VP Mobile Games Business, Gameshows

Job Description

VP Mobile Games Business, Gameshows

The VP Games will be the business and product owner of games based on well-known game show franchises such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. You will work with the Gameshow stakeholders on strategy and business models for Games, and provide expert recommendation, deal negotiation and management over the game portfolio. The role will involve both managing games that are already live and self-published by SPT, as well as the development and/or licensing of future games.

Working closely with developers and partners, and utilizing the best tools and based on market and individual game data, you will lead decision making to optimize both product quality and financial performance. The person in this role will need to be familiar with the best practices in F2P mobile games, have a comprehensive understanding of the key KPI to track based on genre and design, requirements for successful live operations, understand the mobile games market and have a deep familiarity with other game publishers and trends in the industry. The role will report into the EVP of Gameshows at SPT.

Key responsibilities include:
• Propose a strategy for each brand in Games, including options for development and publishing stand-alone games, co-development and licensing
• Develop materials and present plans for stakeholder buy-in and greenlight of new products
• Identify new partners to develop and operate the games
• Manage the P&Ls, game models and budget for each game
• Interface with brand stakeholders and assure all necessary approvals are obtained
• Provide oversight and guidance on KPI and Roadmap for games in live operations
• Collaborate with internal marketing and promotions to help support games through on air, digital and social media channels, and review and approve of any direct marketing spends
• Partner with creative & production teams on new game designs
• Recommend best monetization practices to developers, including use of IAP, Ads and Subscriptions
• Coordinate with the brand and developers on how in-game events, content and features can help sustain and grow game performance
• Identify weaknesses and solutions to ongoing game development and operations
• Assure all games have the necessary technical set up for analytics tracking, and that data is utilized in decision making
• Identify and track issues and risks towards the Games P&Ls, including quarterly forecasting

Requirements
• 10+ years of game industry experience, with at least 5 years in mobile games with senior leadership roles in product and/or marketing.
• Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus but not required
• Direct management of F2P business models, including a complete understanding of acquisition, retention and monetization requirements
• Prior experience supervising external developers, negotiating contracts and leading partnership discussion
• Relationships and knowledge throughout the mobile game ecosystem, including companies, trends and key people
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence across a variety of personality types and resolve conflicts with competing ideas
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, manage, motivate and inspire a diverse group of professionals and work with a high degree of autonomy
• Experience with major global game or entertainment brands preferred
*As part of our commitment to health and safety, all US non-union applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjee11-3-137-171-121-42 in your application.