Job Description
Overview
Big Viking Games is a live service game studio focused on operating and scaling enduring virtual worlds. We run profitable, long life portfolio games with disciplined live operations, data driven decision making, and a relentless focus on player experience and monetization performance.
FishWorld is a core live revenue driver within our portfolio and requires strong commercial ownership, experimentation rigor, and operational excellence.
We’re looking for a
Senior Product Manager to operate FishWorld , one of our long-running live service games.
This role is closer to
running a digital business
than managing a traditional roadmap.
You will operate the game’s
revenue systems, economy, and live operations cadence , constantly testing and optimizing to improve player engagement and monetization.
Success in this role requires
strong quantitative thinking, experimentation discipline, and first-principles problem solving.
What You’ll Own
You will act as the
product and commercial owner
of a live game.
Your responsibilities include:
Revenue & Monetization
Own and improve key metrics including
ARPDAU ,
conversion rate ,
retention , and
LTV
Design and optimize
in-game offers, bundles, pricing strategies, and promotions
Forecast revenue performance and manage variance against targets
Balance short-term monetization with long-term player trust and retention
Live Operations
Live Operations
Operate a
high-frequency live operations calendar
Plan and execute events, promotions, and content releases
Continuously iterate based on player behavior and product performance
Experimentation & Product Optimization
Design
hypothesis-driven A/B tests
Use
cohort analysis, retention analysis, and behavioral data
to identify opportunities
Translate insights into measurable improvements in revenue and engagement
Experimentation & Analytics
Design and organize A/B testing across currency levers, promotions, and feature releases
Develop insights from content, economy, and monetization data
Use dashboards and SQL where required to validate performance hypotheses
Ensure structured testing discipline with clear KPIs and decision frameworks
First Principles Product Thinking
Strong candidates consistently:
Break complex problems down into
fundamental drivers
Identify root causes rather than surface symptoms
Clearly articulate
problem → reasoning → solution → measurable outcome
Cross-Functional collaboration
Collaborate and align teams of
contributors across product, design, QA, analytics, and live operations
Balance commercial, creative, and technical priorities
Drive execution through sprint planning and operational cadence
Technical & Data Collaboration
Partner closely with engineering and analytics teams
Use dashboards, experimentation frameworks, and internal tools to guide decisions
Identify opportunities to leverage
AI tools and automation
to improve product workflows
Player Experience & Issue Resolution
Manage live in game issues including bug prioritization and reimbursement strategy
Review and synthesize player feedback into actionable product improvements
Balance short term revenue optimization with long term player retention
Cross Functional Leadership
Partner closely with Engineering, Art, Analytics, Marketing, and AI teams
Work within SCRUM frameworks to ensure efficient sprint delivery
Oversee communications strategy aligned with content rollouts
Contribute departmental goals that align with company level objectives
Coach, mentor, and onboard Live Content Managers
Must-Have Experience
8+ years of product management experience
in games, consumer apps, or live digital products
Experience owning
revenue, growth, or engagement metrics
Strong
quantitative decision-making skills
Experience designing and analyzing
A/B tests or product experiments
Demonstrated ability to improve key metrics such as
retention, conversion, engagement, or revenue
Experience leading cross-functional teams across product, engineering, design, and analytics
Strong Signals
Candidates who stand out typically demonstrate:
First-principles product thinking
Clear examples of
product impact tied to measurable metrics
Experience operating
live service or continuously evolving products
Strong
analytical curiosity and technical affinity
Comfort collaborating with engineering and data teams
Nice to Have
Experience with
mobile games or free-to-play monetization
Experience designing
game economies or pricing systems
SQL or hands-on data analysis experience
Experience operating
large-scale consumer products
Regular in-person collaboration with a high-performing, passionate team of gamers at our downtown Toronto office.
High-impact work on established live-ops games.
Access to BVG tools, documentation, and support to do your best work.
Potential for future contracts or longer-term engagement, based on performance and business needs.
Does the idea of shepherding a massive community into a brand new era of gaming sound like the career challenge you’ve been looking for? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and cover letter.
Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed. If you require any accommodations, please email hr@bigvikinggames.com so we can work with you to support your needs.
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