Light & Wonder, Inc.

Head of Spark Studios

Chiswick, United Kingdom Full time

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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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