Feature Owner- Platform

Devoted Studios is a production management company for external development in video games. With a mission to create equal opportunity for all talent globally to work on the games of their dreams, Devoted Studios aims to decentralize game development. We partner with 1400+ programmers, artists, and designers, from freelancers to small studios, all over the world, and not only match them to project opportunities but manage the production from A-Z.

We are seeking an experienced and versatile professional to join our dynamic company as a Feature Owner. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of new features and enhancements for a B2B platform to be launched in late 2023. You will play a critical role in scoping feature enhancements and future features, managing Business Analysts for requirements documentation, and owning roadmaps for each core feature on the platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in feature development and requirements gathering, excellent leadership skills, and demonstrated experience working with a SaaS platform.

The vacancy is 100% remote and we are hiring in EUROPE!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Feature Owner at a SaaS company, demonstrating the successful delivery of complex features.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with a strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in Ukrainian preferred.

Responsabilities

• Guides the appropriate development of platform features throughout the entire lifecycle (including concept, production, user feedback, and evolution)
  
• Works with the Chief Commercial Officer and platform leadership team to plan sprints and iterations
  
• Manages the Business Analyst team, ensuring they are a high-performing team. Includes managing their capacity, ongoing mentoring and development, and ensuring smooth handoffs to other parts of the team such as engineering.
  
• Effectively collaborates with other parts of the business including the design team, marketing, finance, and business development.
  
• Maintains the feature backlog, including incorporating feedback from stakeholders, clients, and user testing sessions. Ensures that it aligns with the platform strategy.
  
  
• Keeps a pulse on build-buy-license opportunities for new features needed on the platform, including monitoring use of tech by competing platforms.
  
  
• Runs feature planning meetings and ceremonies (grooming and release planning); responsible for setting meeting agenda, coordinating meetings, and documenting follow-ups/decisions

Benefits

We offer:

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners;
• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.

Join our dynamic and high-performing team, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our organization's growth and success. Apply today and become an integral part of Devoted CG

This is a remote, full-time contracted position.

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.