Product Owner / Game Producer (Mobile – iOS & Android)

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About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive Product Owner / Game Producer to lead the development of our mobile chess game — a growing platform connecting hundreds of thousands of players around the world. This is a key role combining game production and product ownership: you’ll work closely with developers, designers, and analysts to evolve gameplay, improve engagement, and drive monetization.

You will own the vision and delivery of the mobile product (iOS & Android), balancing player needs, business goals, and development realities. This is not just about managing tasks — it's about shaping the game experience.

Responsibilities

Own the mobile game vision and roadmap — gameplay, user experience, monetization
Prioritize the backlog across features like ratings, learning, competitions, and gamification
Write clear user stories and work closely with designers and developers on implementation
Drive live ops and feature development based on player data and feedback
Analyze behavior and performance metrics (Amplitude, Firebase, Adjust, etc.)
Monitor and improve key KPIs: retention, session time, ARPU
Run A/B tests, validate hypotheses, and iterate quickly
Collaborate with marketing, game content, and BI teams on feature impact and launches
Oversee production timelines, QA, and mobile store releases

Team Setup

Mobile devs: 2 iOS + 2 Android developers
Backend: Strong in-house backend team + engaged CTO
Full tech team: ~20 people

Key KPIs

Retention: Day 1 / 7 / 30
DAU / WAU / MAU
Session duration & engagement
Conversion to sign-up and paid features
App Store ratings and reviews
Velocity of releases and improvements

Collaboration

Game Design: Work together on new features, learning modes, and seasonal content
Marketing: Coordinate launches and user acquisition strategy
BI & Analytics: Identify trends, analyze cohorts, and evaluate feature performance
Engineering: Plan sprints, manage scope, and ensure timely delivery

Your Profile

Strong interest or background in chess or strategy games
3+ years in mobile product or game development roles (PO / Producer / PM)
Experience with full-cycle mobile game production (iOS & Android)
Solid understanding of mobile UX, monetization (IAP/subscription), and gamification
Confident working with analytics tools and product metrics
Fast learner, idea generator, and iterative thinker
Fluent in English