Director of Product

About the role

Scopely is seeking a Director of Product to join our Shanghai office to support an unannounced AAA mobile game. This role focuses on external development, requiring a leader who can bridge the gap between Western and Eastern market dynamics to drive commercial success. The Director will act as the critical link between global market trends and local execution, ensuring that product decisions are informed by deep market intelligence. You will own the strategic vision for new titles, translating high-level concepts into actionable plans that maximize breakout potential. Success in this position will be defined by your ability to navigate complex development landscapes and deliver on ambitious commercial targets. You will be responsible for aligning cross-functional teams around a unified product vision that respects both cultural contexts. Ultimately, this role is about steering the product from inception to market dominance in a highly competitive environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Define product strategy for new titles to ensure breakout market performance.
• Collaborate with User Insights to perform qualitative and quantitative competitive analysis.
• Guide game teams through the Greenlight process by addressing commercial viability.
• Partner with corporate development to identify talent and product opportunities.
• Design live operations and monetization frameworks during the meta game phase.
• Analyze global user behavior to translate insights into specific product features.
• Establish KPIs for Beta, Soft Launch, and global release phases.
• Conduct competitor teardowns and business intelligence reporting for executive leadership.
• Translate Western user gameplay behaviors for studio implementation.
• Synthesize data from diverse sources to create a cohesive narrative for product direction.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to align on product goals and constraints.
• Evaluate the feasibility of features within the technical and market constraints.
• Monitor the performance of live products and iterate based on real-time feedback loops.
• Act as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions with external partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product strategy or development for F2P titles in live operations.
• Proficiency in P&L modeling based on individual product KPIs.
• Ability to quantify design and live operations excellence through competitive analysis.
• Experience navigating the differences between Western and Chinese product development.
• Strong analytical mindset with a background in research or consulting.
• Proven track record of influencing product strategy within game development teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of user acquisition and retention mechanics.
• Capacity to operate independently while managing ambiguous project scopes.
• Willingness to travel internationally for stakeholder meetings and market research.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of product quality and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multicultural team setting.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with unannounced AAA titles in a pre-launch capacity.
• Background in mobile gaming ecosystems across multiple regions.
• Knowledge of emerging monetization models and their application in live ops.
• Understanding of creative direction and its intersection with product strategy.
• Familiarity with Scopely's portfolio of successful titles and their market performance.
• Experience mentoring junior product managers in a high-growth environment.
• Exposure to both direct-to-consumer and platform-based distribution models.
• Prior involvement in the Greenlight review process for game approvals.
• Track record of building data-driven cases for product investments.
• Experience with A/B testing frameworks and experimental design in games.
• Network within the Shanghai gaming and tech community.
• Previous collaboration with corporate development teams on M&A or strategic partnerships.
• Hands-on experience with analytics platforms such as Amplitude or Mixpanel.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to engage in deep dives into game mechanics and user journey mapping.

Practical notes

Please submit your CV in English. Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the hiring process. All official communications will come from an email address ending in @scopely.com. The role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring a combination of remote work and presence in the Shanghai office as needed. Candidates must be available for occasional travel within Asia and to Western markets for key strategic reviews. There are no specific visa sponsorship details provided in the source material, but candidates should ensure they have the right to work in China. The hiring process will involve multiple interview stages, including strategic case studies and stakeholder interviews. Deadlines for application submission are not specified; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for the role. This position is critical to the success of a high-profile unannounced project and requires a candidate who can hit the ground running.