Head of Platform Product - Gaming EdTech Platform

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $180,000–$200,000 base

Our client, a gaming company focused on transforming educational engagement through interactive gameplay, is seeking a Head of Platform Product to lead the expansion of its educational gaming platform, creating solutions that connect with youth audiences globally.

Performance Objectives

• Strategize and Lead: Develop and execute comprehensive platform product strategies that align with the company's mission and cater to diverse gaming and educational needs.
• Drive Product Evolution: Analyze market trends and user feedback to innovate and iterate on product features, ensuring sustained growth and user engagement.
• Enhance User Experience: Implement best practices in UX/UI design, prioritizing user-centric design across the gaming and learning experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, design, and marketing teams to launch and optimize new platform features.
• Performance Tracking: Establish key product metrics and use data to refine offerings, drive improvements, and report on successes and opportunities to stakeholders.

Environment & Resources

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to merging gaming with education.
• Reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
• Manage and optimize budgets for product development initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management within the gaming or EdTech industries, with a strong track record of product innovation.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and insights to guide strategic decisions and optimize product design.
• Strong understanding of user experience principles and design thinking methodologies.

What Our Client Offers

• The opportunity to work at the forefront of gamified education at a pioneering-stage company.
• Collaboration with a team focused on redefining digital learning experiences.
• The chance to shape interactive, game-based learning environments for a global youth audience.

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