Product Manager

About the role

This Product Manager role at Cobalt Lab focuses on a gaming digital product featuring a virtual economy and unique mechanics. The position requires a hands-on approach to product development, from initial concept through to launch and post-launch analysis. Key responsibilities include analyzing user behavior, validating hypotheses through A/B testing, and prioritizing the product roadmap to guide the development team.

Success in this role is defined by the ability to make product decisions based on data, directly influencing the product's direction and growth. The Product Manager will be instrumental in launching new features, understanding user scenarios, and continuously iterating on the product based on performance metrics. This involves a cycle of analysis, hypothesis validation, and strategic prioritization.

The environment at Cobalt Lab emphasizes quick decision-making and direct impact, with minimal bureaucracy. The Product Manager will have the autonomy to drive tasks from inception to completion, ensuring that all product developments are backed by solid data and contribute to the overall success of the gaming product and its virtual economy.

Skills that matter here

• data-driven decision making: This skill is central to the role, guiding all product choices and developments for the gaming product.
• product metrics: Understanding metrics like Retention, LTV, ARPU, and Conversion is essential for analyzing product performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• analytics: Analytics tools will be used to analyze user scenarios, product funnels, and validate hypotheses.
• A/B testing: This technique will be used to validate hypotheses and inform product development decisions.
• roadmap prioritization: The Product Manager will be responsible for prioritizing the product roadmap and assigning tasks to the development team.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives on using data to inform every product decision and enjoys a direct influence on development.
• Someone with a structured approach to product management, capable of taking ideas from concept to launch and beyond.
• An individual who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours and minimal bureaucracy.

From the employer

• Launch and develop product mechanics.
• Analyze user scenarios and product funnel.
• Validate hypotheses through analytics and A/B testing.
• Prioritize roadmap and set tasks for the team.
• Analyze results post-launch and further develop the product.

• Experience as a Product Manager.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.
• Understanding of product metrics (Retention, LTV, ARPU, Conversion, etc.).
• Experience with analytics and validating product hypotheses.
• Ability to drive tasks from idea to result.

Will be a plus:

• Experience in gaming / iGaming / high-load products.
• Familiarity with Rust, CS2, or gaming economy.
• Experience with Amplitude, GA, Metabase, SQL, or similar.

• Fully remote work.
• Flexible schedule.
• Quick decisions without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Opportunity to directly influence product development.