Director of Product

Job Description

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with Blitz’s long-term vision. Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative product features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction • Team Management: Direct and expand a team of product managers, designers, and engineers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability • Product Roadmap Oversight: Own the product roadmap, defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring that all product initiatives support the strategic goals of the organization • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a senior leader, driving product initiatives across the company. Collaborate with business leads, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure that product decisions are informed by data-driven insights • Market Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and market research to stay ahead of industry trends and ensure Blitz maintains a competitive edge in the gaming and activity tracking markets • User-Centric Innovation: Lead user research and A/B testing to continuously refine and optimize the product experience based on user feedback and behavior • Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop and implement effective go-to-market strategies, overseeing product launches to ensure they meet user adoption and satisfaction goals

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in product management with proven leadership in managing and directing product teams • Expertise: Extensive experience in digital product management, particularly in activity tracking platforms, with a successful track record of launching and scaling products • Technical Acumen: Strong background in either product design, software engineering, or data science, with the ability to make informed decisions based on both quantitative and qualitative data • Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into actionable plans • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate and persuade across all levels of the organization, championing product vision and strategy • Passion for Gaming: Deep understanding of the gaming industry, particularly MOBAs like League of Legends, is highly desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $170-220k • Annual performance bonus • Stock options program • Unlimited paid vacation • Option for employer paid coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) plan • 401(k) matching • Gaming laptop and peripherals • Company-wide team building events