Strategic Initiatives Manager

hace 1 semana


Barcelona, Barcelona, España King A tiempo completo

Craft:

Data, Analytics & Strategy

  • Are you ready to take on a sweet entrepreneurial challenge at one of the most playful game companies in the world?_

About our company


Our games, played by hundreds of millions worldwide, are not just games - they're global phenomena, renowned for their engaging gameplay and unique appeal.

We're not just making games, we're making memories, and we want you to be a part of them.

About the opportunity
We're seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to join our dynamic Strategic Initiatives team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a successful and highly valued team that works closely with King's Executive Leadership.

This isn't your typical desk job - you'll be at the heart of the action, working to identify and deliver on the biggest opportunities that can truly move the needle for our company.


Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, you will take the lead in managing ongoing and emergent ventures within alternative payments and gift cards.

As we explore new verticals, you will have the opportunity to tackle other challenges that align with your skills and interests.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead business development in alternative payments & new ventures.
  • Assemble and coordinate emergent teams for new ventures.
  • Represent and drive King's interest with 3rd party partners & providers.

Required Skills:

  • Love for exciting new ventures over predictable "business as usual".
  • Questions the status quo to find novel opportunities.
  • Passion for exciting new ventures and strategic thinking.
  • Strong commercial drive and analytical skills.
  • Excellent team management and communication skills.

Relevant Experience:


Experience in entrepreneurship, gaming, business development, strategy consulting, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Project management, corporate governance would be an advantage.


About King
King is the game developer behind the world
- famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch and Pet Rescue. Candy Crush is the top
- grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last two years, and King's games are being played by 245 million monthly active users as of Q King, which is part of the Activision Blizzard group since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in San Francisco, New York, and Malta.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes
Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace great.

We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life.

Truth is, we simply cannot expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people.

A great saga needs all sorts of heroes.

Making the World Playful
Making the World Playful is what inspires us to create new experiences and raise the bar. It's what makes King a place where we can all dream bigger, continue to add innovation to our games, broadening the portfolio and exploring new territories in mid
- core and casual. We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through our curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other and love for our players - and we're not afraid to have fun along the way. In fact, together with our parent company Activision Blizzard and experts around the world, we believe having fun is good for you. There has never been a better time to join us. We're dreaming bigger and see a world of possibilities ahead. If you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful

Applications need to be in English.

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