Product Manager - Game Development Studio - Sunderland, Hybrid

Tombola Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in the UK seeks a proactive Product Manager to own product strategy and development. You will influence business success through data analysis and market research, while ensuring player engagement and retention. Ideal candidates have experience in product management or business analysis, and strong stakeholder communication skills. Join us to make a significant impact in a thriving, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in a Product Management, Product Owner, or Business Analysis role.
• Ability to drive product decisions using data analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills for articulating vision.

Responsibilities

• Create and socialise a clear product vision and roadmap.
• Conduct in-depth market and player research for new opportunities.
• Own revenue forecasting and monitor KPIs for game portfolio.

Skills

Pro-active

Strategic

Stakeholder Management

Fluency in data analysis

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Tableau

Google Analytics

Job description

Here at tombola, we're on the hunt for sharp, commercially-minded Product Managers to join our award winning Game Studio team. This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to be the strategic owner of the commercial success of our products!

We’re not just any online gaming site; we’re the UK's biggest, and we pride ourselves on building impactful, player-first products right here in-house.

What You'll Be Getting Up To (A Glimpse into Your New Role!) 🚀

You are the strategic owner of 'the what' and 'the why' for our new games and existing portfolio. A typical day might look like this:

• Creating, championing, and socialising a clear product vision and strategic roadmap for your specialism.
• Building comprehensive, data-backed and compelling business cases for new products and/or projects, defining target audiences and value propositions.
• Working with research teams to conduct in-depth market, competitor, and player research to identify new opportunities.
• Owning revenue forecasting and continuously monitoring KPIs (engagement, retention, GGR) for your game portfolio.
• Leading a culture of experimentation to optimise products, deciding whether to invest, optimise, or sunset products.

What We're Looking For in You (Your Superpowers!) 🧠

We're looking for someone who is pro-active, responsible, strategic, and ready to challenge assumptions with data.

The Must-Haves:

• Proven background in a Product Management, Product Owner, or Business Analysis role.
• Fluency in data analysis and interpretation to drive product decisions and create strong business cases.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management and Communication skills for articulating vision and strategy.
• Strong capabilities in Strategic Thinking, Vision Setting, and Product Roadmap Creation.
• Demonstrated Commercial Awareness and understanding of market dynamics.

The Nice-to-Haves (Bonus points if you have these!):

• Previous experience working in a tech, gaming, iGaming or product-led company.
• Experience with A/B testing and experimentation design and analysis.
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Tableau or Google Analytics.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer for You ✨

You'll be making a huge impact on the financial and player success of our core products. This is a brilliant opportunity to own the business success of your products and directly influence investment decisions, all while operating in a supportive, data-driven environment.

Ready to take the next step at Tombola? If you're passionate about gaming and ready to blend commercial strategy with player insight, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and let's build some magic together!