Job Description
Job title: Senior Director of Flutter Studios Locations: Dublin / Malta Overview of the role: To be the leader of 3 games studios which are part of Flutter Studios. You will be a champion of Flutter Studios and support the growth of the Flutter Studios’ portfolio of online casino games by consistently developing and delivering the most successful and profitable mix of high-quality games content to our brand partners operating globally across multiple brands & markets. Working with senior Flutter Casino brand stakeholders to grow Flutter Studios’ portfolio as a category by developing and iterating an always evolving, compelling portfolio of games aligned with the brands' content strategies. Owning responsibility for commercials, negotiation and ongoing management of budgets for external game development vendors. Leading combined teams of over 150 people across several casino game studios globally. What you’ll do: Develop Flutter Studios’ game strategy and roadmap – shaping the production of games in all markets we operate, fully certified and in accordance with the regulations of each market. Lead and bring together a team of experienced Studio leads to develop an overarching content strategy and portfolio that is greater than the sum of its parts. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure that the games we build deliver the maximum value to Flutter Casino brands. Ensure Flutter Studios games are best in class in quality and innovation, aligned to the consumer preferences of each of our primary target markets, and aligned to the content strategy priorities of each Flutter casino brand globally. Identify and stay abreast of the competitive dynamics and the top features/trends of the top performing games in real money casino, but also in other verticals e.g. social gaming/skill games/lotteries etc. Manage external vendor studios including cost, terms, and commercial negotiations of game development contracts – responsible for a significantly material budget annually. Implement a robust process for tracking key performance indicators so every game concept will be evaluated objectively as to its contribution to overall portfolio performance, while providing insights for future game development. Contribute to and play a leadership role in the development and ongoing iteration of the strategic priorities and implementation plans for Flutter Studios Platform (FSP). What you’ll bring: Extensive experience in Leader of Leader (Senior Management) roles, managing casino, betting, gambling, or other relevant businesses. This should include studios or product functions. Ability to effectively manage resources to deliver a rolling roadmap of engaging games, while working directly with partners and collaborators to achieve shared goals. Demonstrable track record of driving commercial performance. Proven ability to drive product development, generate new ideas and lead innovation. Experience working with technology teams spread geographically. You will exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills with a style that can flex according to the size and seniority of the audience. Ability to build relationships and achieve consensus from leaders, peers, and audiences on a global level. You are a motivated and energized leader, who empowers and influences people to deliver results. A strategic problem solver with the ability to develop and iterate strategy, while translating strategy into practical outcomes and key results. Curious and analytical: drives self and others to pursue opportunities that will build value for the Flutter group. Results Driven: develops concrete strategies and pushes the organization to achieve tangible progress and get things done. Talent Focused: demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of talent; invests time to coach and mentor others; capable of identifying, attracting, selecting and developing diverse top talent. Quality Decision Maker: makes quality, long and short-term decisions at pace; regularly practices and encourages cross-functional problem solving and decision making. It’s ok if you don’t think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. Why choose us: Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development. Discretionary annual performance bonus 30 days paid leave Health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address) Personal life insurance and income protection The option to join our company pension scheme A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of 1,000 EUR for your new addition whilst working for us 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay Access to an onsite gym. Equal opportunities: At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences. We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at talent@flutterint.com. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self. Learn more about the works we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/ The group: Flutter Studios is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr