Full-Time

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Posted on 8/5/2024

Niantic

Niantic

501-1,000 employees

Develops augmented reality games and experiences

VR & AR
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$188.1k - $209kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work schedule allows for a mix of remote and in-office work.

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 8+ years of relevant marketing experience, including having been a senior contributor in a team that has launched and grown a top-tier game. It’s a plus if you've worked on a headset app, a creator-consumer platform or have category creation experience.
  • Strategic operator. You excel in precisely identifying the highest impact opportunities and problems, designing plans to solve them, seeing plans through and iterating based on their performance.
  • Strong project planning and management abilities. You naturally think several steps ahead to identify and mitigate risks, doing so across multiple work streams at once.
  • Startup mentality. You enjoy leaning into constraints with your tenacity, creativity and business nous. You get the basics right and work with urgency to achieve results, fast.
  • Exceptional storyteller. You combine a precise command of language with a deep appreciation for Niantic’s products and goals to craft and convey effective messaging, internally and externally.
  • Influential without authority. You combine authenticity, logic and empathy to build then leverage trust with colleagues.
  • Pragmatic prioritization. You use your understanding of company goals and conviction on how to achieve those to make the best use of constrained resources.
  • Open-minded. You appreciate the value of diverse opinions and are skilled at bringing them together to create better outcomes.
  • An unfailingly consistent ownership mentality. Colleagues can rely on you completely to get the job done, no matter how complex it is.
Responsibilities
  • As our Senior Product Marketing Manager you'll lead GTM for consumer experiences that bring the immersive magic of real-world XR to life.
  • You'll have the opportunity to broaden your repertoire by working on a first-of-its kind cross-device experience, including an HMD app.
  • You will define our target segments and positioning, author our messaging, and develop cross-functional strategies to find, engage and retain users.
  • You'll lead all aspects of delivering your marketing roadmap, and analyze tactics then iterate based on performance.
  • This is a role with significant autonomy, and as such you'll also decide how to allocate budget to achieve your goals.

Niantic creates augmented reality (AR) experiences that combine the digital and real worlds, encouraging users to explore and interact with their environment. Their popular AR games, such as Pokémon GO and Ingress, engage millions of players globally by promoting outdoor activity and social interaction. The company generates revenue through in-app purchases, partnerships with local businesses, and branded merchandise. Niantic's Lightship platform serves as a powerful AR engine, enabling both their games and other developers to create immersive applications. The goal of Niantic is to enhance real-world experiences through technology, fostering a sense of community and exploration among users.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$753.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in geospatial tech boosts potential for Lightship platform partnerships.
  • WebXR technology expansion allows Niantic to reach broader audiences via web browsers.
  • Gamification in fitness apps aligns with Niantic's mission, opening health brand collaborations.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy concerns from data collection in Pokémon GO may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Paused AI updates in Wayfarer system could harm brand reputation and user trust.
  • Proceeding with events amid wildfires poses safety risks and potential PR issues.

What makes Niantic unique

  • Niantic leads in AR gaming with popular titles like Pokémon GO and Ingress.
  • Their Lightship platform supports large-scale AR interactions and third-party app development.
  • Niantic's games encourage outdoor activity and social interaction, enhancing real-world experiences.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company Equity

Flexible Work Hours

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