The annual base salary for this position ranges from $138,400.00 in our lowest geographic market to $327,200.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.
 

About Nike Virtual Studios

Nike Virtual Studios is the home for Nike's virtual products and gaming experiences.

Who we are looking for

Nike Virtual Studios is looking for an experienced Principal Product Manager to join us as we build immersive, interactive storytelling and digital commerce experiences for our gaming community. You will report to the Sr. Director of Product.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of user behaviors and an ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations that drive our product development strategies. This role is based out of our LA Office.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for foundational capabilities and components of the .SWOOSH Platform.
• Craft product narratives and requirements docs that clearly define the features and capabilities we will build.
• Lead a cross-functional working group of engineers, designers, data scientists, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on vision and strategy.
• Orchestrate cross-functional execution of our team of designers, engineers, and data scientists.
• Prioritize work based on various inputs from stakeholders while being flexible to iterate and change.
• Define, measure, and analyze product KPIs and user feedback to ensure we deliver consumer-right experiences.
• Live your customer’s reality and leverage audience research, data, cultural trends, and your own empathy to deconstruct the gaming landscape across sport simulation games (e.g. EA FC, Madden, 2K) and battle royale games like Fortnite.
• Evaluate new product opportunities and bring forward proposals
• Collaborate with your core squad to groom backlog and plan sprints.

Who you'll work with

In this role, you will work alongside a team of designers, engineers, product marketers, and data scientists to create inclusive, immersive, and thought-provoking experiences on the .SWOOSH platform: the home for all of Nike Gaming. You will operate in a fast-paced startup environment with our teams in LA, Nike WHQ, and NYC.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Systems, or similar field or relevant professional experience, education, and training
• 7+ years of product management experience shipping high quality consumer experiences with a focus on retail, fandom communities, or gaming.
• A proven track record of delivering consumer right experiences and scaling them.
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Proficient with user research tools and software (e.g. Usertesting.com).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You can convey complex ideas through written, visual, and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive and adapt to an evolving, quickly changing environment.