Publishing Platform Product Manager

<div class="p-pdf_iframe__page" data-page-number="1"> <div class="textLayer" data-main-rotation="0"> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>THE COMPANY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">KRAFTON is dedicated to identifying and publishing games worldwide that offer a uniquely enjoyable experience, crafted by our globally recognized production studios known for their distinctive creativity. We continuously push the boundaries of gaming enjoyment by embracing new challenges and technologies and expanding our platforms and services to captivate an even larger fan base. Best known for the genre-defining worldwide sensation PUBG: Battlegrounds, our stellar studios based across the globe include PUBG Studios, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings and more. In collaboration with our passionate and driven team, we strive to establish ourselves as a renowned creator of masterpieces in the global gaming market.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p id="0" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">KRAFTON's publishing platform connects our games with players around the world — from the moment a player discovers a title, through every session they play, to the long arc of live service. We build the products that make this connection work, helping our globally live-serviced games run reliably and grow over time.</span></p> <p id="1" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"></p> <p id="2" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">This is a role, created to strengthen product execution across our global publishing platform. We're looking for a PM who can elevate the speed and quality of product decisions, and who can take a product from concept through launch and into live operations with full ownership.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <ul> <li id="0" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Define the strategy and roadmap for publishing platform products, balancing near-term execution with the longer-term direction.</span></li> <li id="1" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead products end-to-end — from concept to development to launch to live operations — working closely with engineering, design, business, and operations along the way.</span></li> <li id="2" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with global game studios and external partners to ensure our products deliver real value in production environments.</span></li> <li id="3" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Define what success looks like, monitor it with data, and continuously improve both the player experience and how efficiently we operate.</span></li> <li id="4" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bring a North American perspective into global decisions, so our products serve players across different markets well.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <ul> <li id="0" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of product management experience in gaming, IT services, commerce, or marketing platforms</span></li> <li id="1" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A track record of taking at least one product through a full cycle — from concept to launch to live operations</span></li> <li id="2" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience leading cross-functional projects across globally distributed teams</span></li> <li id="3" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on use of AI tools as part of your daily work — not occasional experimentation, but tools that have changed how you work and what you deliver</span></li> <li id="4" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English (you will be collaborating with our HQ in Korea on a daily basis)</span></li> <li id="5" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Authorization to work in the United States</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willingness to travel to Korea when needed<br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210"></span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li id="0" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">Experience with game publishing platforms, or B2B2C-style products</span></span></li> <li id="1" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">Background at a global gaming or entertainment company, working across multiple countries or regions</span></span></li> <li id="2" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">A learner's mindset — willing to dive into a new domain and grow into a domain expert</span></span></li> <li id="3" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">Genuine curiosity about the game industry and how global publishing operates</span></span></li> <li id="4" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210">Experience using data analytics to drive product decisions</span></span></li> <li id="5" class="paragraph--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-paragraph="true" data-type="p"><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A real appreciation for games, and care for the player experience</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="text--da25a3913a1dd210"></span></strong></span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Reasonable Accommodation</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>KRAFTON Americas is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the HR Talent team at KRAFTON Americas, to begin the interactive process.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>EEOC statement</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>In California, the expected salary range for this position is $106,000-$146,000. The listed expected salary range represents a good faith estimate and the actual pay may depend on a variety of job-related factors that can include experience, education, skills, and location.</em></span></p> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="em"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Don’t meet every single requirement?&nbsp; </strong></em></span></p> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="em">Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification.&nbsp; At Krafton we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.&nbsp; You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em><strong>Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_ka@krafton.com.&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p> </div> </div>