Product Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Overview

Overseeing the development and management of gaming products from conception to launch and beyond. This role requires a deep understanding of gaming trends, player preferences, and technical expertise to drive product strategy and deliver outstanding gaming experiences.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to identify user needs and work with cross-functional teams to manage product releases. Ultimately, the Product Manager will help us roll-out products that deliver our department's vision.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle management from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and successful execution.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify player needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy and roadmap.
- Define product requirements, features, and functionalities based on market insights, player feedback, and business goals.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including game developers, designers, marketers, and executives to align on product vision, roadmap, and priorities.
- Drive product development through agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
- Champion the product internally and externally, communicating its value proposition, features, and benefits to stakeholders, partners, and the gaming community.
- Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and KPIs to iterate on features, optimize user experience, and drive continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and gaming innovations to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors, licensors, and partners to integrate technologies and content that enhance product offerings.

Requirements:

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Digital Technologies, or other related fields. MBA is a Plus.
- At least 8-year work experience as a Product Manager or similar role in product management within the gaming or media industry, with a successful track record of launching and managing gaming products.
- Deep understanding of gaming platforms, technologies, and player behavior with a passion for gaming and staying current with industry trends.
- In-depth knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities, with proficiency in using analytics tools and metrics to drive product decisions.
- Hands-on experience managing all stages of the product life cycle.
- Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent knowledge of user-centered design principles and design quality standards.
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Ability to stick to timelines and measure progress during development.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of responses we receive we are unable to provide feedback to all applicants. If you have not been contacted within 5-7 days, please assume that at this stage your application has been unsuccessful.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

MBC GROUP is the largest media company in the Middle East & North Africa region that enriches people’s lives through information, interaction and entertainment. In 2002, nearly a decade after the launch of MBC1 in London, in 1991, MBC GROUP moved its headquarters to Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates.

Today, MBC GROUP includes over 17 leading TV channels: MBC1 (general family entertainment); MBC2 & MBC MAX (24-hour western movies); MBC3 (children’s edutainment with a mix of both local productions and western acquisitions); MBC4 (entertainment for young families with a female-focus); MBC ACTION (an indigenous adrenaline-packed channel targeting young males with local and homegrown productions); MBC VARIETY (Western films and general entertainment with uninterrupted broadcasting); MBC DRAMA (24/7 Arabic drama) & MBC+ DRAMA (a joint pay-TV channel between MBC and OSN); MBC PERSIA (general family entertainment dubbed and subtitled in Farsi); WANASAH (24-hour Arabic music channel); MBC MASR & MBC MASR2 (general family entertainment geared towards the Egyptian family); MBC BOLLYWOOD (delivering the freshest in Bollywood content geared towards the region via an Arabized interface); MBC USA (on “Dish Network” in the US); MBC IRAQ (a premium channel aimed at the entire Iraqi family), MBC5 (new satellite channel dedicated to the Maghreb); all of them benefit from MBC STUDIOS which produces the region’s most compelling premium content for cinema, television and on-demand platforms. MBC GROUP also includes two FM radio stations: MBC FM (Gulf music) and Panorama FM (contemporary Arabic hit music).

Furthermore, part of MBC GROUP is Shahid and its premium subscription-based service Shahid VIP, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform, home to highly rated original productions from the Arab world, a wide range of exclusive movies and premieres, as well as the top watched live Arab TV channels.

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