Product Development Manager- Marvel Games

About the Role & Team

Have you dreamed of joining an expert team that will bring the full might and rich mythology of legendary Marvel characters to help creators make exceptional games? Do you have an acute sense of what makes a video game a truly remarkable player experience? Do your gaming habits often interfere with your sleep? Is there an unrelenting drive inside you to play your part in crafting original, memorable, playable Super Hero stories? We are Marvel Games, home of the team that collaborates with the mightiest companies on Earth to bring groundbreaking games to market.

We are looking for a Product Development Manager to join our team to oversee multiple exciting new projects with the most-talented game companies in the world.

This is a full-time role

You will report to the Executive Producer

You Will (Responsibilities):

• Support the Executive Producer and Senior Manager, Product Development through the concept, development, go-to-market and live services cycles for multiple games.

• Be the key point of contact, chief problem solver, and principal collaborator for your external partners’ game development, marketing, and promotional efforts, and assist in solving day-to-day product and creative challenges.

• Be a trusted and reliable brand liaison by maintaining strong relationships with partners, ensuring clear and effective lines of communication, and delivering consistent and actionable feedback.

• Identify product risks and recommend mitigation solutions that ensure game projects meet product and strategic goals.

• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to ensure brand authenticity and quality, and effectively guide projects from development to launch and through live operations.

• Play, dissect, and analyze games throughout development to certify their gaming appeal and market readiness. 

You Are (Qualifications):

• A Seasoned Pro – You have considerable experience in development or publishing roles in the AAA PC, Console, or Mobile game space at industry-leading game companies.

• Multi-Disciplined – You are versatile and familiar with numerous aspects of game making and publishing: production, design, tech, sales, marketing, PR, social media, analytics, monetization, and live services.

• Thoughtful – You take ownership over your game projects and are always figuring out newer and better ways to do your job smarter, faster and more effectively. You have a willingness to learn and embrace new ideas that optimize and potentially diversify the way we operate.

• A People Person – You always seek to foster deep and productive relationships with the people around you and treat them the way you wish to be treated - within the team, within the company, and with all our external partners. You understand that these relationships are built through effective, frequent, and timely communication. You strive to lead by example.

• Inclusive – You are open-minded and respectful of difference. We work globally with teams that operate internationally. Inclusivity is a pillar of Marvel thinking and must be one of yours.

• An Optimizer – Marvel Games has a bottom-line focused, lean, fast, startup-like culture. You need to be nimble, and willing to wear many hats, but in exchange, you get the freedom to accomplish amazing things.

• A Game Connoisseur – You are well versed and passionate about current trends in gaming, including mobile, console, PC, VR, and competitive gaming.

• Passionate about Marvel – We are obsessed with our Super Heroes across all mediums: games, comics, toys, film, TV, and many others. You are too.

You Have:

• At least 5 years of experience in development, publishing, or partnership management positions at industry-leading game companies.

• Shipped at least one AAA mobile or console title, ideally with experience in working on post-launch Live Service operations.

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $87,100 to $116,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.