Publishing Platform Product Manager

THE COMPANY

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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the strategy and roadmap for publishing platform products, balancing near-term execution with the longer-term direction.
• 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.
• Partner with global game studios and external partners to ensure our products deliver real value in production environments.
• Define what success looks like, monitor it with data, and continuously improve both the player experience and how efficiently we operate.
• Bring a North American perspective into global decisions, so our products serve players across different markets well.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of product management experience in gaming, IT services, commerce, or marketing platforms
• A track record of taking at least one product through a full cycle — from concept to launch to live operations
• Experience leading cross-functional projects across globally distributed teams
• 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
• Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English (you will be collaborating with our HQ in Korea on a daily basis)
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel to Korea when needed
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with game publishing platforms, or B2B2C-style products
• Background at a global gaming or entertainment company, working across multiple countries or regions
• A learner's mindset — willing to dive into a new domain and grow into a domain expert
• Genuine curiosity about the game industry and how global publishing operates
• Experience using data analytics to drive product decisions
• A real appreciation for games, and care for the player experience

Reasonable Accommodation

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.

EEOC statement

KRAFTON Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  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.  You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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