Product Manager

About the role

This Product Manager position at Cobalt Lab involves overseeing the strategic development and growth of a Rust gaming platform. The primary objective is to enhance key business metrics such as player deposits, retention rates, and overall revenue. The role requires a hands-on approach to identifying, launching, and refining product mechanics like bonuses, promotions, and new game modes. Success in this role is directly tied to the financial performance of the product.

A core aspect of the job is deep product analysis, covering the entire player journey from registration and first deposit to repeat deposits, retention, and lifetime value (LTV). The Product Manager will be responsible for validating product hypotheses through rigorous analytics and A/B testing, ensuring that all decisions are backed by data. This includes prioritizing the product roadmap and translating strategic goals into clear requirements for the development team.

The role emphasizes a data-driven approach, requiring the use of product analytics and business intelligence tools to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement. The Product Manager will also leverage AI tools to support daily tasks and continuously seek new growth opportunities for the product following each release. This position operates within a fast-paced, experimental team environment with a focus on delivering measurable results for international markets.

Skills that matter here

• product management: This role involves end-to-end ownership of a Rust gaming platform, from strategy and roadmap prioritization to feature launch and performance analysis.
• data analysis: The Product Manager will use data to validate hypotheses, analyze product funnels, and make decisions impacting deposits, retention, and LTV.
• iGaming: Experience in iGaming, Gambling, or Skin Gambling is preferred to understand player behavior and market dynamics for growth initiatives.
• AI tools: The role requires using AI tools to assist in daily product management tasks and decision-making processes.
• BI tools: The Product Manager will utilize BI tools for in-depth product analytics and to monitor key performance indicators.
• Gambling: Understanding the specific mechanics and player motivations within the gambling sector is beneficial for designing effective bonuses and retention strategies.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives on using data and analytics to drive product improvements and financial outcomes.
• Someone with a background in online gaming or gambling, particularly with an understanding of player lifecycle metrics.
• An individual who is independent, takes initiative, and is accountable for the business results of their product.
• A professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, experimental environment with minimal bureaucracy.

From the employer

• Search and launch product mechanics for growth in deposits, retention, and revenue;
• Work with bonuses, promotions, game modes, events, and retention mechanics;
• Analyze the product funnel: registration, first deposit, repeat deposits, retention, and LTV;
• Validate hypotheses through analytics and A/B testing;
• Prioritize the roadmap and formulate requirements for the development team;
• Use AI tools in daily work;
• Identify new growth points for the product after each release.

• Experience as a Product Manager;
• Preferably experience in iGaming, Gambling, or Skin Gambling;
• Understanding of product metrics: GGR, NGR, Conversion, Retention, LTV, ARPU, ROI;
• Skills in product analytics and data-driven decision-making;
• Experience in launching features that impact product financial metrics;
• Independence, initiative, and accountability for results.

• Influence the development of one of the largest Rust products;
• Fully remote work format;
• Fast processes and absence of bureaucracy;
• A results-oriented and experimental team;
• Corporate merchandise and bonuses;
• Opportunity to work on a product for international markets.