Vice President Game Development
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SciPlay is a global leader focused in providing an everexpanding portfolio of robust iGaming and Social Casino solutions to the global gaming industry. To put it simply we make Mobile and Facebook games that are fun to play fun to make and were growing like crazy! SciPlays reach is made possible by the expertise of our rock star teams and game makers. Want to be part of a fastpaced company that lands in the Top 1 of Social Casino games See more details below!
Position Summary
Company Profile:
SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms providing highly entertaining freetoplay games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity engagement and fun.
SciPlay currently offers nine core games including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino Gold Fish Casino Slots Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots and casual games MONOPOLY Slots Bingo Showdown 88 Fortunes Slots Backgammon Live and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world.
SciPlay is a wholly owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder Inc. At Light & Wonder its all about the games! Learn more at .
Position: Vice President / General Manager India Studio (Social Casino & Shared Services)
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Vice President / General Manager to lead our Indiabased studio specializing in social casino slot games and shared services. This role blends strong leadership with business acumen ensuring the successful of software product development and highquality outcomes. You will work closely with US studio stakeholders define and track KPIs and oversee team accountability fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Accountability: Lead and support the leadership team to ensure of software product development and product quality. Hold team members accountable for meeting targets and drive performance through mentorship and coaching.
- Software Product Development & : Ensure alignment with the software development roadmap making key decisions on features scope and releases. Drive alignment with company goals and market trends.
- Quality Oversight: While the team maintains product quality you are ultimately accountable for ensuring the highest standards are met through effective quality assurance processes.
- Organizational Structure & Resource Allocation: Ensure the studio is resourced to achieve development goals. Work with teams to allocate resources efficiently and optimize roles and responsibilities.
- Cultural Leadership: Cultivate a highperformance culture in line with SciPlays values emphasizing innovation collaboration and accountability.
- Define and Track KPIs: Establish and monitor KPIs for software development performance quality and efficiency to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Collaboration with US Stakeholders: Interface with US stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and of software development.
- Provide Input into the SciPlay P&L: Collaborate with financial partners to contribute insights for budget management and resource allocation in line with business objectives.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Promote a mindset of continuous improvement ensuring the team enhances processes reduces timetomarket and innovates for better user experience.
Key Requirements:
- Business Acumen & Leadership: Strong ability to track and manage KPIs while ensuring software product development strategies align with financial goals. Demonstrated leadership in motivating and holding teams accountable to deliver results.
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading large crossfunctional teams in software product development or technologydriven environments.
- Team Mentorship & Accountability: Experience mentoring and developing leadership within a team fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Software Product Development & Quality Oversight: Background in managing software product development and ensuring highquality delivery. While you wont manage quality assurance directly you are accountable for its outcomes.
- Operational & P&L Management: Ability to track budgets and financial performance ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with broader business goals.
- DataDriven Decision Making: Use data to guide decisions and improve team performance particularly in software development and business outcomes.
- Working with Global Teams: Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams to ensure alignment and successful .
- Fluent in English: Strong communication skills (both spoken and written) to collaborate with teams and leadership across regions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of experience in software development including at least 10 years in leadership roles preferably in software product development or gamingrelated product management.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Business Management or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Proven success leading teams responsible for software product development and ensuring highquality standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of social casino or casual gaming.
- Experience working with global teams and operations in a matrixed organization.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Strategic Oversight: Ability to define clear software development strategies and ensure team aligns with business goals.
- QualityFirst Leadership: Oversee product quality and testing while ensuring high standards are met.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders and teams and articulate product strategies.
- Problem Solving & Innovation: Strong problemsolving abilities to address challenges and drive continuous improvement.
- Multitasking & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality and timelines.
- Travel Flexibility: Occasional international travel may be required to support business objectives.
Critical Leadership Characteristics:
- Mentorship & Team Development: A strong coach and mentor who develops leaders and drives high team performance.
- ResultsDriven: Focus on achieving business outcomes while ensuring team members meet performance expectations.
- Influence & Accountability: Lead teams to execute effectively while remaining accountable for product quality and strategy.
- Risk Management & Proactive Leadership: Proactively identify and address risks ensuring that emerging issues are mitigated effectively.
- Clear Respectful Communication: Able to communicate strategic direction and foster alignment through candid and respectful communication.
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