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Scopely

Lead Product Manager – Growth (D2C)

Scopely · United States

  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • $210,000 / year
  • United States

Job highlights

  • Lead D2C top-of-funnel growth initiatives.
  • Drive player adoption across game portfolio.
  • Analyze data for actionable proposals.
  • Collaborate with game and marketing teams.
  • Scale successful experiments into systems.

About the role

Lead Product Manager – Growth (D2C)

Scopely is seeking a Lead Product Manager – Growth (D2C) to join our Direct-to-Consumer team in the US, either hybrid or remote. (Hybrid in Culver City)

At Scopely, we care deeply about inspiring play, every day – whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with player communities. We are a global team of game lovers who develop, publish, and innovate the gaming industry, connecting millions of people worldwide daily.

About the Role

As a Lead Product Manager – Growth you will own and scale top-of-funnel growth for Scopely’s Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) ecosystem, accelerating player adoption across our portfolio. You’ll turn data and player insights into bold, high-impact initiatives, align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive execution end-to-end. Through rapid iteration and hands-on partnership with game teams, you’ll transform proven experiments into scalable systems that fuel sustained growth — not one-off wins. Ultimately, you’ll help evolve D2C from a margin lever into a core growth engine for Scopely.

What You’ll Do

  • Collect insights across a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative streams and distil them into actionable, data-backed initiative proposals to drive.
  • Bring key stakeholders on game teams & central marketing/growth functions into alignment on D2C growth initiatives and get them launched, driving measurable outcomes.
  • Iterate your initiatives to success and eventually scale them across the portfolio, creating repeatable systems that impact Scopely’s business rather than one-off wins.
  • Deeply understand and report on D2C top-of-funnel metrics & attribution across the portfolio.
  • Become the company’s expert on top-of-funnel tactics in D2C, constantly evaluate new tactics, develop best practices on how to apply them in different games/genres, & share those best practices with game teams.
  • Partner with game marketing & growth teams to execute initiatives that grow Scopely’s D2C business.
  • Provide the hands-on execution support to necessary to bring marketing & growth initiatives across the portfolio to launch.
  • Design, execute, & analyze D2C adoption-focused A/B tests in partnership with game teams.
  • Create & improve attribution dashboards and analyse them to optimise growth initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years in product management, growth, or product marketing in F2P live service games.
  • Experience working on direct-to-consumer growth initiatives on a large-scale consumer product.
  • Experience leading through influence without direct control of game roadmaps by building effective working relationships with a large variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of the F2P live service ecosystem & D2C’s role within it.
  • Experience collaborating with growth and marketing teams to execute growth initiatives.
  • Strong analytical rigour - being able to build a data-driven business case & present it convincingly to key stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience using LiveOps, marketing, or CRM tools to set up and execute growth experiments, campaigns, or similar (e.g. Braze for CRM, Pragma for LiveOps, Amplitude for marketing A/B tests).

Bonus Points

  • Direct experience working on D2C initiatives at a leading gaming publisher (direct payments, web portals, etc.).
  • Comfortable being hands-on with data - running queries, building dashboards, and driving instrumentation requirements for data engineers.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

This role will have access to sensitive and/or confidential employee or customer personally identifiable information (PII) and/or Company financial information, and therefore will be subject to background checks upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

$169,600 - $253,000 USD

About Scopely

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.

Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.

Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.

Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.

Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Management
  • Growth Marketing
  • Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • F2P Live Service Games
  • A/B Testing
  • CRM Tools
  • Player Adoption
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Skills & topics

  • Product Manager
  • Growth Marketing
  • D2C
  • F2P Games
  • Live Service Games
  • Mobile Games
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Gaming Industry

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight 7+ years of product management, growth, or product marketing experience in F2P live service games, emphasizing D2C initiatives.
  • Showcase influence: Detail experiences leading cross-functional teams without direct control, focusing on building strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your ability to build business cases and drive measurable outcomes for growth initiatives.
  • Highlight tool proficiency: Mention hands-on experience with LiveOps, marketing, or CRM tools like Braze, Pragma, or Amplitude.
  • Research Scopely: Understand their games, culture, and commitment to diversity to align your application with their values.

Technical preparation

Master D2C growth metrics and attribution models.,Practice data analysis for actionable insights.,Familiarize with CRM and A/B testing tools.,Understand F2P game lifecycle and player funnels.

Behavioral questions

Describe leading teams without direct authority.,Share an example of data-driven initiative success.,How do you handle conflicting stakeholder priorities?,Explain scaling a successful growth experiment.

Frequently asked questions

What are the key responsibilities for a Lead Product Manager Growth D2C at Scopely?
As a Lead Product Manager Growth D2C at Scopely, you will own and scale top-of-funnel growth for the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) ecosystem, accelerating player adoption. This involves transforming data and player insights into high-impact initiatives, aligning stakeholders, driving execution, and scaling successful experiments into repeatable systems. You will also be responsible for understanding and reporting on D2C top-of-funnel metrics and attribution, and becoming an expert on D2C growth tactics.
What experience is required for the Lead Product Manager Growth D2C role at Scopely?
The required experience includes 7+ years in product management, growth, or product marketing specifically within F2P live service games. You should also have experience with direct-to-consumer growth initiatives on large-scale consumer products, and demonstrated ability to lead through influence. Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with growth tools like Braze, Pragma, or Amplitude are also essential.
Does Scopely offer remote or hybrid work options for this Lead Product Manager role?
Yes, Scopely offers both hybrid and remote work options for the Lead Product Manager – Growth (D2C) position in the US. The hybrid option is based in Culver City, CA.
What kind of D2C initiatives has Scopely seen success with in the past?
Scopely has a strong track record with D2C initiatives, notably contributing to the success of "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Pokémon GO." Their approach involves direct payments, web portals, and leveraging D2C as a core growth engine. The company focuses on creating repeatable systems that drive sustained growth rather than one-off successes.
How does Scopely ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace for its Lead Product Manager Growth D2C hires?
Scopely is committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and has equal employment opportunities. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe that their games, and the people behind them, should reflect the diverse player base.
What is the salary range for the Lead Product Manager Growth D2C position in specific US states?
For candidates in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, the annual salary range for this role is $169,600 to $253,000 USD. This range may vary based on factors like job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
What are some of the benefits offered to employees at Scopely beyond base salary?
Beyond base pay, Scopely offers a comprehensive benefits package including eligibility for equity and bonuses. Employees also receive healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off.
How can I best prepare for the interview process for the Lead Product Manager Growth D2C role at Scopely?
To prepare, focus on understanding Scopely's D2C strategy, their portfolio of games, and their growth metrics. Be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've driven growth through data-driven initiatives, managed stakeholders effectively, and used growth tools. Prepare to articulate your understanding of the F2P live service ecosystem and D2C's role within it.