Jobs · Business Development · California

Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development

Tencent · Palo Alto, CA · 3 mo ago
On-siteBusiness Development$107k–$201k/yrFull-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop overseas market expansion strategies, focusing on areas such as AI-powered gaming and gaming-driven AI technology iteration
  • Analyze the dynamics of the AI gaming market to assist management in formulating AI gaming-related strategies
  • Expand and maintain key industry contacts overseas, including game developers, publishing platforms, and AI technology companies
  • Drive high-value partnership negotiations and facilitate collaboration in technology licensing, co-development, and channel distribution
  • Provide essential overseas business strategy support to internal and cross-functional teams, including overseas resource planning, analyst-led market research, and regional/industry goal setting

About the Role

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 201 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in overseas business, strategy, or business development, with experience focused on the AI or gaming industry

Experience at the intersection of both fields is preferred

Established overseas industry network with a proven track record of successful collaborations in game publishing, AI technology partnerships, or overseas capital ventures

Proficient in overseas market analysis and business modeling, capable of conducting independent industry research, competitive benchmarking, and strategic planning

Excellent negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and project management skills

Deep understanding of AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, content generation) and the gaming industry chain (R&D, publishing, operations, community)

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $200,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level.

Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Pay

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $200,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

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