Strategic Operations Lead

What You Can Expect To Work On Strategic Operations Leadership: Lead the strategic planning and execution of all operational aspects of game publishing. Align resources, objectives, and teams to maximize operational efficiency and ensure smooth execution from pre-launch to live operations. Marketing & User Acquisition (UA): Oversee the development and execution of performance marketing and UA strategies, leveraging data and insights to optimize campaign effectiveness and improve player retention and game installs. Growth Strategy Execution: Define and drive growth strategies that scale game titles globally. Focus on increasing player lifetime value (LTV), improving monetization, and expanding the player base through cross-functional collaboration. Publishing Operations: Take ownership of the game publishing lifecycle, ensuring that all aspects— from product launch to post-launch updates and live operations—are managed effectively, with a focus on maintaining player engagement and content relevancy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly across product, creative, marketing, and development teams to ensure alignment on key projects, marketing initiatives, and the continuous delivery of engaging game experiences. Community Engagement & Retention Strategy: Develop and implement strategies that foster strong, loyal communities around our games, utilizing social media, influencer partnerships, in-game events, and other engagement tactics. Data-Driven Performance Management: Monitor key game and marketing metrics (e.g., DAU, MAU, ARPU) and provide actionable insights that drive the optimization of operational strategies and improve overall game performance. Market & Competitive Research: Stay informed on industry trends, market opportunities, and competitor activity to ensure our operational strategies remain at the forefront of the gaming sector. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in a senior operational, marketing, or user acquisition role within the gaming industry. Strong expertise in digital marketing, user acquisition, and growth strategy, especially in the mobile games sector. In-depth knowledge of game lifecycle management, from pre-launch planning to live-ops execution. A strong background in data-driven decision-making, with the ability to analyze player behavior and performance metrics (e.g., retention, monetization) to continuously refine operational strategies. Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across multiple departments to drive successful game publishing and growth. Familiarity with the operational complexities of launching and scaling games, including localization, community management, and post-launch content planning. Excellent communication, project management, and presentation skills, with the ability to drive collaboration and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.