Respawn Entertainment · 13 hours ago
Senior Director of Product Management (Apex Legends)
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
CA$187K/yr - CA$259K/yr
10+ years expRespawn Entertainment is a leading game development company known for creating engaging gaming experiences. The Senior Director of Product Management will lead the monetization strategy and product management for the Apex Legends franchise, focusing on enhancing player satisfaction and retention while collaborating with a cross-functional team.
Developer PlatformPC GamesVideo Games
Responsibilities
Monetization strategy: Develop the long term roadmap driving innovation and impactful ROI for a global player base with a “player first” mindset
Gameplay-Driven Monetization: Develop monetization systems that center on substantial player value and satisfaction that augments the player experience
Fairness and Transparency: Uphold a strong commitment to player fairness by avoiding pay-to-win mechanics and ensuring monetized content does not block or unbalance core progression
Content Appeal: Ensure content presentation and desirability meets players expectations along with pricing structures and packages that feel generous, optional, and respectful of different player types—from casual to hardcore
Progression Integration: Tie monetization to optional enhancements in character development, replayable content, or alternate gameplay paths, without compromising accessibility for non-paying players
Partnership collaborations: Leveraging player insights to identify IP partnerships, and being the conduit with the team and managing external relationships that shape exciting monetization and player engagement experiences
Data-Informed Design: Use data to evaluate how monetized features affect engagement, retention, and sentiment—refining approaches with a focus on long-term player trust
Market Analysis: Leverage market analysis by providing experience-based leadership on player trends, monetization patterns, and growth opportunities; advise cross-functional teams on potential business model innovations to help shape Apex Legends’ strategic direction and growth opportunities
Champion Player-First Thinking: Leverage community feedback, data insights, and business goals to influence game prioritization, deliver impactful live events and elevate the player experience
Build and Mentor Teams: Guide a high-performing Product Mgmt organization. Develop team members, establish clear KPIs and standards, and foster a sustainable, inclusive culture that supports growth and career development
Inspire and Align Teams: Set ambitious goals and clearly communicate team values. Cultivate a collaborative mindset and empower teams to explore bold ideas and deliver sound and strategic insights and plans that impact ROI with a “player first” mindset
Qualification
Required
10+ years in senior PM or franchise leadership roles, with a proven track record in live service operations
Extensive experience with live service/F2P titles with 5+ years in leading the product management discipline
Strong understanding of game economies, monetization strategies and live service operations
PC/Console live experience, with a key leadership role with demonstrable impact and success with past titles; relevant mobile experience may be considered
Proven success navigating complex stakeholder networks—publishing, QA, usability, outsourcing, and platform partners—to drive global execution
Exceptional planning and communication skills. Able to foster trust, drive alignment, and influence outcomes across all levels
Experience growing global products and expanding reach through scalable production strategies tailored to international markets
Passion for high-quality games and player-centric experiences that balances engagement with opt in monetization experiences
Deep knowledge of the live service FPS space, including player expectations, market dynamics, and competitive benchmarks
Benefits
Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
80 hours per year of sick time
16 paid company holidays per year
10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) to regular full-time employees
Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)
Extended health/dental/vision coverage
Retirement plan to regular full-time employees
Complimentary games
Company
Respawn Entertainment
Respawn Entertainment is an independent video game development studio located in the San Fernando Valley.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-11-09Acquired
Leadership Team
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Bruno Werneck
Principal Concept Artist
Recent News
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