Product manager role and responsibilities in Game Development
TL;DR
The truth is that there is not a standard set of responsibilities for the product manager’s role in the gaming industry (or any other industry for all I know).
The following list is a good place to start on a product manager’s responsibilities. Hint: Most of the points are industry agnostic.
1. The product manager defines the game/product vision and strategy
2. Manages the game development lifecycle
3. Conducts market research and competitive analysis
4. Manages the game budget and timeline
5. Monitors in-game metrics and KPIs
6. Collaborates with other teams and functions of the company
7. Communicates with the stakeholders
8. Manages the game soft-launch, launch
9. Manages the update and maintenance of the game
10. Identifies and implements monetization strategies
11. Collects and analyses player feedback and analytics
12. Ensures the game’s quality and success in the marketplace
13. Researches new game ideas
14. Defines the game’s roadmap
15. Creates strong game development teams
