Director, Product Management

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

Your New Role

The Director, Product Management for an Online Multiplayer RPG plays a crucial role in shaping the direction, development, and success of the game and is responsible for ensuring that the product management discipline is integrated into all parts of the development process.

This includes collaborating with the Game Director on the product vision, ensuring alignment between development, design, marketing, and monetization strategies, and driving player engagement and retention. The role will require the individual to identify, requisition, and interpret market trends, both quantitative and qualitative user research to create a successful game.

Your Role Accountabilities

Product Strategy & Vision :

Collaborating with the Game Director on the long-term vision and roadmap for the multiplayer game.

Align the game's goals with business objectives, player needs, and market trends by providing insights derived from data.

Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic priorities, KPIs, and success metrics.

Team Leadership & Collaboration :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, QA, marketing, and community management.

Manage and direct product managers, research associates, and analysts ensuring team growth and efficiency.

Establish an environment of product management craft excellence.

Game Development & Live Operations :

Work closely with live-ops and analytics teams to optimize in-game events, updates, and monetization strategies.

Ensure high-quality releases through constant iteration, player feedback, and data-driven insights.

Monetization & Player Engagement :

Develop monetization strategies that are player-friendly and drive sustainable revenue.

Partner with marketing and user acquisition teams to drive player growth, retention, and engagement.

Maintain a player focused approach to monetization.

Market Research & Competitor Analysis :

Stay up-to-date on multiplayer gaming trends, player preferences, and competitors’ products.

Organize, manage, and execute player feedback sessions to produce actionable insights.

Understand the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting :

Provide regular updates on key metrics, feature performance, and future plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience as a Director, Product Management, Head of Product, Principal Product Manager, Insights Director or similar role in the gaming industry, preferably with multiplayer or live-service games.

10+ years in product management or a related role within the gaming industry, with hands-on experience in game design and development preferred

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and align diverse teams.

Experience in game monetization, particularly live service models.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach.

Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain alignment across departments.

Passion for video games and a solid understanding of current multiplayer gaming trends.

Pay Range : $243,211.00 - $264,645.00 salary per year.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at

www.wbd.com / guiding-principles /

along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and / or recruitment process, please visit our

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range : $183,576.00 - $340,928.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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