**JOB SUMMARY**


The Next Generation Storytelling team is seeking a Sr Manager, Platform Strategy with strong user experience, product strategy and communication skills, and deep expertise in crafting forward-thinking, cross-functional projects. This individual will develop unique consumer experiences that drive persistent connections with consumers while unlocking new canvases for storytelling. This role requires a combination of strong experience in strategy, creative expertise, passionate execution, and accountability.


This role will work with high performing, cross-functional teams to drive and execute next generation consumer experiences, and help define the future roadmap for NGS products. This individual will have strong experience in research, partner management skills, and will bring an understanding of the interplay between design, product, engineering, and the business to evolve capabilities through partnerships and consumer-centric user experiences.


The ideal candidate will be a skilled cross-functional collaborator, with experience in emerging technology and consumer-oriented technology services. The role requires a solid foundation in product strategy, innovation, cross-functional team collaboration, and the ability to rapidly synthesize complex information and effectively communicate across multiple stakeholder groups.


**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**


+ Help drive the overall platform strategy for NGS, including both cross-functional planning inside the company, as well as initiatives with external partners

+ Drive explorations in emergent technology, including but not limited to Web3, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, NFT and data-driven insights into their impact

+ Definite future product features that drive both user acquisition and retention through innovative, player-first design

+ Maintain a clear understanding of the business goals and user needs, identifying and articulating high-impact research questions and opportunities, while continuing to drive strategic decisions.

+ Synthesize user research and business data to help shape the product roadmap, designs and future research activities.

+ Use storytelling to communicate high-level concepts and research insights in presentations, reports, and workshops.

+ Collaborate with cross functional product peers, engineering, and design to successfully realize the release, management and experimentation of new experience features to the end user

+ Present complex features and roadmaps across the organization, soliciting shared alignment and championing the value of building flexible, scaled platform solutions

+ Communicate effectively with a high degree of collaboration and influence.

+ Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization

+ Work across functional teams to understand business and feature requirements


**QUALIFICATIONS**


+ BS/BA in Product Strategy, Design, User Experiences, Digital Media, Technology or related field

+ 8+ years of combined relevant experience on digital products and 2+ years leading teams.

+ A deep understanding of modern game design, including live service strategy and seasonal content delivery

+ Experience working with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with leaders and cross-functional partners

+ Creative and strategic thinker with proven ability to create and deliver strong user experiences and product designs

+ Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive thinker with the ability to thrive in an often ambiguous, fast paced environment while navigating a complex organizational structure.

+ Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate and execute

+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Excellent problem-solving, analytical, team management, and interpersonal skills.

+ Strong team player who is also an independent thinker; effective at building relationships, collaborating, and influencing others; experience working with senior executives across various geographies and functions

+ Open-minded and able to incorporate constructive feedback

+ Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business needs, and customer expectations.


**PREFERRED**


+ Experience in design, digital media, and/or technology

+ A passion for gaming, live operations, web 3 development, and emergent technology


**Job ID:** 10013753

**Location:** Glendale,California

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