand, OML was founded in 2001 to book and manage artists across all genres of entertainment. Today our operations span a prolific and award-winning content studio that packages and produces shows for OTT platforms, live events production and a global brand solutions business. 

OML has lived in a unique cross-section of brands and influencers, putting us in the distinctive position of appreciating the influencer marketing universe with first-hand experience, thus gathering deep knowledge of this ecosystem. We are putting this tribal knowledge to use by developing a product that not only serves to empower influencers to be the best versions of themselves but also serves as a powerhouse of information, insights & tools for all digital content marketing needs be it designing and executing a campaign, gathering landscape intelligence, finding the right influencers for a brand or even tracking a campaign in real time and sharing results seamlessly. Our unique proprietary content measurement system has already served 500+ creators in 20+ countries – it's time now to roll this out to other artists and clients by way of this tech platform. Join us on this adventurous journey! 

As we build out our offerings for the content creators, talent managers, brands, agencies & publishers, we are looking for an experienced Product Manager (Business) to build and lead a new vertical at OML along with others. 

The Product Manager (Business) will be responsible for building a compelling and scalable SaaS product and upholding OML values and building those into the team.

• Leverage deep process/domain expertise and partner with Product Owner and business stakeholders/customers to prioritize needs.
• Coordinate work of several parallel teams to deliver on higher level outcomes. Responsible for transparent delivery and maximizing returns. Focus on execution for the duration of a product release.
• Develop the user experience and design philosophy for the product and manage the UX/ UI for the product
• Manage product milestones and deliver viable products consistently
• Visualize, develop and manage a SaaS product
• Create & own & execute product strategy and roadmap 
• Ability to translate the business strategy into product strategy  
• Provide insight to stakeholders on the product and market  
• Provide product marketing with insights on key differentiators and messages  
• Drive action throughout the organization to get products to market  
• Derive a sustainable pricing strategy comparable to similar products and services in the market
• Plan and carry out product launches 
• Manage product profitability and commercial success – own the business case  
• Write detailed BRD defining the product architecture, technical & business requirements, user experience, execution plan, roadmap, stakeholders, etc. 
• Manage all aspects of product, including customer feedback, requirements, and issues 
• Ability to hire and develop talent
• Enable the organization to prioritize/work with vendors that provide access to products/services adding value to our product & customers
• Effectively guide teams to use metrics to help them improve
• Support teams to be highly productive with high degree of ownership

• Understanding of AI and ML concepts, statistics, and data modeling
• Understanding of systems architecture, system design, client-side and server-side technologies
• Strong experience and understanding of agile methodologies, with proficiency in JIRA, Crashlytics, and Firebase.
• Excellent analytical skills, mathematical skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from large amounts of data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; at ease when dealing with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically.
• Able to understand technical issues and their implications
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with track record for prioritizing & delivering results in an dynamic, ambiguous and demanding environment
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple stakeholders
• Action oriented, able to juggle multiple priorities and excel in a lean work environment

• Preferred MBA or alternatively, BE / B.Tech. or above in Computer Science / Software Engineering 
• 4+ of proven work experience in product management or as an associate product manager or product owner in technology focused business
• Previous relevant technical experience in field of software development (dev-ops, backend OR full-stack) is good to have

Location: Mumbai/Bangalore. WFH till opening 

Reports to: VP Product / Dotted Line Reporting to CEO

Reasons you should apply if you fit the bill : 

Aside from the fact that you can chance upon your favorite comedians, bump into our furry friends while you grab a cup of coffee and get inside access to some of the coolest festivals in the country;

We ensure all our team members get enough down-time : We have monthly mandatory offs. We don't have a punch-in-punch-out culture.

Get ready to level up everyday : You bring the passion, we deliver the (countless) opportunities.

Everyone in the OML fam is taken care of : We offer free mental health care for all team members, we have gender neutral POSH & Parental policies, our insurance policies extend to your in-laws as well!

We have fun while we're at it : Game nights, FRI-YAYs, KnOML

Our Values:

1. We build opportunities for our artists, brands and fans; and it’s important for us to be reliable and efficient 
2. We demonstrate honesty, excellence and commitment to success 
3. ‘It’s not my job’ is not part of our vocabulary, we even stuff envelopes 
4. We make mistakes, but only to learn from them to build resilience 
5. We take care of ourselves and our colleagues 
6. We are our own managers 
7. We are committed to equality and inclusion 
8. We are mindful of the strain on the Earth's resources and are committed to reversing the trend with our behaviors where possible 

Thank you for taking the time to go through the opportunity we have to offer.  

If you apply, please do not share your photo, age, gender, religion or ethnicity in your resume. You do not even need to share your last name.  (We want to eliminate biases on any of these parameters while we decide on our shortlisted candidates)

We will get in touch with you if your profile gets shortlisted.