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 Partnerships / Studios to join the Light & Wonder Spark Team. As a senior member, this position entails managing the strategic relationships and day-to-day operations with all the Studios within the Light & Wonder Spark 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, enbaling 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 Light & Wonder Spark 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 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 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) 

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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