General Manager (GM), Games

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Game Production • $500,000 PA - $1,300,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks an experienced General Manager (GM) to oversee its flagship game franchises. This high-impact role reports directly to the President of Games and involves driving the business success of top-tier franchises (internal and external publishing). Responsibilities include strategic leadership, game development and management, resource allocation, leadership and team development, and financial performance management. The GM will collaborate with various departments within Netflix and external partners to ensure exceptional quality and long-term growth in a competitive market. The role requires deep understanding of game development, strong leadership, and strategic thinking.
Must have:
  • Over 10 years senior leadership in game development
  • Large-scale project management experience
  • Global team management expertise
  • Strong P&L management
  • Experience with M&A in gaming
  • Deep understanding of game development processes
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • MBA
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits (Health Plans, Mental Health support, 401k, Stock Options, Disability Programs, FSA, Family-forming benefits, Life Insurance)
  • Paid time off (35 days annually for hourly, flexible time off for salaried)
  • Salary structure with stock option choice

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager (GM) to join our dynamic leadership team and oversee the business and development of our flagship game franchises. This is a high-impact role where you will report directly to the President of Games and play a key part in shaping the future of our premium game portfolio. You will be responsible for driving the business success of top-tier franchises (both internal and 2nd/3rd party publishing) that resonate with our members, ensuring exceptional quality, and forging long-term strategic growth in an increasingly competitive market.

This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of large-scale game development who can drive specialization and world-class quality across their remit, coupled with a strategic focus on long-term growth and innovation in partnership with the Games leadership team. The GM will oversee senior leaders and game studios, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and key objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with the Games leadership team to design and implement comprehensive roadmaps for assigned game genres, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision and goals.

  • Lead the business unit to elevate the specialization and game quality, setting new industry standards.

  • Analyze emerging industry trends, competitor strategies, and technological advancements while partnering with the leadership team to inform strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge.

  • Develop and execute long-term strategic plans that drive growth, innovation, and market leadership for the assigned game genres.

Game Development and Management 

  • Provide leadership and oversight to multiple game studios, ensuring timely delivery, scope management, and the highest quality in game development.

  • Responsible for meeting the creative quality of the games within the GM organization and is accountable for each milestone/gate for game development and its performance in accordance with the strategic portfolio framework set by the Games leadership team.

  • Serve as an external face of the organization to the industry forging long-term partnerships with external developers and sourcing the right games to achieve strategy.   

  • Establish and uphold rigorous quality assurance processes at every stage of game development & publishing, cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Strategically allocate resources—including talent, technology, and budget—within your portfolio to maximize impact, in close partnership with the Games leadership team. 

Leadership and Development

  • Inspire, mentor, and develop senior leaders and their teams, fostering a high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

  • Identify, attract, and retain top talent within the organization, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • Collaborate effectively with other departments within games organization (such as game operations, product management, portfolio production, etc) as well Netflix cross functional partners (such as marketing, consumer insights, etc)  to create synergies and ensure cohesive and effective execution of game development strategies.

Financial and Performance Management

  • Develop and manage budgets for assigned game genres, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with strategic objectives.

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of game development initiatives and inform future strategies.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with game development projects, ensuring proactive problem-solving and contingency planning.

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of senior leadership experience in the game development industry, with a demonstrated ability to successfully guide large-scale, high-profile projects from concept to launch.

  • Proven expertise in managing globally distributed teams and complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

  • Strong P&L management experience, with a focus on aligning financial decisions with long-term strategic goals.

  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions, integration, and divestitures within the gaming space.

  • Comprehensive understanding of game development processes, from concept to release.

  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of motivating and guiding large, diverse teams.

  • A strategic thinker with the ability to balance visionary goals with day-to-day operational realities.

  • Deep industry knowledge, including emerging trends, market shifts, and evolving technologies.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for creative innovation.

  • Proven success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to execute complex initiatives.

  • MBA a plus 

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $500,000-$1.3M.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits .

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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