Head of Spark Studios

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Position Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Partnerships / Studios to join the Playzido Team (a division of Light and Wonder group). As a senior member, this position entails managing the strategic relationships and day-to-day operations with all the Studios within the Playzido network. The role will include close engagement with various internal teams too. 

Responsibilities of the Head of Studios: 

• 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, enabling data driven decisions and effective prioritisation 

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

• Oversee the onboarding process for new Studios 

• Collaborate with the Playzido Project Managers and Studios to plan and manage 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 tools. 

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

• Stay informed about regulatory and product requirements, and clearly communicating their impact on each studio 

• Attend and represent Playzido at Industry events. Assist in coordinating Playzido Partner events 

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Experience in managing partnerships and B2B account management concepts 

• Excellent stakeholder management 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 as certification and regulation is baked deeply in our process. 

•  Knowledge of the gambling industry (specifically Casino) 

 Key Behaviours 

• Proactive communication: Anticipates concerns, escalates appropriately, and keeps all stakeholders informed. 

• Accountability: Takes full ownership of studio relationships and deliverables, no loose ends. 

• Structured & organized: Brings clarity and structure to chaos, ensures no studio is left unsupported or unclear. 

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

• Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!

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

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