Senior Program Manager San Mateo, California, United States

Genies is culture’s avatar technology company empowering developers and artists to create their own interoperable gamified consumer experiences. The company has raised $250 million from investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger. Initially, Genies were adopted by thousands of Hollywood icons including Justin Bieber and Rihanna through partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Today, the company is also delivering avatars to the masses through experiences built with its Developer Kit and artist crowdsourced platform, The Workshop. These experiences all integrate together to form one avatar social network, Genies Party.Seated in our Los Angeles based headquarters, Genies is adding a

Senior Program Manager

to drive our Go-To-Market, Product, and Business Ops strategies. This pivotal role will partner across Genies to define our GTM product strategy, architect & define Genies business performance and success metrics, and drive our creator & developer monetization strategies. Our ideal candidate is a natural self-starter that thrives in fast-paced, autonomous, inventive and highly collaborative environments. You enjoy complex problems that require you to lead and implement critical initiatives and programs to drive user acquisition, growth & retention, improved user experience, company OKR planning, business insights & analytics, and monetization strategies.What You'll Be DoingEnsure the success of all product releases and enable smooth product launch operationsCollaborate with Product, Engineering, Art, R&D, and Games Studio to ensure engagement and execution for all business, product, and engineering initiativesCommunicate consistently with all key executive stakeholders (including the CEO & Founder) to keep all projects and programs on trackCollaborate with Marketing and Community Teams to effectively execute marketing strategies and help bring products to marketProactively identify risks and/or bottlenecks to product launches and effectively communicate contingency plans and alternative solutions to senior leadershipPartner with Ops leaders to identify key risks and offer opportunities for future business initiativesConduct extensive market research and competitor analysis - constantly seen as the industry insider for latest trends, viral content/experiences, and new product launchesTaking responsibility of projects and/or programs throughout their entire lifecycleProperly scoping a project and/or programManage and maintain tracking system for all company milestonesCreating long-term and short-term plans, including setting targets for product milestones, creating project plans and enforcing teams to adhere to deadlinesDelegating tasks on the project to XFN partners best positioned to complete themMaking effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project and coming up with innovative solutions when gaps are identifiedServing as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergyPerforming quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expectedAdjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project changeWhat You Should Have7+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in social, gaming or consumer related industryAdvanced knowledge of the full life-cycle of product deployment to end usersConfidence to deliver key insights and strategic product initiatives to the CEO and the broader executive teamExperience in project planning and providing leadership4+ years of Release Management experience preferredHighly detail oriented/proactive/self-directedAbility to deliver results on time, on budget and to the standards Genies has adoptedProven track record of holding others accountableAbility to manage, communicate, and document projects amongst various departmentsStrong knowledge and subject matter expertise of business goals and processesPartner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure all business priorities are moving forward and have visibilityOut of the box thinking to achieve required outcomesA high standard of attention to detail and ‘follow-through’Knack for identifying gaps and areas of opportunities across business channelsExcited and motivated in an agile environmentHow Genies Will Support YouGenies is a well-funded, growing start-up that cares deeply about each of our employees' growth and success. Our roles and their responsibilities are created with a breadth of scope that introduces each employee to exciting new challenges and opportunities that a growing start-up encounters. The actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including: professional background, training, transferable skills, work experience, education, location, business and product needs, and market demand. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation, in addition to a robust health, wellness, and benefits package.Starting Salary Range: $175,000/yr to $225,000/yr USDHere's Why You'll Love Working At GeniesYou'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional developmentYou'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policyYou'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well fundedComprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision InsuranceCompetitive salaries and 401K program for all full time employeesFlexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employeesHealth & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursementWorking in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!Choice of MacBook or windows laptopGenies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.Apply for this job

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