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Job Overview
This role contributes to World of Warships APAC’s success by providing support on live operation of global-one-build F2P game. Regional Product Manager will also assist Regional Publishing Producer and regional functional managers (community, content, etc.) in planning & execution of APAC regional operations, including activities in key countries, IP licensing, and partnership managements. Good understanding & insight of JP F2P market and ability to manage partnership is needed
Reports To
Regional Publishing Producer
What will you do?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Work closely with Regional Publishing Producer of WOWS, regional functions and global points of contact to ensure the self-publishing success.
- Study the trends of PC Online market in APAC to help planning approaches to APAC market (with expertise in Japan market).
- Conduct KPI & in-game data analysis to develop understanding of status of the game to provide the insight to related teams.
- Carry out Live operation support, including event planning around key APAC seasonality.
- Manage partnership with IP licensors and look for possible IP licensing opportunities.
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years of experience in consulting, product management or other roles with experience in event planning, partnership management, and analytic problem solving
- Deep understanding of Japan game market and latest trend in the industry
- Solid understanding and experience with the product life-cycle .
- Culturally sensitive across the APAC region.
- Ability to analyze status of product & problem solving based on data
- Fore-sight and trend spotting/setting with knowledge of gaming industry & passion for games.
- Business travel needed, frequency around once in a quarter.
- Open minded – willing to enjoy & dive into game and market that is not your favorite.
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Fluent in speaking and writing Japanese and English
- Experience in working for game product in Japan
- Experience in Intellectual Property licensing and partnership management
- Creativity on effectively merging product with popular trend
- Proficiency in other Asian language is a plus.
- Experience & understanding of Wargaming games