[Hiring] Product Manager @Hyper Hippo

Role Description

As Product Manager (Liveops), you'll help drive the performance of an assigned game through Live Operations and Lifecycle activities, with a focus on player engagement, retention, and monetization.

• Identify opportunities, develop proposals, and lead cross-discipline initiatives from planning through execution and analysis.
• Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution using player insights, experimentation, and performance data to continuously improve Live Operations.
• Report to the Senior Product and Lifecycle Manager, shaping Live Operations and Lifecycle plans for your game.

A Product Manager’s Impact:

• Play the games extensively – on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with the Senior Product and Lifecycle Manager to identify opportunities and recommend priorities.
• Own and manage the LiveOps calendar for the assigned game, including planning in-game events, promotions, and activities.
• Lead cross-functional LiveOps and Lifecycle initiatives, partnering with game teams, designers, data experts, CRM, and other disciplines.
• Develop and prioritize hypotheses and experiments, defining success metrics and applying learnings.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on activity and broader game performance, using player insights and data.
• Recommend improvements to game teams and contribute to the evolution of LiveOps tools and processes.
• Act as the subject matter expert on the assigned game and live operation activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Live Operations, or a related role within mobile F2P games.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of evaluating game performance and driving measurable improvements in player engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders to align product initiatives with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills.
• Experience using Live Operation scheduling tools and CRM platforms like Braze.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and BI tools such as Tableau or Databricks.
• Basic familiarity with game development tools such as Unity is a strong asset.

Benefits

• Your base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.
• The annual base salary for this position is $102,000 - $120,000 for candidates located in British Columbia and Ontario.
• An incentive plan tied to company goals.
• Extended health, dental & vision benefits for you and your dependents (plan premiums 100% covered by the company).
• $600 health & wellness spending account.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• 4 weeks vacation + paid winter holiday closure + 10 paid personal/sick days per year.
• Annual $3,000 self-development “Brain Fund” budget + 5 paid professional development days.
• Home Ergonomic Benefit for your home office - $1,000 + company laptop (choice of PC or Mac!) and accessories.
• Paid short or long term parental and compassionate caregiver leave - up to 16 weeks’ top up.
• Charitable gift matching up to $1,000 per year for recognized causes + 3 paid volunteer days per year.
• Remote Work: Digital-first company hiring remotely within British Columbia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island.

Company Description

Hyper Hippo is an award-winning mobile game studio dedicated to making entertainment that has a positive impact on the world.

• We foster a creator-driven culture, supporting team members to make decisions, experiment with ideas, and try new things.