Senior Product Manager – Paper.io 2

Overview

As a Product Manager for our Live Ops, you drive the end-to-end design and optimization of free-to-play systems for Paper.io2 and other titles. You own specifications, timelines, and outcomes, coordinating with developers, artists, and analysts to ship features that boost engagement and revenue. You’ll use A/B testing and player metrics to refine live features and balance monetization with player experience. You stay ahead of industry trends to keep our live games competitive and innovative. This role sits at the intersection of product, live ops, and monetization within our Gaming team.

Pay / Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation
• Other benefits according to the country you reside

Responsibilities

• Own and implement F2P systems focusing on progression, monetization, live events, and in-game economies
• Own specifications, timelines, and outcomes; ensure smooth delivery
• Use A/B testing and retention metrics to optimize features post-launch
• Collaborate with developers, artists, and analysts for seamless feature rollouts
• Maintain documentation and troubleshoot technical challenges; make strategic trade-offs
• Prioritize work under tight deadlines to maximize impact
• Monitor industry trends and adapt best practices

Key requirements

• PM, Product Owner, Game Designer, or Live Ops/Product Manager experience
• Strong understanding of F2P mobile game mechanics
• Ability to write clear specs and align teams
• High standards; ability to challenge weak ideas
• Experience on a successful live game
• Experience with competitive systems (leagues, rankings, seasons, etc.)
• Experience on casual, hybrid-casual, io, or mass-market games
• Good understanding of IAP monetization; not limited to ads
• Knowledge of what successful live games do (e.g., Brawl Stars, Clash Royale, Subway Surfers)

• Clear communication
• Proactive problem-solving
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams
• F2P systems design
• A/B testing
• Retention analytics

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