Strategic Partnership Manager

Join us at Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK), where we're driven by the belief life needs play. We’re on a mission to deliver infinite ways to play using cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning to craft immersive experiences that connect, inspire and entertain millions of players worldwide.

From our start as a small mobile games company founded in Israel to our current position as a publicly traded company and industry leader, we continue to be a dominant force in interactive entertainment. With a diverse portfolio of award-winning, category-leading Casual and Social Casino-themed games, including nine of the top 100 highest-grossing mobile games in the US, we're setting the standard for excellence.

Our success story is co-authored by a dynamic team of storytellers, strategists, creators and data scientists who thrive on innovation. We are home of the best, advancing an inclusive culture that embraces our core values and reflects our agile DNA.

With a strong financial foundation, disciplined operations, unwavering player-focused approach and relentless can-do spirit, we're well-positioned for sustained growth. If you're ready to join the driving force behind the evolution of interactive entertainment, we invite you to come play with us.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Partnership Manager, a key position within the Growth Ventures vertical at Playtika, blends business development and analytics to drive our craft forward. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong analytical aptitude to measure the impact of all our initiatives. The Strategic Partnership Manager will work closely with game teams, legal, and data analytics departments, rather than marketing, to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

This role involves identifying and nurturing partnerships with platform providers, technology partners, and marketing collaborators to drive business growth. Additionally, the manager will handle ongoing collaborations, resolve technical issues, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance platform strategies. The manager will also oversee the execution of partnership projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and capitalize on new market opportunities.

• Relationship Management:
• Identify and evaluate potential partners, including platform providers, technology partners, marketing collaborators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with partners to ensure ongoing collaboration and support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing any issues or concerns and facilitating effective communication.
• Organize regular meetings, reviews, and updates to keep partners engaged and aligned with company goals.
• Ongoing Maintenance & Collaboration:
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage requests from finance, legal, compliance, and technical teams for any platform requests or notifications.
• Resolve technical issues promptly.
• Identify opportunities for co-marketing, co-development, and other collaborative efforts to enhance the value of partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform partnership strategies and stay ahead of the market.
• Project Management:
• Oversee the execution of partnership initiatives, ensuring they meet business objectives, and are delivered on time and with high quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and studios to implement partnership projects, from initial planning to final execution.
• Track and report on the progress and impact of partnership projects, using metrics and KPIs to measure success.
• Collaborate closely with studio management to align projects with their roadmap plans, identifying and addressing their specific needs to effectively bring their visions to the platform
• Data Analysis:
• Conduct quarterly business reviews on game performance and market trends.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform platform strategies.
• Collaborate with studio BA and Cross Analytics teams to measure success metrics.
• Opportunity Identification:
• Identify opportunities for featuring games in app stores.
• Maximize platform benefits to enhance visibility and revenue.
• Stay updated on platform changes and opportunities, new markets, and platforms for potential expansion.
  

• Mobile gaming and Platforms management Knowledge: Experience with gaming platforms like Apple, Google, Steam, and Amazon.
• Strong Analytical and Data Interpretation Skills.
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders (e.g. Marketing, Performance, Game Devs) and all levels of management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with partners, and align platform initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Excellent planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and updates to partners and internal teams.
• Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutions to address challenges in partnership initiatives.
• Passion for games and commitment to nurturing best-in-class relationships with our platform partners.
• Ability to drive decision-making based on data analysis.