Technical Program Manager

Scopely is looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join an unannounced title based in our Shanghai office (5 days in the office). At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious mobile game in China, and we’re assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable characters and immersive adventures that players will love. What You Will Do We are looking for a highly technical, product-minded, and execution-driven Technical Program Manager to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and ensure high-quality delivery of our game and platform systems. You will partner closely with business partners, product, legal, design, engineering, operations, QA and other cross functional stakeholders to drive programs from concept through release, balancing product goals, technical constraints, and operational excellence. This role requires strong product thinking, technical judgment, and execution rigor. You will bring structure to ambiguous problems, help shape scope and priorities, align internal and external stakeholders, and drive successful delivery across a broad set of teams and partners. You will also create visibility through clear planning, documentation, milestone management, and execution tracking using tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Partner with product managers to refine requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and break large initiatives into actionable milestones that maximize business value and delivery efficiency Coordinate release milestones across internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, dependencies, and delivery commitments Work closely with engineering teams on technical constraints, sequencing, architecture considerations, and implementation trade-offs Identify and resolve execution risks, blockers, and cross-team dependencies throughout development Collaborate with QA teams on test strategy, release validation, and launch quality Drive coordination with stakeholders across Legal, Partnerships, Publishing, Marketing, Operations, and external partners to support successful launches and operational readiness Support app submission, certification, compliance, and release processes across distribution channels and platform partners Communicate priorities, timelines, risks, and progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership Maintain project documentation, release schedules, and execution tracking using tools such as Jira and Confluence Improve workflows, release processes, and cross-functional coordination to increase delivery quality and team efficiency

What You Will Need

BS or MS degree in Communications, Operations, Engineering or equivalent job experience.  5+ years of experience in software program management. Experience communicating across functions with engineers, designers, product managers, development partners, marketing, legal, and executive teams. Product & Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate closely with product managers to shape requirements, prioritize scope, and balance business objectives with technical constraints. Experience coordinating initiatives across a diverse set of stakeholders, including engineering, QA, publishing, legal, design, marketing, external partners, and platform operators. Technical Depth: Strong understanding of software architecture and designs, with the ability to break down complex technical problems, identify risks and dependencies, and engage engineers in discussions on trade offs, edge cases, and failure scenarios. Program Management and Execution: Proven ability to drive complex technical programs end to end. Skilled at breaking down large initiatives into clear milestones, defining dependencies, and tracking execution at a detailed level. Strong documentation skills and proficiency with tools like Jira (or similar) to organize work, track progress, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. Release Management: Experience releasing and managing applications in all major App Stores. Hands on experience managing software releases. Ability to create detailed release plans, anticipate risks, and ensure smooth, high quality launches. QA Understanding: Solid understanding of QA processes, test planning, and release validation. Experience collaborating with QA teams to define test strategies and ensure coverage of edge cases and failure scenarios. Excellent verbal English communication

Bonus Points

Experience working on multiplayer mobile games. Experience coordinating launches involving external partners, publishers, platform operators, or regulatory stakeholders Experience using AI tools to improve execution efficiency and workflow automation Background in engineering, QA, and/or product management

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.  Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact [email protected]. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.