General Manager, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem

Description

• Build Scopely's first "AI First Team" to lead the industry in innovation and efficiency.
• Successfully complete the transition of the game’s operations and development from external developer, while capitalizing on the game’s large organic downloads to grow the business.
• Lead the team and product development to establish Looney Tunes World of Mayhem as the "trojan horse of RPGs," blending accessible gameplay with deep strategic elements. This will involve re-imagining the game’s onboarding, and slate of events and minigames.

• P&L Ownership:
• Take full accountability for the game’s performance, including strategic decisions on product direction, staffing, resource allocation, and overall profitability.
• Strategic Vision & Execution:
• Define and drive the long-term strategy for Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, from core features to live operations, ensuring the game meets KPI targets, stays on budget, and aligns with business goals.
• Lead the successful transition of the game to an internal development team, ensuring continuity and quality during the handover.
• AI-First Development:
• Champion the integration of AI technologies into the development process to innovate, streamline, and enhance game production.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
• Build and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Partner closely with central teams (including Scopely’s global Core AI team based in Bangalore) to leverage insights, market feedback, and advanced technologies to deliver a world-class gaming experience.
• Player Focus:
• See the game through the eyes of the player, ensuring the team delivers an engaging, high-quality experience that resonates with the audience.
• Problem Solving:
• Remove roadblocks and provide solutions to logistical challenges, team alignment issues, or shifts in game requirements driven by live data or strategic priorities.

• Product Expertise:
• 10+ years of experience managing significant P&Ls and leading teams in the mid-core free-to-play gaming space.
• Proven track record of overseeing and launching successful F2P games.
• Innovation & AI:
• Keen interest in and proven success with adopting new technologies, particularly generative AI, to drive game innovation and efficiency.
• Leadership:
• Ability to build, inspire, and lead high-performing teams in a distributed environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a balance of confidence and a willingness to listen and partner.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset:
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• A builder and innovator who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work necessary to drive success.
• Transformational Leadership and Strategic Drive:
• Demonstrates a relentless drive and passion to take on challenging situations, with the vision and determination to elevate a struggling enterprise into a thriving success.