Senior Competitive Analyst Location:Seattle, WA
SEATTLE, WA
Job Description:
Location:Seattle, WA
Job description :
Role Responsibility :
- Researches the social games market to understand and articulate macro level trends that shape the industryDefines segments and regional opportunities for new application development and deployment .
- Actively monitors social gaming trends within genres and distills this info for the digital org to facilitate actionable outcomesAnalyses competitor products and breaks down functional game components to report on how, why and on who features workRecommends innovation strategies at an application and functional component level .
- Prepares regular market and competitive intelligence reports based on quantitative and qualitative analysisFosters and participates in a service based culture of execution for the SCI teamSkills, Knowledge And Personal AttributesPeopleStrong ability to influence peers especially across remote locations .
- Experience working with and driving results across multi-disciplinary teamsStrong team player with collaborative natureDemonstrable track record in motivating individual & teams to accomplish goalsWell-developed commercial acumen with customer focus .
- AttributesData-driven decision maker who can develop meaningful conclusions from dataDeep understanding of social gaming and player psychology .
- Strong analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional levelAble to think innovativelyAble to deal with ambiguity and thrive in dynamic environments .
- Able to organize and manage multiple prioritiesFocus and dedication to culture of continuous improvementWillingness to show and grow passion for video game industryProduct & Process .
- Exceptional communication both written and verbalStrong presentation skills with the ability to craft and deliver clear and concise messages to a breadth of audiences from peers to senior executives .
- Very process focused with strong attention to detail and ability to establish, embed and maintain effective product and communication processes.
Experience & Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business, in specific area , or related fieldDemonstrable skills in the Microsoft Office Suite; particularly: PowerPoint, Excel, and WordRequires a minimum of three years of experience in Product Management, Product Analysis and/or Product Marketing in a game development organizationPreferred experience of three or more years working at a Social Casino or Casino games developerPhysical, Mental And Environmental DemandsAssigned duties are accomplished primarily in an office/production setting. Must be able to maneuver around an office/production setting, work at a desk/work station and respond to written and oral cues.Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer and other necessary office/production equipment.May be required to bend, reach and lift up to 25 lbs