Software Product Manager Jobs in San Mateo, CA

Position Overview:

Join us in our mission to connect the world through games! Zynga's Words with Friends is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Product Manager to help shape the future of one of the world's most beloved social games.

We are looking for a product leader who can own critical projects, drive results, and directly impact the business performance of a large-scale live service. In this role, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, designers, analysts, and marketers to define, build, and launch features that delight millions of players every day.

What You'll Do:

• Own the Product Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle for new features and optimizations, from initial concept and specification writing through to launch and post-launch analysis.

• Design Features: Author clear and comprehensive product specifications, user stories, and wireframes to guide the development team.

• Execute on Strategy: Partner with leadership to inform and execute the product strategy and roadmap for your area of focus, ensuring alignment with our core business goals.

• Be Data-Driven: Define, monitor, and analyze core metrics and KPIs. Use a hypothesis-driven approach to design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to drive continuous improvement.

• Lead a Cross-Functional Team: Collaborate daily with engineering, design, art, and data science to balance business objectives, player experience, and technical investment.

• Be the Voice of the Player: Translate player feedback, community insights, and market analysis into actionable product requirements and innovative feature ideas.

• Drive Results: Take full ownership of your features' performance, consistently tracking results against defined expectations and communicating outcomes to the broader team.

What You Bring:

• Product Management Experience: 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in consumer-facing mobile apps, web, or game development.

• Strong Product Sense: A proven ability to concept new feature ideas, understand the competitive market landscape, and deconstruct user-facing problems.

• Analytical Acumen: Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; a natural curiosity for data and the ability to use it to make informed, high-impact decisions.

• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills. You can effectively articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, from small teams to senior leadership.

• Execution and Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Collaborative Spirit: A team-first mentality, with experience interpreting community feedback and a passion for sharing insights that help other PMs grow.

• Passion for Games: A genuine passion for games and crafting fun, compelling, and exciting user experiences.

• Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $96,000 and $142,000 CAD per Year.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000 and $160,000 USD per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.