General Manager
Austin, TX 
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About the Role

We are looking for a GM which will be responsible for the game. This includes overseeing all aspects of the business such as product, development, resources, and communication. You'll be a part of the game management team, establishing the product vision, strategy and culture. You will also lead, mentor and manage a group of talented leaders, responsible for their development and growth.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide a clear and transparent vision of the Product and owns the Product Roadmap.
  • Makes final call on decisions in regards to release scope, bug fixes, and features direction.
  • Accountable for Game Identity, Strategy, and Execution
  • Works with Executives to ensure there is buy off from key external stakeholders on the direction of the Product
  • Ensures the Product has the best talent at the leads or director level. Works with Organizational Department heads to assist in performance reviews of those departments.
  • Maintains and works to create a positive culture that is in line with SciPlay values
  • Defines project organizational structure (team splits, resource allocation)
  • Maintains the Project P&L and work towards growth goals that supports the companies overarching goals
  • Advocates consistently the need for innovation and team-wide positive change
  • Mentor and lead people

What are we looking for:

  • Experience as a Game Director/ Studio Manager/ Studio Leader or in an equivalent roles
  • Proven record of managing large scale teams
  • Experience in Casual Gaming, High DAU type game
  • A Product or Production background or similar (Tech/Marketing/etc)
  • Understanding of Data and statistical modeling
  • Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
  • Capable of owning a P&L

Qualifications

We are SciPlay! We make games!

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally, and we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take pride in our ability to stay ahead of the game! We are the brainiacs behind-the-scenes;innovating, dreaming, and navigating the social gaming world. Together, if we stay passionate and ambitious with our goals, no one can stop us from becoming the #1 social and casual gaming company.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

*Competitive salaries

*Annual bonuses, matching 401k

*Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

*Fun environment:Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks.Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.

*Food!Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week

*Summer Hours

*Paid Family Leave

*Paid Volunteer Time

*Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games! Learn more atwww.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click hereEEOC Poster.

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

 

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As soon as possible
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