Director of Product

Position Overview

We are looking for a Director of Product who can bring our games to the forefront of the industry: building unforgettable social experiences, connecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and delighting users through our games.

Equipped with user data, you will have the freedom to provide experience, direction, and measurable performance to the game design process, building high-quality social games for millions.

Part of the Central Product Management (CPM), you will help multiple global teams manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle(s) of complex products spanning multiple feature areas. This will involve writing and consulting on specs, overcoming design challenges and taking the lead for promoting interoperability and scale. The Director of Product will also drive the overall research strategy, leveraging core innovative game technology, and ensuring that product decisions are based on in‑depth data analysis.

Through strong customer empathy, the Director of Product will develop deep insights into customer needs and how the roadmap addresses those needs. You will drive strategy for the team in collaboration with leadership, provide management for CPM team members, and mentorship for PMs throughout the company. You will provide oversight and guidance for more junior PMs on their projects and be a key stakeholder or owner for initiatives with other teams.

You will coordinate Product Managers across multiple products; they will work with their team to set clear, measurable objectives and ensure the team is effectively crafting project plans based on priorities, and ultimately driving positive business outcomes. The Director of Product will deliver the vision and strategy, monitor product progression and partner with central publishing teams and game teams for delivering initiatives.

• 5+ years experience in product management in consumer products
• Experience in consumer mobile or game development (preferred but not required)
• Ability to build wire‑frames, product specifications and white papers
• Experience managing dynamic applications and multivariate testing
• Able to lead, motivate, and develop a team, including those who do not directly report to you
• Exceptional data analysis and problem‑solving skills; SQL querying abilities is a strong plus
• Strong project management skills and the ability to present work to the executive team
• A passion for games, creating fun and compelling user experiences
• Outstanding written/oral, organizational, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to provide clear direction, set measurable goals, and give insight into industry and competitor trends
• Experience working with and coordinating large‑scale projects with central teams

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 California at the start of employment is expected to be between $172,400 and $200,000 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, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, 14 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation time per calendar year (15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the discretionary time‑off program, up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year, paid parental and compassionate leave, well‑being 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…