Product Lead at Jungle

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the design team to plan and oversee the development of the FPS shooter, ensuring alignment with creative vision and technical feasibility. Conduct daily stand-up meetings to track progress, identify blockers, and maintain team accountability.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure development stays on schedule, proactively managing any necessary modifications to the timeline through resource reallocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Implement and refine best practices for development processes, including agile methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines, while continuously iterating to improve efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly progress reports that document development milestones, highlight challenges, and propose actionable solutions, presenting these to both internal teams and external stakeholders for transparency and decision-making.
• Coordinate with QA and support teams to establish testing protocols, prioritize bug fixes, and ensure post-launch stability, fostering a culture of iterative feedback and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap, aligning it with market demands and technical constraints, and making strategic adjustments as required to keep the project aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate communication between departments to resolve conflicts, share updates, and ensure all teams are working toward unified objectives, promoting collaboration and innovation throughout the development cycle.
• Lead post-mortem analyses after project milestones to evaluate what worked, what didn't, and how processes can be optimized for future projects, contributing to long-term organizational growth.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality metrics, conducting regular audits to maintain consistency and excellence in game development deliverables.
• Support team members by providing guidance, resources, and mentorship to enhance skill development and foster a high-performing work environment.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in game development management, preferably with a focus on FPS titles, demonstrating a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Strong understanding of agile and Scrum methodologies, with hands-on experience in leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive team productivity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and version control systems (e.g., Git), with the ability to track progress, manage dependencies, and document workflows effectively.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify process inefficiencies, proposing and implementing improvements to enhance development speed and quality outcomes.
• Experience in coordinating with QA teams to define testing criteria, prioritize critical issues, and ensure rigorous quality checks before release.
• Knowledge of game design principles and technical constraints, enabling informed decision-making during development planning and execution phases.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while maintaining focus on core deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to address unexpected challenges, such as scope creep, technical limitations, or team coordination issues, with creative and practical solutions.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and market conditions, maintaining flexibility in the product roadmap while ensuring long-term strategic alignment.