Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their interests. They are seeking a Senior Product Manager (Games) to define and scale the Yahoo Games portfolio, driving growth, engagement, and the evolution of their games offerings.
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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions
- Healthcare
- A great 401k
- Backup childcare
- Education stipends
- Flexible hybrid work options
Company Overview
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.yahoo.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Yahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 197 in 2023, 646 in 2022, 381 in 2021, 463 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.