VP, Product Development

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• Leads publishing readiness for assigned franchises, ensuring cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. marketing, UA, comms, QA, localization, customer support, digital storefronts, etc.) are aligned and executing effectively.
• Helps identify issues and roadblocks and employs collaborative problem solving to resolve issues and ensure progress.
• Supports internal and external studios in delivering profitable, critically-acclaimed games.
• Manages the milestone review process and works with studios and publishing stakeholders to prepare for transparent product reviews and greenlight meetings.
• Leads product managers in supporting studios with the development of healthy game economies and robust live services that will drive long-term player engagement and satisfaction.
• Helps drive the creation of comprehensive product franchise plans in conjunction with studios, marketing, and senior management that will expand the fanbase and propel growth in each franchise.
• Works closely with studios to ensure Product Vision and Goals are well-defined and achievable according to parameters set during the WB Games Green Light Process. Communicates these goals to production staff, internal partners, and developers. When products deviate from these goals, works with the studio and other key stakeholders to devise and implement mitigation plans.
• Serve in a unique cross-group role to ensure all live services functions required to launch and sustain a digital product are well organized, timely and efficient.

• Orchestrates the efforts of central services to support studios in the product development process.
• Works with studios and central teams to help facilitate the sharing of learnings, capabilities and technology.

• Builds and maintains WB Games' slate and partnership strategies to fulfill the business' vision and operating goals.
• Participates in the search for and evaluation of new content partnerships and new content creators in support of WBG's slate strategy. Creates strategic opportunities to enhance and grow WB Games.
• Supports the evaluation of new projects and partnerships through the greenlight process.
• Responsible for delivering future-facing products that expand WB's player network, enhance the IP portfolio and fulfill financial goals. Responsible for project health and the success of partnerships.

• Directly manages a team of publishing producers and product managers, fostering professional growth, accountability, and cross-functional excellence.
• Defines and evolves the roles, responsibilities, and workflows for the team to support multiple titles in various stages of development and operation.

• 10+ years of experience in the video game industry, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing production, product or development teams.
• Proven track record of launching and operating successful games, with prior experience in console/pc and recent experience in Free-To-Play mobile.
• Strong knowledge of game development processes, live ops best practices, player engagement strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions and guide product strategy.
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of player behavior, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• In depth understanding of game economies and live game services, especially mobile Free-to-Play.
• Strong organization, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience effectively working with creative talent, IP holders and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Effective negotiation skills with good commercial instincts.
• Computer Skills: fluency with MS Office and a suite of project management tools (e.g. Trello, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Travel required

• Bachelor's degree preferred