Platform Partnerships Manager

About the department
The Business Development department is responsible for identifying growth opportunities for the company and plays a pivotal role in executing the company’s strategy Growth can come organically to support our existing games (regional expansion, platform expansion, IP collaboration, and more) and non-organically by finding growth opportunities such as M&A publishing opportunities or any other external partnerships that can support the business. The department monitors industry benchmarks, tracks trends, and provides insights to executive management. It builds and maintains platforms partnerships with all platforms for our internal studios and supports them with BD growth initiatives and projects The platform partnerships manager is the key focal point for collaborating with existing distribution platforms and scouting new opportunities. They will be working with all internal studios and HQ units on platform-related initiatives. The platform partnerships manager should aim to maximize the level of support, promotions, and exposure our games get from the Platforms and storefronts. The Platform partnerships manager must understand and continuously track the platform landscape, evaluate new opportunities, present them to management and internal stakeholders, and lead successful smooth integrations.
Responsibilities
Manage Relationships Be part of an elite team overseeing the business and technical relations with mobile, PC, and emerging platforms and distribution services (such as the AppleApp Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Steam and others), ensuring Plarium's games are well-positioned and supported across app stores and distribution platforms.
Promotion Strategy: Collaborate with marketing and product teams to secure promotional opportunities, such as featuring, special campaigns, and strategic launches for new and existing games.
Explore New business opportunities: Lead initiatives that leverage platform technologies and tools, such as discovery opportunities, new monetization channels, and regional expansion. You’ll evaluate these opportunities and manage their execution from start to finish.
Support internal studios and games: Support our studios throughout their lifecycle: from conception, through global Go-To-Market, and for as long as the games remain in live service.
Ensure Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all games meet platform requirements, follow best practices, and stay up to date with changing platform policies, guidelines, and technical standards.
Performance Monitoring: Track game performance on platforms, providing feedback to internal teams on potential optimizations for discoverability, ranking, and user acquisition.
Partnership Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms for promotions, exclusive deals, and co-marketing initiatives with platform partners.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (marketing, product, development) to align platform strategies with game launches, updates, and promotional events.
Market Intelligence: Stay informed and proactively update key stakeholders and management about industry trends, platform updates, and competitive landscape
What we expect
Experience and knowledge in the gaming industry – a must
3+ years of experience from a gaming company or other company in this field – must
Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills, backed by relevant academic background (at least BA or equivalent)
A thorough understanding of the mobile and PC gaming ecosystem - (experience with other platforms is a plus).
Ability to work within a complex organization structure while managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Excellent and deep knowledge of Excel – must
Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data sets, extracting insights and recommended actions (experience with industry standard tools for business insights is a plus).
Proven capabilities in office tools, and specifically a thorough understanding of spreadsheets, and generating high-impact presentations
Outstanding interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written English language communication.
Ability to travel multiple times a year to industry events and meetings
What we offer

Step into our beautiful offices, where comfort meets inspiration. Enjoy working in a space designed for your well-being, with ergonomic chairs and desks that support your health. Take advantage of our on-site gym, unwind in the yoga room, or relax in the music room whenever you need a break. Start your mornings with a 5 star breakfast, and keep your energy up throughout the day with freshly made coffee, shakes, and afternoon salads from our in-house barista.
Your health is our priority, which is why we offer full health insurance coverage. We’re also dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering learning and training programs to help you stay ahead.
Beyond work, our vibrant culture includes happy hours, team events, and plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues. Join us and experience a workplace where your well-being and enjoyment come first.