Head of Partnerships / Studios

iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Partners hips / Studios to join the Light & Wonder Spark Team . As a senior member, this position entails managing the strategic relationship s and day-to-day operations with all the Studios with in the Light & Wonder Spark network . The role will include close engagement with various internal teams too .

Responsibilities of the Head of Stu dios :

• Conduct monthly reviews with the studios to discuss games performance, pinpoint areas of improvement and explore potential business development opportunities

• Develop performance scorecards with key KPIs for each studio , enbaling data driven decisions and effectiv e prioritisation

• Refine and implement the framework to onboard and manage the studios , with the aim to refining operational practice and streamlining efficiencies

• O versee the o nboard ing process for new Studios

• Collaborat e with the Light & Wonder Spark Project Managers and Studios to p lan and m anage the Studios deliverables for all the games

• Identify , manage risks and escalate issues, where appropriate

• Establish clear expectations and ensure accountability amongst team members

• Regularly update studios on games delivery progress and effectively communicate any issues or risks

• Proactive provision of continuous improvement by investigating ways to enhance the quality of processes and tool s.

• Facilitate forums for enhancing game delivery with the Studios and ensure that the resulting outcomes are actionable with agreed ownership

• Stay informed about regulat ory and product requirements , and clearly communicat ing their impact on e ach studio

• Attend and represent Light & Wonder Spark at Industry events . Assist in coordinating Light & Wonder Spark Partner events

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in managing partnerships and B2B account management concepts

• Excellent stakeholder man agement skills

• Impeccable organisation and communication skills, able to describe technical concepts to nontechnical people

• Fast working, accurate and professional

• Great at working with others, proactive with ideas and solutions

• Commercially astute, approaches problems and opportunities from the perspective of the Casino Strategy

• Worked within a regulated online environment a s certification and regulation is baked deeply in our process.

• Knowledge of the gambling industry (specifically Casino)

Additional Information

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.

• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis and the possibility to switch teams and projects as you and our business continues to develop and grow.

• Exciting projects with opportunities for creating positive change to our game engineering ecosystem.

And if that is not enough; you will get to enjoy a  stunning work location  and  flexible working  whilst we provide you with the  guidance  and  development skills  you need to progress quickly and  enhance your career .

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