Senior Product Manager, LiveOps – Idle Bank Tycoon (f/m/d)
Full-Time | Berlin, Germany
We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.
Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Senior Product Manager, LiveOps – Idle Bank Tycoon (f/m/d) Idle Bank Tycoon (IBT) lets players around the world build their own banking empire, one upgrade at a time. As Senior Product Manager, you’llown the Live side of Idle Bank Tycoon (IBT), from strategy to execution, and you’ll be responsible for the game’s Live performance.Our Lead Designer owns feature design and the macro economy. You and your team own the numbers behind it: you set the costs and rewards of every game element, in both soft and hard currency, and keep them well-tuned for as long as the game runs.You’ll report to the Head of Game and work closely with the Producer and the Lead Designer. You’ll bring the right data into every conversation so the team can make good choices together.Responsibilities
- Manage and grow the Live squad of Idle Bank Tycoon, a cross-functional team that includes a game economy designer and an analyst
- Shape the Live strategy and roadmap (events, offers, economy tuning). Set the LiveOps vision and goals with your team, and take Live events and offers from idea to launch
- Be responsible for the Live economy and its balancing. Define and fine-tune the costs, rewards and prices of all game elements (features, upgrades, events, offers) in soft and hard currency, from launch values to ongoing balancing, and set up Live events and offers in our live content tool
- Turn each new feature’s design into concrete cost and reward values that fit the economy and the Live roadmap
- Keep a close eye on game metrics, dig into KPIs and recommend improvements that support long-term LTV. Get to know different player audiences and build segments with tailored balancing and offers
- Run A/B and multivariate tests on the economy, events and offers to improve retention, conversion and monetization while reducing friction
- Collaborate on KPI dashboards, and help us work out which tools and systems we need to build or improve so we can make the best in-game choices
- Study the economies and live operations of games in relevant subgenres, and share practical insights with senior stakeholders and the wider team
Required Skills
- 5+ years in mobile F2P product, including at least one Live game at scale
- Experience shaping the Live strategy of a similar mobile F2P game, ideally in the idle / tycoon genre
- Hands-on experience running a LiveOps / event calendar, from planning to performance review
- Experience managing a cross-functional Live team (economy design, analytics) and delivering improvements step by step, together
- Experience A/B testing economy, event and offer assumptions to improve KPIs
- Hands-on experience with BI and experimentation tools (e.g. Looker, Amplitude), and turning complex data into clear, practical recommendations that grow revenue
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative way of working
Desirable Skills
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Google Play Console and App Store Connect
- Experience with economy design in hybrid monetization (IAP and Ads), ideally for idle or tycoon games
What We Offer
Hybrid Work
We understand how important flexibility is. That's why we offer a hybrid work setup and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your time between the office and remote work.
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Treat yourself, your way. Every month, your KoliCard gets topped up with a budget to spend on whatever makes you happy, whether that’s dinner out, the gym, a new hobby or your weekly groceries.
Mobility Benefit
Explore more, pay less. We subsidise your Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, so whether it’s your daily commute, a weekend trip or a spontaneous day out, getting around Germany is easy.
Learning Budget
We're serious about supporting your professional growth. You'll get a yearly learning budget to spend on any form of learning that will help you develop your skills and grow in your role.
Relocation
Moving to another country can be stressful. Our HR team will guide and support you, making sure that you (and your family) make your way to Berlin as smoothly as possible.
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30 Days Holiday
Our company implements a 30-day yearly holiday policy for all Kolibris. This means you have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work.
Fun Social Events
From BBQ's and movie nights to team lunches and more. We also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun. On Fridays after work, there's dinner and drinks waiting for everyone at the office.
Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.
We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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