Product Owner

About the Role

Lockwood Publishing Ltd is seeking a Product Owner to help design and deliver engaging player experiences for Avakin Life through AI-led product workflows. This position is central to a set of cross-functional squads and partners closely with Design, Engineering, Analytics, and Commercial teams to strengthen core player journeys, LiveOps capabilities, monetisation features, and internal product processes by using AI tools in a practical, delivery-focused way.

This is a hands-on role rather than a purely strategic one. The right person will be highly collaborative, able to move quickly from concept to execution, and comfortable using AI to improve decision-making, speed up delivery, and enhance outcomes for players. You will combine strong product ownership fundamentals with modern AI-enabled ways of working to help teams prioritise effectively, test ideas quickly, and deliver value continuously.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Delivery

• Manage and rank the product backlog for feature work, LiveOps activity, and improvements to the player experience.
• Turn business objectives, player requirements, and product direction into clear plans that the development team can execute.
• Partner closely with Engineering and Design to ship valuable features efficiently.
• Keep sprint objectives and roadmap priorities aligned with commercial targets and engagement goals.

AI-Led Product Execution

• Apply AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Notion AI, and analytics copilots to speed up product processes.
• Use AI support to draft and refine user stories, requirements, documentation, and testing plans.
• Assist with fast prototyping and early validation of product ideas.
• Look for opportunities where AI can improve team productivity, product quality, and player outcomes.

Experimentation and Optimisation

• Use analytics, player insight, and A/B testing to guide product decisions.
• Track and improve KPIs related to engagement, retention, conversion, and monetisation.
• Support iterative development instead of relying on large, one-time releases.
• Work with analytics specialists to uncover growth and optimisation opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, QA, Analytics, and Commercial teams.
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Communicate priorities, trade-offs, and delivery progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Help keep teams focused on measurable outcomes and player impact.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within games, mobile apps, or live-service products.
• Solid knowledge of Agile and Scrum delivery methods.
• Hands-on experience with product backlogs, roadmaps, and sprint planning.
• Understanding of free-to-play mechanics, LiveOps, and monetisation systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Comfort working in fast-moving, cross-functional environments.

AI Skills Required

• Practical experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Notion AI, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to use AI to speed up planning, documentation, ideation, and workflow efficiency.
• Experience using AI for rapid iteration, experimentation, and insight creation.
• Clear understanding of how AI can improve product development processes and team speed.

Core Strengths

• Strong ability to prioritise and make decisions.
• Product thinking grounded in data.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Results-focused approach that balances player experience with business objectives.
• Ability to work quickly while keeping quality and clarity intact.

What You Bring

• A proactive mindset with strong ownership.
• Ability to break down complex problems into practical actions.
• Comfort with a pragmatic, fast-changing environment.
• Strong collaboration across creative and technical teams.
• Interest in games, player experience, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Background in mobile games or games-as-a-service products.
• Exposure to tools such as Jira, Firebase, Unity Analytics, or experimentation platforms.
• Experience with LiveOps, in-game economies, or retention systems.
• Experience in UX, game design, or player behaviour analysis.

Benefits

• Private healthcare cover.
• Pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• Work from home option.
• Training and development support.
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling.