Senior Product Manager, Avatar Movement

About the role

As a Senior Product Manager for Avatar Movement at Roblox, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of user interaction within the platform. This position is focused on enhancing the avatar experience, ensuring that users can express themselves in dynamic and engaging ways. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to develop innovative solutions that elevate the avatar movement experience for millions of users worldwide.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the product vision and strategy for avatar movement, ensuring alignment with Roblox's overall goals and user engagement metrics.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to create intuitive and responsive avatar movement mechanics that enhance user experience.
• Conduct market research and user testing to gather insights on user preferences and behaviors, translating these findings into actionable product features.
• Define and prioritize the product roadmap, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals for avatar features.
• Work closely with data analysts to track and measure the success of avatar movement features, using data to inform future iterations and improvements.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned on product goals and timelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specifications.
• Engage with the Roblox community to gather feedback and understand user needs, fostering a user-centric product development approach.
• Mentor junior product team members, providing guidance on best practices in product management and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to avatar customization and movement, integrating relevant insights into product strategy.
• Develop and present product updates to senior leadership, articulating the value and impact of avatar movement initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create go-to-market strategies for new avatar movement features, ensuring successful launches and user adoption.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the gaming or tech industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex product features, with a focus on user experience.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, particularly in relation to avatar or character customization.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in agile development environments, with a solid understanding of agile methodologies and practices.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with game development processes and tools, particularly those related to avatar design and animation.
• Experience with user testing and research methodologies, including A/B testing and usability studies.
• Knowledge of programming languages or game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a product team, demonstrating mentorship and team-building capabilities.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in product management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana for project tracking and management.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) to monitor user engagement and product performance.
• Strong skills in wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) to visualize product ideas and features.
• Understanding of software development processes and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.

Practical notes

• This position is based in San Mateo, CA, and may require occasional travel for team meetings or industry events.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio or examples of previous product management work, particularly in gaming or interactive experiences.
• Roblox values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

META

Company: Roblox

Title: Senior Product Manager, Avatar Movement

Listed

location: San Mateo, CA, United States

Apply URL: https://careers.roblox.com/jobs/7819841?gh_jid=7819841