Full-Time

Associate Product Manager

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SciPlay

SciPlay

501-1,000 employees

Develops and publishes mobile casino games

Entertainment
Gaming

Entry, Junior

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid work model requires 3 days in office.

Category
Product Management
Product Analytics
Product
Required Skills
Agile
SQL
SCRUM
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Must be passionate about the product and has a strong desire to move the genre forward.
  • Motivated to win market share while building a high quality product.
  • 2+ years relevant experience
  • SQL and Data-mining experience a plus
  • Excel/Google Sheet Skills and Proficient in Powerpoint/Google Slides
  • Strong understanding of statistical significance in datasets.
  • Understanding of forecasting and statistical modeling
  • Agile/Scrum software development experience is a plus
  • Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
  • Ability to develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with Developers, QA, Analysts and Producers.
  • Excellent Organizational skills
  • Strong starter who can quickly get up to speed on new markets and products.
  • Strong affinity for understanding target audience needs and spender priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Director of Product and Director of Monetization on new features and promotions.
  • Own features and promotions from spec/design creation through development.
  • Highly focused on features that drive engagement through the means of events and promotions.
  • Iterate on and maintain existing specs before and during production to ensure accurate requirements are always available as the single source of truth.
  • Estimate the revenue impact of new features, promotions or game optimizations.
  • Work with Executive Producer and Engineering leads to create accurate ROI estimates based on revenue impacts and development cost.
  • Assist with designing and maintaining a high quality backlog of 'ready to implement' features and promotions for Roadmapping and Sprint planning with easily understandable specifications and design documents.
  • Work with art, engineering, and production to ensure planned feature specs are 100% approved, cost-evaluated, and ready for implementation at the start of each sprint. This includes final UX design flows from Art.
  • Work with Analytics to plan comprehensive testing strategies for features that will be tested in-game.
  • Attend daily stand-ups and weekly meetings with the development team, other Product Managers, and Analysts.
  • Act as day-to-day primary point of contact for any product and promotion related questions from the game team.
  • Review daily KPIs and proactively identify opportunities, trends, and threats to the product.
  • Evaluate notable competitors and share key insights / learnings to test.
  • Document our processes and best practices.
  • Constantly seek improvement opportunities in our day-to-day workflows.
  • Create presentations of notable successful cross-genre mechanics for sharing with broader PM org and executive leadership team.
  • Evaluate test results of implemented features and make recommendations for future iterations.

SciPlay develops and publishes online games, focusing on casino-style, casual, and bingo mobile social games. Their games allow players to experience the excitement of real-life casinos through authentic slot games and bingo on mobile devices. The primary audience includes casual gamers of various ages who enjoy social casino games and seek entertainment and virtual rewards. SciPlay uses a freemium business model, offering free downloads with in-app purchases for enhancements, and also generates revenue through in-game advertisements. What sets SciPlay apart from competitors is its commitment to regularly updating games with new content and rewards, which keeps players engaged. The company's goal is to provide high-quality gaming experiences that entertain and captivate a global audience.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Las Vegas, Nevada

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Austin FC opens up new marketing channels and enhances brand recognition in the sports community.
  • Light & Wonder's full acquisition of SciPlay could lead to increased resources and strategic alignment, fostering growth and innovation.
  • Collaborations with celebrities like Jerry O’Connell for ad campaigns can boost user acquisition and engagement, enhancing the company's market presence.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded mobile gaming market requires SciPlay to continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Potential securities violations and breach of fiduciary duty claims could lead to legal challenges and financial instability.

What makes SciPlay unique

  • SciPlay's specialization in casino-style, casual, and bingo mobile social games sets it apart from other mobile game developers who may focus on different genres.
  • The freemium model combined with continuous content updates ensures high user engagement and effective monetization, unlike competitors who may not offer as frequent updates.
  • SciPlay's recent sponsorship deal with Austin FC provides unique brand visibility and cross-industry collaboration, distinguishing it from other gaming companies.

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