Senior Product Manager, Games

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their interests. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager (Games) to drive the growth and evolution of the Yahoo Games portfolio, leading the development of high-quality gaming experiences and optimizing player engagement through data and user insights.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the product strategy and roadmap for the Yahoo Games portfolio, aligned with broader company goals
• Lead the development and launch of first-party games, third-party integrations, and supporting platform features
• Partner with Game Design, Engineering, Product Design, Analytics, and Production to deliver high-quality, engaging game experiences
• Drive user experience research (UXR) efforts, leveraging player data, playtests, and market insights to inform product decisions
• Continuously analyze game performance and player behavior to optimize engagement, retention, and monetization
• Architect AI-augmented dashboards and reporting structures to track KPIs and generate actionable insights
• Define and prioritize product requirements, balancing user impact, business goals, and technical constraints
• Lead Agile development processes, ensuring consistent delivery and iteration toward long-term goals
• Collaborate with external partners and developers to source, evaluate, and integrate third-party content
• Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies and tools to enhance the product development lifecycle, experimentation, reporting and team productivity
• Stay current on trends in gaming, AI, and consumer product development to inform strategy and innovation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a focus on consumer-facing products
• Experience building or managing casual games on web or mobile platforms
• Proven track record of leading products from concept to launch and iteration
• Deep understanding of game systems, player behavior, and engagement/retention mechanics
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, design, and analytics teams
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and prioritize work
• Experience with A/B testing, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization
• Experience managing external partners or third-party integrations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., for analysis, prototyping, content generation, or development workflows) and a willingness to incorporate AI into product thinking and execution
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Strong judgment in evaluating AI-generated outputs and validating data integrity to ensure high-quality product decision-making