Product Owner

Lockwood Publishing Ltd

Product Owner shaping and delivering player experiences for Avakin Life with modern AI workflows. Collaborating cross-functionally to improve core player journeys and product processes.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirebaseUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and prioritise the product backlog across features, LiveOps initiatives, and player experience improvements
Translate business goals, player needs, and product strategy into actionable development plans
Work closely with Engineering and Design teams to deliver high-impact features efficiently
Ensure sprint goals and roadmap priorities remain aligned with commercial and engagement objectives
Use AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Notion AI, and analytics copilots to accelerate product workflows
Generate and refine user stories, documentation, requirements, and experimentation plans using AI-assisted processes
Support rapid prototyping and validation of product ideas
Continuously identify opportunities where AI can improve team efficiency, product quality, and player outcomes
Drive data-informed product decisions using analytics, player insight, and A/B testing
Monitor and optimise KPIs including engagement, retention, conversion, and monetisation
Support iterative feature development rather than large one-off releases
Collaborate with analytics teams to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
Communicate priorities, trade-offs, and delivery status clearly to stakeholders
Help align teams around measurable outcomes and player impact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in games, mobile apps, or live-service products
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
Experience managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and sprint planning
Understanding of free-to-play (F2P) mechanics, LiveOps, and monetisation systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
AI Skills (Essential)
Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Notion AI, or similar
Ability to use AI to accelerate product planning, documentation, ideation, and workflow efficiency
Experience leveraging AI for rapid iteration, experimentation, and insight generation
Strong understanding of how AI can improve product development processes and team velocity
Core Strengths
Strong prioritisation and decision-making skills
Data-informed product thinking
Excellent stakeholder communication
Outcome-focused mindset balancing player experience and business goals
Ability to move quickly while maintaining quality and clarity
What You Bring
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Ability to simplify complex problems into actionable solutions
Comfortable working pragmatically in a fast-moving environment
Strong collaboration skills across creative and technical disciplines
Passion for games, player experience, and continuous improvement
Nice to Have
Experience in mobile games or games-as-a-service products
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Firebase, Unity Analytics, or experimentation platforms
Experience with LiveOps, in-game economies, or retention systems
Background in UX, game design, or player behaviour analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Private Healthcare Plan
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Work From Home
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

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Hard Skills & Tools

AgileScrumproduct backlog managementroadmap planningA/B testingdata analysisAI toolsuser story generationrapid prototypingmonetisation systems

Soft Skills

prioritisationdecision-makingstakeholder communicationproblem-solvingcollaborationownership-driven mindsetoutcome-focusedadaptabilitysimplification of complex problemspassion for player experience