Principal Product Manager Lead @ Mojang Studios
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About Mojang Studios and Minecraft
At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring creativity, innovation, and a diverse, global community.
About the Role
The Principal Product Manager Lead plays a pivotal role within the Creator Team. In this role, you will be accountable for planning, production, and delivery of our creator tools. You will partner with engineering teams across Mojang to prioritize creator needs while managing and developing a team of product managers. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading product vision, roadmap development, and execution for Minecraft’s creator tools.
- Collaborating with design, development, marketing, and analytics teams to define and deliver impactful features.
- Conducting deep research to understand creator needs and pain points.
- Growing and mentoring a high performing product management team.
- Engaging with senior leadership and evangelizing the Creator program across the studio.
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and grow a high performing product management team. Define product vision, communicate plans, and drive collaboration across the studio. Identify emerging opportunities and influence technical architecture decisions.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or equivalent experience is required, including at least 1 year in a people management role. Gaming industry experience, particularly with user-generated-content and content tool development, is preferred. Experience with data analytics and reporting systems like PowerBI, Tableau, or Azure Data Explorer is a plus.
Compensation & Timeline
This role is offered with competitive base pay. Specific pay ranges apply for locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area. Applications are accepted until October 13, 2025.
Key Skills/Competency
- Product Management
- Team Leadership
- Roadmap Development
- Creator Tools
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vision Strategy
- Data Analytics
- Gaming Industry
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- User Research
How to Get Hired at Mojang Studios
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Your Resume: Highlight relevant product and gaming experience.
- Research Mojang Studios: Understand their mission and culture.
- Align Skills: Emphasize roadmap, analytics, and leadership expertise.
- Prepare Stories: Showcase successful product management examples.
- Network Strategically: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn.