Head of Studio Operations & Content Strategy

Position Summary

The Head of Studio Operations & Content Strategy serves as a strategic advisor, organizational integrator, and operational leader for the Game Studios organization. This role blends high level strategic planning with hands on ownership of day to day studio operations, long range content strategy, and cross functional alignment. This leader functions as the connective tissue across Studios, Product, and Commercial, driving clarity, predictability, and momentum across the entire development ecosystem. They enable the studio organization to execute with discipline by ensuring strong alignment on vision, priorities, resources, and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Content Strategy

• Partner with Studio Leadership to define organizational priorities, long range goals, and content direction
• Drive content strategy processes: prioritization, resourcing, scenario planning, innovation strategy and investment evaluation
• Convert long range strategies into operational plans with clear milestones, KPIs, and cross functional alignment

Studio Operations & Organizational Excellence

• Own the day to day operational rhythm for the Studio organization, including reporting, communications, and business cadence
• Participate quarterly in annual planning cycles, ensuring alignment between Studios, Product, and Technology
• Establish operational frameworks that enhance predictability, decision-making, and visibility across all studio teams
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, communication flows, cross studio collaboration and AI advancements

Cross Functional Integration: Studios + Product + Technology

• Facilitate information flow between creative, technical, and commercial teams, proactively removing friction points and accelerating delivery
• Lead cross functional governance to ensure content decisions consider Product strategy, Studio capacity, and Technology opportunities
• Create and maintain a unified view of roadmap health, risks, and cross functional impacts
• Anticipate cross team risks, surfacing issues early and orchestrating collaborative mitigation plans

Executive Partnership & Decision Support

• Act as a strategic partner to Studio Leadership by providing insights, structured thinking, and options to support high quality, timely decisions
• Prepare strategic briefs, business cases, operational updates, and narrative documents for leadership and key stakeholders
• Represent Studio Leadership in meetings and forums as needed, ensuring clarity on decisions, actions, and follow ups
• Synthesize insights across Studios, Product, and Technology to maintain cohesive executive prioritization and planning

Leadership, Communication & Culture

• Drive clear and consistent communication of priorities, portfolio direction, and operational expectations across the studio ecosystem
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Studios, Product, Technology, Publishing, Finance, HR, and other partner functions
• Support org design, talent planning, and workforce strategy with HR and Studio Leadership
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all teams

Qualifications

• 15+ years in game development, studio operations, production leadership, product strategy, technology operations, or management consulting
• Proven experience working across creative, product, and technology organizations
• Strong understanding of game development processes, portfolio management, and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, lead cross functional initiatives, and drive organizational alignment
• Exceptional communication, narrative, and synthesis skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable in complex, fast moving environments

Pay

$125,000–$250,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. Base pay is one component of IGT's total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements