Product Manager, Competitive Intelligence - Senior to Principal

Are you passionate about games and the business of games? Do you enjoy staying on top of the latest industry news and trying to understand what makes the latest big release successful? Do you want to help inform strategies and develop recommendations for our exciting portfolio of titles? Bungie is seeking a Product Manager (Senior to Principal) to join its Competitive Intelligence team.

The Competitive Intelligence team here at Bungie is responsible for delivering timely information, data, and insights on industry news, trends, and competitors to promote better business decision-making within the studio.

As one of the leaders for the team, you will help grow and evangelize the use of data, research, and industry best practices to develop actionable insights that can inform product strategy and development. The ideal candidate is a gaming industry expert, can adapt in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment, has experience uncovering and synthesizing competitive insights, and should have exceptional communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide subject matter expertise in analyzing competitive intelligence data and presenting findings in clear, concise presentations

Partner with game team leadership, publishing leadership, and other Product Managers to identify problem spaces, develop analysis plans, and to provide actionable recommendations or takeaways.

Track and analyze performance and live operations of competitor games, delivering monthly reports to provide key insights and takeaways to key stakeholders

Create longer-form write-ups or presentations of specific games that include a breakdown of important game systems features, and game performance analysis

Monitor the larger game industry to identify trends and understand new strategies and tactics, delivering timely insights to our leadership teams

Present findings to stakeholders and senior leadership at the company

Act as a point of contact for external third-party data and research providers and help assess and vet new ones

Principal will manage and mentor the Competitive Intelligence team which includes defining structure, prioritization, and long-term vision of the team.

Principal will manage the Competitive Intelligence budget, manage contracts and relationships with third parties, and own requirements for external research projects.

Principal will work cross functionally with multiple teams (i.e., Research, Analytics, Publishing, Product, etc.) to define both long-term and emergent competitive intelligence project needs

Principal will partner with Bungie's Insights Leadership Team to promote cross-department collaboration and insights driven decision making at Bungie

REQUIRED SKILLS

Experience working in the games industry with a deep passion for games

Ability to understand and deconstruct competitor products or features

Broad understanding of monetization and engagement strategies that exist in the video games market

Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate, articulate, and present to senior leadership across a variety of disciplines

Ability to source and leverage 3rd party data, tear down financial statements, and utilize hands-on experience to breakdown competitive products or companies and consolidate insights into clear takeaways

Business acumen with strategic and analytical capabilities, using data to inform strategic and business decisions

Social intelligence, great interpersonal skills, and empathy for creative teams

Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve. Excellent time management skills

Ability to work autonomously, with little direction on day-to-day work and general direction on new assignments

Bachelor's degree; Master's degree a plus

Principal will have experience managing a small team of high performing individual contributors

Principal will have 5+ years working in competitive intelligence or market research and 10+ years of relevant work experience

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Analytics or Research experience

Familiarity with SQL or Python

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$148,000—$202,000 USD

Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position

10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date

10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually

One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked

Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie's remote policy is subject to change at the company's discretion.