Product Manager (Gaming)

Why does your role matter? 🎖️

In the fast-evolving world of consumer tech, building products that truly resonate with users requires more than just shipping features — it demands deep empathy, sharp instincts, and relentless focus. As a Product Manager focused on the U.S. market, you'll be at the forefront of creating experiences that American users love, trust, and integrate into their daily lives.

You're not just managing backlogs; you're crafting products that solve real problems and create genuine value. By blending data-driven insights with user empathy, you'll help build products that stand out in the competitive U.S. market. This is your opportunity to shape how millions of users experience our products — from their first interaction to becoming loyal advocates.

Introduction 📖

At Hike, we're building products that redefine how people connect, play, and engage in the digital world. With our focus on the U.S. market, we're creating experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and culturally resonant

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we scale our U.S. presence. You'll have the chance to work on diverse product initiatives, learn from different user segments, and make a tangible impact on products used by millions. If you're passionate about building products that truly delight U.S. users, we'd love to have you on our team.

Hike Code 📝( 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 → Both a quest for greatness & shared values are important to us 🦸‍♂️
• Owner not a Renter → Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner 🤝
• Pro-Sports Team → Strength-based, results-driven with a "team-first" attitude ⚽️
• Customer Obsession → We exist to delight our customers 😃
• Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement → Clear mind, obsession to simplify & data-informed 🙇‍♀️
• Build & Make Magic → Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts 🙀
• Be Insatiably curious & keep Improving → Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly 👨‍🏫
• Move Fast & Be Dynamic → Ruthless prioritization & move fast 🙋‍♂️
• Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term → Courage to climb big mountains 🚀

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of product management experience in consumer tech, preferably with U.S. market exposure I Top Talent in Every Role
• Experience with mobile-first products and deep understanding of mobile UX patterns I Top Talent in Every Role
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and A/B testing frameworks I Top Talent in Every Role
• Proven track record of shipping products from concept to launch with measurable impact I Owner not a Renter
• Understanding of trust-building mechanisms crucial for U.S. users I Customer Obsession
• Strong prioritization skills with ability to make trade-offs in ambiguous situations I Move Fast & Be Dynamic
• Experience with key product metrics — retention, engagement, conversion, and monetization I Top Talent in Every Role
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence without authority I Pro-Sports Team
• Experience working in agile environments with distributed teams I Pro-Sports Team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills I Build & Make Magic
• Comfort working in fast-paced, dynamic environments I Move Fast & Be Dynamic
• Experience with gaming products or gamification mechanics I Build & Make Magic

What You’ll Do 📲

• Strategy → Define and drive product vision for your area, aligned with company goals
• Develop product roadmaps based on user needs, market opportunities, and business objectives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities
• Define success metrics and track product performance against goals
• Make data-driven decisions while balancing user needs and business constraints

• Innovation → Champion the voice of U.S. users in every product decision
• Translate user insights into clear product requirements and user stories
• Design intuitive user flows that minimize friction and maximize delight
• Build trust and safety features that resonate with U.S. users

• Operations → Define and instrument key product metrics and KPIs
• Design and run A/B tests to validate hypotheses and optimize features
• Analyze user behavior to identify patterns and opportunities
• Use cohort analysis to understand user segments and behaviors
• Make data-informed decisions while considering qualitative insights
• Drive continuous improvement through systematic experimentation

• Leadership → Work closely with engineering and design to deliver high-quality products
• Partner with marketing on user acquisition and retention strategies
• Align with customer support to address user pain points
• Work with legal/compliance on regulatory requirements

💰 Benefits → 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