Senior Technical Program Manager - Pokémon GO

Senior Technical Program Manager - Pokémon GO

Scopely is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive quality initiatives for Pokémon GO at our Bellevue, WA or San Francisco, CA offices on a hybrid basis.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical initiatives focused on improving overall game quality, stability, and performance for Pokémon GO.
• Work with engineering, product, and QA teams to define technical strategies, understand system architecture, and gather requirements for quality-related projects.
• Serve as the central point of contact for technical quality initiatives, coordinating efforts across departments including engineering, QA, product, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical, procedural, and logistical issues that could impact the quality of Pokémon GO.
• Design and refine processes and tools for quality assurance, contributing to sustainable development practices and improving productivity across teams.
• Define, collect, and analyze quality metrics, providing insights into product delivery and ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of work.
• Communicate project status, goals, and risks clearly to various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences, at all levels.
• Manage submissions and certification efforts with mobile platform partners such as Apple App Store and Google Play Console.

• BA/BS in computer science, engineering, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Broad experience and a deep understanding of various development methodologies, with a proven track record of improving team efficiency and quality.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts, system architecture, and software development life cycles.
• Experience managing projects using both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and present complex information clearly.
• Ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams, drive initiatives, and influence decision‑making processes to achieve quality goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects with changing timelines.
• Strong experience with JIRA.
• Strong experience using AI (optional but desirable).

• Genuine passion for the Pokémon brand, its fans, and its communities.
• Mobile gaming experience.
• Experience with Quality Engineering related initiatives.

Location:

Bellevue, WA or San Francisco, CA (hybrid). Salary range: $123,600 – $187,000 USD. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off.

Scopely is a global mobile‑first game company that creates award‑winning experiences such as Monopoly GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, and Stumble Guys. In 2023 Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

Scopely is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.