Vice President, Game Development

SciPlay, is a global leader focused in providing an ever-expanding portfolio of robust iGaming and Social Casino solutions to the global gaming industry. To put it simply - we make Mobile and Facebook games that are fun to play, fun to make, and we're growing like crazy! SciPlay's reach is made possible by the expertise of our rock star teams and game makers. Want to be part of a fast-paced company that lands in the Top 1% of Social Casino games? See more details below!

Position Summary

Company Profile: (https://www.sciplay.com)

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement, and fun.
SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live, and Solitaire Daily Break with offices all over the world.

SciPlay is a wholly owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.

Position: Vice President / General Manager – India Studio (Social Casino & Shared Services)

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Vice President / General Manager to lead our India-based studio specializing in social casino slot games and shared services. This role blends strong leadership with business acumen, ensuring the successful execution of software product development and high-quality outcomes. You will work closely with US studio stakeholders, define and track KPIs, and oversee team accountability, fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Accountability: Lead and support the leadership team to ensure execution of software product development and product quality. Hold team members accountable for meeting targets and drive performance through mentorship and coaching.
• Software Product Development & Execution: Ensure alignment with the software development roadmap, making key decisions on features, scope, and releases. Drive alignment with company goals and market trends.
• Quality Oversight: While the team maintains product quality, you are ultimately accountable for ensuring the highest standards are met through effective quality assurance processes.
• Organizational Structure & Resource Allocation: Ensure the studio is resourced to achieve development goals. Work with teams to allocate resources efficiently and optimize roles and responsibilities.
• Cultural Leadership: Cultivate a high-performance culture in line with SciPlay’s values, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Define and Track KPIs: Establish and monitor KPIs for software development performance, quality, and efficiency to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Collaboration with US Stakeholders: Interface with US stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and execution of software development.
• Provide Input into the SciPlay P&L: Collaborate with financial partners to contribute insights for budget management and resource allocation in line with business objectives.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, ensuring the team enhances processes, reduces time-to-market, and innovates for better user experience.

Key Requirements:

• Business Acumen & Leadership: Strong ability to track and manage KPIs, while ensuring software product development strategies align with financial goals. Demonstrated leadership in motivating and holding teams accountable to deliver results.
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams in software product development or technology-driven environments.
• Team Mentorship & Accountability: Experience mentoring and developing leadership within a team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Software Product Development & Quality Oversight: Background in managing software product development and ensuring high-quality delivery. While you won't manage quality assurance directly, you are accountable for its outcomes.
• Operational & P&L Management: Ability to track budgets and financial performance, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with broader business goals.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to guide decisions and improve team performance, particularly in software development and business outcomes.
• Working with Global Teams: Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Fluent in English: Strong communication skills (both spoken and written) to collaborate with teams and leadership across regions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18+ years of experience in software development, including at least 10 years in leadership roles, preferably in software product development or gaming-related product management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven success leading teams responsible for software product development and ensuring high-quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of social casino or casual gaming.
• Experience working with global teams and operations in a matrixed organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Ability to define clear software development strategies and ensure team execution aligns with business goals.
• Quality-First Leadership: Oversee product quality and testing while ensuring high standards are met.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to align stakeholders and teams, and articulate product strategies.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Multitasking & Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality and timelines.
• Travel Flexibility: Occasional international travel may be required to support business objectives.

Critical Leadership Characteristics:

• Mentorship & Team Development: A strong coach and mentor who develops leaders and drives high team performance.
• Results-Driven: Focus on achieving business outcomes while ensuring team members meet performance expectations.
• Influence & Accountability: Lead teams to execute effectively while remaining accountable for product quality and strategy.
• Risk Management & Proactive Leadership: Proactively identify and address risks, ensuring that emerging issues are mitigated effectively.
• Clear, Respectful Communication: Able to communicate strategic direction and foster alignment through candid and respectful communication.

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