Product Owner

Avalanche Studios is looking for a passionate, business minded and analytical Product Owner to take full ownership of an, as yet, unannounced game.


The Position
As Product Owner, you will help to drive the future product and business development of the new title.The role includes setting the long-term strategy for the game, defining business objectives and KPIs, working towards maximising the success of the franchise but also understanding and representing the wants and needs of our players.


You are used to delivering results within a fast-paced game development environment and possess a strong analytical acumen and business judgement. You can inspire and lead groups and individuals and rally people behind a vision.  Furthermore, you need to be able to prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a proven track record of driving solutions both internationally and cross-functionally. Your understanding of the business behind video games in general, and how to run a game as a service (GaaS) in particular, is of vital importance, as is the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically. You should also be accustomed to using customer centric data to identify opportunities and evaluate results.


Responsibilities


Set the long-term roadmap for the product
Research, assess, analyze, and produce business plans and visions for current and future product and business opportunities
Analyze customer data and feedback to determine features or components that will add value to a product as well as maximize sales
Identify new trends and key opportunities for innovation
Understand the audience, analyze customer patterns, and share insights with internal teams about what drives and motivates our players
Work closely with the marketing and development teams to optimize our opportunities and drive towards the set business objectives
Provide motivation and direction to ensure that project goals, objectives, and deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved
Work with the Line Producer to plan capacity utilization



Required Qualifications


5+ years experience in a product role at a tech or gaming company.
Used to owning and managing a product roadmap, crafting product requirements, and specifications
Ample knowledge about the video games market, user acquisition, and optimization of the player funnel
Management experience, with a proven track-record of growing and empowering direct reports 
Extensive knowledge of working in a KPI-driven environment, and delivering ROI
Experience with doing forecasting and creating monthly/yearly/long term budgets
Fluent English and great communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated
Excellent presentation skills 
Team player
Passionate about video games



To apply for this position please register below with a detailed resume, link to a portfolio and cover letter. A portfolio is required demonstrating all aspects of your skills. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden.


Our Values
At Avalanche Studios, we believe in worlds without limits, and we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion, courage and craftsmanship.  




Avalanche Studios
Avalanche Studios is the original creator of the award-winning Just Cause franchise (published by Square Enix) and the developer of Mad Max (published by Warner Bros. Interactive) and Rage 2 (published by Bethesda Softworks). As a publisher, Avalanche Studios has released theHunter: Call of the Wild, Generation Zero and the free-to-play service theHunter Classic which has reached more than 8 million players across 190 countries. Avalanche Studios was founded in 2003 and is based in Stockholm, New York City and Malmö. The studio develops games using its proprietary Apex technology, enabling huge open worlds filled with emergent gameplay. Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com.