At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create experiences that previously were impossible and that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and in creating communities that last. For the past six years NaturalMotion Studios have been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz.

We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week ( Wednesday and Thursday) in our London office and the remaining days at home. Within this role you can work remotely from anywhere in the UK. Within this role you will be required to work from our London office full-time. 

 

Job Purpose

Our Racing business is responsible for the CSR Racing franchise, including the #1 Racing Game on Mobile, CSR2 and the groundbreaking next instalment, CSR3. We are one of the most ambitious, successful, and creatively inclusive studio groups in the world. Based across three locations – London, Birmingham and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse, humble, straightforward and ambitious talent, aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career.

Lead the Evolution of Gaming: Join Us as a Principal Product Manager at Natural Motion/Zynga for CSR Racing, the World's #1 Racing Game!

Seize the dynamic opportunity as a Principal Product Manager, taking charge of the game economy and business forecasting. Your mission is to align the product team on strategic opportunities, shaping the future of gaming excellence at Natural Motion/Zynga.

We're not merely seeking someone with analytical abilities; we want a critical thinker capable of foreseeing trends, seizing opportunities, and ensuring our overall success. In this pivotal role, you'll wield a powerful combination of analytical prowess and business acumen.

Join us in creating experiences that were once thought impossible, reaching a vast audience, and fostering lasting communities at NaturalMotion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Business Forecasting: Develop revenue forecasts for short-term milestones and long-term business planning, contributing to the overall P&L strategy.

Economic Modeling: Utilize economic modeling techniques to shape the game's Economy, applying insights derived from live data.

Backlog Management and Impact Assessment: Evaluate the backlog's appropriateness to support business goals and assess the impact of each new release on key performance indicators (KPIs).

User Acquisition Strategy Evaluation: Assess the performance of the User Acquisition strategy, collaborating to positively influence the top of the funnel.

Collaborative Culture Building: Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the product team. Encourage the sharing of ideas and best practices to enhance team collaboration.

Growth and Partnerships: Evaluate business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansions to drive product growth.

Gaming Landscape Insights: Provide valuable insights on emerging technologies, gaming trends, and player preferences that could impact the mobile gaming landscape.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Proven Product Management expertise in free-to-play game development.
• Previous experience in balancing and modeling free-to-play game economies.
• Exceptional proficiency in data analysis, complemented by advanced skills in Excel and SQL.
• Robust organizational and analytical capabilities, coupled with an unwavering attention to detail.
• Ability to provide clear direction, establish measurable goals, and offer insights into industry trends.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme 
• Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world
• Work in a family-oriented, collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job
• A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers
• Flexible working hours & crunch-free working culture
• Communal music and laid-back atmosphere
• Summer/Christmas parties and Happy Hour in the studio each Friday
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 paid personal days 
• 6 months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave or 16 weeks of fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria apply)
• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%)
• Private medical insurance, dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance, accident insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligibility criteria apply)
• Fitness Reimbursement plan worth £600 per annum
• Charitable Giving Platform to which the Company contributes a 2:1
• Annual season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at accommodationRequest@zynga.com to request an accommodation associated with your application for an open position.

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