Apple
Senior Product Manager, Games — App Store, Games App & Game Center
- Cupertino, California
- Onsite
- full time
- Posted 6 days ago
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About the role
The App Store is the world’s safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving
more than 950 million visitors each week. Since the App Store launched in 2008,
it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds
connect with the tools and technology they need to build a brighter future and a
better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries,
and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the
App Store facilitates over $1 trillion in developer billings and sales annually,
rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And
we believe we’re just getting started! We are seeking an experienced Senior
Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of key gaming
experiences across the App Store, Games App, and Game Center. Games have been at
the heart of the App Store since its launch, delighting players around the world
and enabling developers of all sizes to build thriving businesses. Through the
App Store, the Games App, and Game Center, we help players discover, connect
with, and enjoy incredible gaming experiences across the Apple ecosystem. This
role is critical to shaping how players discover new games and build lasting
relationships with the games they love. The ideal candidate combines deep
expertise in mobile gaming with exceptional product leadership, bringing a
strong understanding of player behavior, engagement loops, retention mechanics,
and monetization models. They are equally comfortable defining long-term
strategy, influencing executive stakeholders, and diving into the details
required to deliver world-class product experiences.
DESCRIPTION
This role will lead highly cross-functional initiatives from concept through
launch, partnering closely with Design, Engineering, Data Science, Business,
Marketing, Developer Relations, and Executive Leadership. You will leverage a
deep understanding of the mobile gaming landscape, player motivations, and
industry trends to shape products and features that create value for both
players and developers. The right candidate is a strategic thinker who can
articulate a compelling long-term vision while maintaining rigorous attention to
executional details. They can navigate ambiguity, build alignment across diverse
stakeholders, and influence teams without direct authority. They are passionate
about games, deeply customer-focused, and capable of balancing platform-wide
opportunities with the operational excellence required to deliver meaningful
outcomes at scale.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
12+ years of mobile games experience across product management and related
disciplines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Passion for games and a deep understanding of gaming trends, player motivations,
developer needs, and the evolving mobile games landscape. Strong expertise in
player engagement, retention, live ops, social features, and monetization
models. Experience building consumer-facing products that serve large-scale
audiences. Proven track record of shipping products or features that have driven
measurable improvements in engagement, retention, growth, or monetization.
End-to-end experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from
strategy through execution and launch. Demonstrated ability to create clarity
and momentum in complex problem spaces. Excellent communication skills, with the
ability to influence without direct authority and align diverse stakeholders
around a common vision. Strong ability to operate at multiple levels
simultaneously, from defining long-term strategy to driving day-to-day execution
details. An exceptionally high bar for product quality and delightful user
experiences. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Skills
- Product Management
- Mobile Gaming
- Product Strategy
- Player Engagement
- Retention Mechanics
- Monetization Models
- Live Ops
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- User Experience
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
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