Product Manager, Gaming (French Services) (TeleworkHybrid)

Position Title:

Product Manager Gaming (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

English French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced) French (Reading - C - Advanced) French (Speaking - C - Advanced) French (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

:59 PM

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Role Overview

Are you passionate about digital media and mobile gaming Are you a product manager recognized for your ability to lead mobile game projects Do you speak the language of development studios If so this opportunity with our Digital Media division is for you!

Reporting to the Director of Digital Products you will play a key role in defining strategically aligning and delivering the gaming portfolio for Radio-Canadas digital destination. You will work closely with external development studios to orchestrate initiatives designed to engage our audience through interactive gamified experiences.

You will also foster collaboration and alignment across teams co-ordinating with the projects digital strategist and affected product owners; your leadership will be key when it comes to prioritizing features aligning with partners or simply keeping strategic goals top of mind. By leveraging UX research and data-driven insights you will make informed decisions to deliver a seamless user experience that meets the organizations business objectives.

As a leader you excel at inspiring people and rallying partners and peers around a shared vision. You thrive in complex environments and possess strong organizational acumen. You will actively participate in our internal Product Management community of practice and serve as an ambassador sharing best practices both from within the organization and the broader industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the work of external development studios ensuring execution maps perfectly to the product vision user needs and business goals.
• Clearly identify business challenges and opportunities within the gaming vertical.
• Collaborate with the digital strategist to analyze audience needs and extract actionable user insights for games.
• Analyze prioritize and drive the development of value-added features.
• Ensure production quality and relevance consistently match agreed-upon business value.
• Optimize internal resource allocation (designers copywriters etc.).
• Track and provide full visibility into project progress including timelines and budgets.
• Maintain brand consistency across all gaming experiences in line with Radio-Canadas standards.
• Contribute to the user experience (UX) design process including experimentation and target audience validation.
• Analyze performance metrics and propose optimizations to drive continuous product evolution.
• Foster a team culture rooted in collaboration continuous learning and creativity.

What You Bring

• University degree in marketing communications or a related field.
• Five years experience managing digital product development; mobile game development experience an asset.
• Proven track record of leading and managing external partners and vendors.
• Deep understanding of mobile game production life cycles (from ideation to launch) game engine constraints/possibilities and engagement mechanics.
• Strong command of industry digital practices in mobile gaming (UX/UI acquisition engagement retention and performance).
• Solid technical understanding of the mobile ecosystem (SDKs APIs app store compliance etc.).
• Proficiency with audience analytics and performance measurement tools.
• Quality assurance (QA) expertise tailored specifically to mobile application experiences.

What Will Really Set You Apart

• Diplomacy and Resolve: The ability to champion high-quality standards and strict deadlines while maintaining strong positive relationships with development studios.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong listening skills and a willingness to challenge assumptions and conventional thinking.
• A keen eye for creative execution and the overall quality of the user experience (content visuals and interactivity).
• Proven ability to guide inspire and motivate a team.
• A resourceful self-starting mindset with sharp analytical skills.
• Deep curiosity with a passion for staying ahead of trends emerging technologies and innovations in your field and business area (digital gaming media etc.).
• Bilingualism with a high level of spoken and written English and French.

Please note this is a 12-month contract position renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a long-term opportunity with competitive CBC/Radio-Canada employee benefits

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

1000 Rue Papineau Montreal Quebec H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1