Senior Product Manager (Gaming) - US Market (Full Time, Remote) at Hike

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Senior Product Manager (Gaming) - US Market (Full Time, Remote) at Hike. Why does your role matter? πŸŽ–οΈ . In the crowded landscape of mobile gaming, countless apps launch, but few truly capture hearts or earn lasting loyalty. As a . Senior Product Manager. , your mission is to build a skill gaming experience that stands out, not just through gameplay, but through the emotions it evokes and the habits it shapes. You’re not just shipping features; you're crafting a product that becomes a daily ritual for players. . By blending sharp product instincts with deep player empathy, you’ll help shape a game that players love, trust, and champion. This is your opportunity to define how users experience skill gaming in the U.S. β€” not just what they play, but how they feel while playing. You’ll be at the heart of building a product that delivers delight, earns loyalty, and drives long-term impact. As a senior member of the product team, you'll also shape product culture and mentor the next generation of PMs. . Introduction πŸ“– . At Hike, we’re on a bold mission to reshape the future of mobile gaming. With our latest skill gaming product tailored for the U.S. market, we're building something fresh β€” a game that’s intuitive, competitive, and deeply rewarding. It’s more than just gameplay; it’s about creating a seamless experience that players return to again and again. . This is a rare opportunity to join us at an early stage, to shape the product from the ground up, and to make a tangible impact in a high-growth, high-stakes category. If you're excited by the challenge of building something that truly stands out in the U.S. gaming space, we’d love to have you onboard. Β . Hike Code πŸ“( Our core cultural values ) . The Hike Code is our value system. We aim to live and breathe by these every single day. They inspire us to be the best we can be and they are weaved into every part of our decision-making, how we review performance and much more. We have 9 core values: . . Top Talent in Every Role β†’ Both a quest for greatness & shared values are important to us πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ . . Owner not a Renter β†’ Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner 🀝 . . Pro-Sports Team β†’ Strength-based, results-driven with a "team-first" attitude ⚽️ . . Customer Obsession β†’ We exist to delight our customers πŸ˜ƒ . . Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement β†’ Clear mind, obsession to simplify & data-informed πŸ™‡β€β™€οΈ . . Build & Make Magic β†’ Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts πŸ™€ . . Be Insatiably curious & keep Improving β†’ Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« . . Move Fast & Be Dynamic β†’ Ruthless prioritization & move fast πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ . . Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term β†’ Courage to climb big mountains πŸš€ . . What We’re Looking For . . 6-8 years of product management experience, ideally in gaming, skill gaming, or consumer-tech I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . Experience with mobile-first products; deep understanding of mobile UX and game loops with proven success in the US market I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . Strong understanding of game economies, player motivations, and monetization models with expertise in U.S. regulatory compliance I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . Proven track record of owning products from concept to scale – ideally 0β†’1 and/or 1β†’10 growth phases with demonstrated P&L impact I . Owner not a Renter . . . Strong sense of user empathy with ability to translate U.S. player insights into winning product features I . Customer Obsession . . . Deep understanding of U.S. trust-building mechanisms | . Customer Obsession . . . Sharp instincts for product prioritization; a bias for action and ruthless focus with ability to make complex strategic trade-offs I . Move Fast & Be Dynamic . . . Strong grasp of user funnels, retention, engagement, and LTV with experience optimizing for U.S. user behavior patterns while building sustainable competitive advantages I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . Ability to translate business goals into product outcomes. I . Build & Make Magic . . . Track record of building products that achieve product-market fit in competitive markets | . Build & Make Magic . . . Hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, data) with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders I . Pro-Sports Team . . . Proven ability to mentor PMs and build high-performing product teams | . Pro-Sports Team . . . Experience navigating global gaming regulations and compliance requirements | . Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement . . . Experience in A/B testing, experimentation frameworks, and analytics tools with track record of data-driven decision making at scale I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with distributed teams across multiple time zones I . Move Fast & Be Dynamic . . . Experience shipping AI/ML features in gaming or consumer tech products | . Build & Make Magic . . . Ability to identify and prioritize AI use cases that drive meaningful user and business outcomes | . Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement . . . Bonus: Experience working on products for U.S. users or familiarity with the U.S. skill/casual gaming market I . Top Talent in Every Role . . . What You’ll Do πŸ“² . . . Strategy β†’ . Own the product gaming vision and strategy, working closely with leadership to define long-term goals and company direction . . . Strategy β†’. Build the game from scratch β€” defining the product DNA, gameplay flow, and long-term vision while establishing product principles . . . Strategy β†’. Architect engaging game loops and balanced, scalable in-game economies that differentiate us in the U.S. market . . . Strategy β†’. Define and track key success metrics – retention, ARPU, conversion, engagement, and more with executive-level reporting . . . Strategy β†’. Conduct deep user research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities and market whitespace . . . Strategy β†’. Stay plugged into U.S. gaming and real-money trends; bring fresh ideas to the table and influence industry direction . . . Strategy β†’. Lead strategic planning sessions and drive cross-functional alignment on product vision . . . Strategy β†’. Define go-to-market strategy in partnership with marketing and growth teams . . . Strategy β†’. Define AI-powered product features that differentiate our offering in the competitive U.S. market . . . Innovation β†’. Balance fun, fairness, and revenue through game mechanics and bonus systems while ensuring regulatory compliance . . . Innovation β†’. Drive experimentation at scale – from onboarding flows to rewards systems with sophisticated testing frameworks . . . Innovation β†’. Champion the voice of the player in every decision made through systematic user research programs . . . Innovation β†’. Pioneer breakthrough features that can become industry standards . . . Innovation β†’. Build trust and safety features that set new benchmarks for U.S. skill gaming . . . Innovation β†’. Identify and pursue strategic partnerships that accelerate product growth . . . Operations β†’. Work closely with engineering and design to deliver seamless, fun, and engaging gameplay while maintaining technical excellence . . . Operations β†’. Launch new features, iterate quickly, and use data to optimize performance with sophisticated rollout strategiesΒ  . . . Operations β†’. Identify and resolve user pain points – make the experience frictionless especially for trust barriers . . . Operations β†’. Collaborate with marketing and growth to support user acquisition and reactivation campaigns and optimize ROAS . . . Operations β†’. Coordinate with customer support to understand user issues and iterate quickly . . . Operations β†’. Own product operations metrics - crash rates, load times, payment success rates . . . Operations β†’. Drive process improvements that increase team velocity and quality . . . Leadership β†’. Own & present product insights and strategy to senior leadership . . . Leadership β†’. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across functions and influence product direction . . . Leadership β†’. Lead hiring and building world-class product team & Mentoring junior PMs to help them grow their careers . . . Leadership β†’. Share learnings and best practices across the product organization . . πŸ’° Benefits β†’. At Hike, we offer competitive compensation, exciting global exposure, and a chance to be part of something truly transformative. Learn more at. work.hike.in. Company Location: India.