Principal Publishing Product Manager – Unpublished R&D Product
Core
Principal Publishing Product Manager embedding with an early-stage R&D team to shape product vision, define target audiences, and build publishing strategy from concept to global launch.
Role type
Principal Publishing Product Manager (early-stage/embedded)
Builds
Unannounced digital product (live-service game) for global player base
Domain
Gaming / Live-service games / Player lifecycle strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
publishing product management, product strategy, go-to-market strategy, translating player/market insights into strategy, testing product-market-fit hypotheses, leading ambiguous cross-functional initiatives, operating independently
Preferred skills
game development or R&D environment experience, supporting products from concept through launch, developing connected player experiences, global audience development, phased go-to-market approaches
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Represent player and publishing perspectives in product tradeoff discussions; Define target audiences, value propositions, and market opportunities; Develop publishing strategy, positioning, and go-to-market plan; Evaluate product scope and sequencing based on player value; Identify ecosystem and regional opportunities; Define success metrics for validation and launch; Align senior stakeholders on strategic choices; Lead cross-functional publishing readiness for global launches
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship