Product Owner @ Xsolla | Simplify Jobs

Salary Range: 170000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Xsolla Mall is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner to join our dynamic team. As the Product Owner, you will be at the forefront of our digital marketplace, driving product strategy, development, and execution to enhance user experience and achieve business objectives. You will act as the linchpin between various stakeholders, including development teams, marketing, sales, and customers, to ensure that Xsolla Mall delivers exceptional value to end-users and game developers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision and Strategy: Define and articulate the product vision for Xsolla Mall, ensuring it aligns with the company’s overall strategy and objectives. Develop and maintain a product roadmap that communicates the direction and priorities to all stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between business, technical, and user groups to gather requirements, define features, and communicate product changes. Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard, and their needs are met.
Backlog Management: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, clearly articulating the business value of each item. Ensure the development team understands the backlog items to the level needed for execution.
Product Development: Collaborate closely with the development team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality features. Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle, including planning, refinement, review, and sprint.
User Experience: Champion the user experience in the product development process, incorporating user feedback and usage data to improve the product continually
Market Analysis: Conduct competitive and market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. Use insights gained to inform product strategy and positioning.
Performance Monitoring: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product and track performance against these metrics. Use data to make informed decisions about future product enhancements and optimizations.
Leadership: Provide guidance and support to the development team, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a gaming tech or e-commerce environment
MUST have experience in the video game industry
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, specifically Kanban, and experience managing product backlogs
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a customer-focused mindset
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
Experience with user experience design and user research methodologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities effectively
An Entrepreneurial mindset and highly flexible

At Xsolla, we are passionate about providing a conducive environment for our team to thrive personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Benefits Program caters to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our full-time employees and their families. This includes 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, chiropractic coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a fully vested 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match from the start date.

Understanding the detrimental effects of burnout, we offer unlimited Flexible Time Off and 14 paid holidays each year. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of our ethos at Xsolla. Each employee has a personalized career roadmap, developed in partnership with their manager, aligning individual and company goals. We support this growth through in-house training, independent study, conference attendance, and higher education opportunities.

ABOUT XSOLLA:

Xsolla is a global leader in video game commerce, established in 2005. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization in the gaming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with offices worldwide, we support major gaming titles and partners. Our deep commitment to gaming’s blend of technology and artistry drives our continuous innovation and dedication to our partners’ success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The role involves typical office activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations. The responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may evolve to align with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Xsolla is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all information collected during hiring. Please direct any inquiries regarding GDPR or CCPA to [email protected].

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