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# Product Owner

- **Company:** RioRise
- **Location:** Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Standard Sql, Usage Analysis, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5809583702

## About the Role

* Experience working on GTA-like, Sandbox, MMO, or Social RP projects.

 * Experience independently owning game systems, features, or product areas in GaaS projects.
 * Strong understanding of Core Gameplay, social game systems, player retention, and player motivation.
 * Ability to identify product growth opportunities through player behavior analysis, product metrics, and qualitative research.
 * Ability to independently formulate and validate product hypotheses.
 * Experience making data-driven decisions based on analytics and product metrics.
 * Experience managing a team or coordinating cross-functional specialists.
 * Ability to prioritize tasks based on their potential impact on product metrics and implementation costs.

Nice to have:

 * Experience designing and developing long-term game systems and core gameplay.
 * Experience working with SQL, BI systems, or product analytics tools.
 * Experience managing a team of game designers or product specialists.
 * Experience launching and scaling large gameplay systems in a live environment.

Why do we enjoy working here?

 * Fully remote work.

## Description

What are you working on?

 * The name of the project(s): Riorise
 * At what stage of the project(s)? Soft launch
 * Genres: Role-playing
 * Platforms: Mobile

Hi! We are creating a mobile RPG with an open world and deep social mechanics.

Our project is a living digital city where players can build careers, own property, interact with other players, earn money, and choose their own path - from law enforcement to becoming a member of a street gang.

We are looking for a Product Owner to lead the development of the Core direction of the project. This role is responsible for key game systems that directly impact player retention, engagement, and long-term progression.

The role sits at the intersection of systems game design, product management, and team leadership.
For which tasks (responsibilities)?

 * Own Core Gameplay and social gameplay systems that drive player engagement and overall player experience quality.

 * Analyze player behavior, develop hypotheses, run experiments, and evaluate their impact on key product metrics.
 * Design concepts for new mechanics, systems, and improvements to the player experience.
 * Create product briefs and support initiatives throughout the entire production cycle.
 * Coordinate the team's work and ensure features are delivered on time and with the required quality.
 * Identify and remove blockers that affect task completion and business goals.
 * Deeply understand the product by actively playing the game and analyzing the player journey across all stages of progression.
 * Conduct competitor research and analyze market best practices to identify new product opportunities.


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