General Manager, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem
Job Summary
Job Description
Scopely seeks a General Manager to lead Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, a free-to-play mobile game. This role involves overseeing the game's transition to internal development and the adoption of AI-driven methodologies. Key responsibilities include P&L ownership, strategic vision and execution, leading the transition to internal development, championing AI-first development, building and inspiring a high-performing team, close collaboration with central teams, and maintaining player focus. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in mid-core free-to-play games, proven success with AI technologies, strong leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The role requires managing the game's profitability, defining long-term strategies, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The position offers the opportunity to lead a significant transformation within a successful mobile game.
Must have:
- 10+ years F2P mid-core game experience
- Proven P&L management
- AI technology adoption expertise
- Strong leadership & team building
- Strategic vision and execution skills
- P&L accountability
8 skills required
Job Details
Description
Scopely is looking for a dynamic and visionary General Manager to lead Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, a globally acclaimed free-to-play mobile game. This key leadership role will drive the game's future, harnessing advanced AI technology and guiding a top-tier team through its transition to internal development. The position can be based in India (preferably Bangalore), one of Scopely’s EU corporate offices (Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland), or Tel Aviv, Israel. Reporting to the SVP of the MAX Division Portfolio, the General Manager will collaborate closely with global teams to shape the next chapter of the game’s success.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
Looney Tunes World of Mayhem is a successful mid-core free-to-play game that combines mid-core gameplay with the timeless charm of the evergreen, globally appealing Looney Tunes brand. The game is currently transitioning from its external developer, to internal development at Scopely. Simultaneously, it is pivoting to a Gen AI-first development model, representing a significant innovation in all facets of game production. This exciting period of transformation requires a leader who is innovative, hands-on, and capable of driving both strategy and execution.
What You Will Do
The General Manager will own and drive the game’s vision, ensuring alignment with Scopely’s strategic objectives while overseeing the transition to internal development and the adoption of AI-driven methodologies. Key focus areas will include:
- Build Scopely's first "AI First Team" to lead the industry in innovation and efficiency.
- Successfully complete the transition of the game’s operations and development from external developer, while capitalizing on the game’s large organic downloads to grow the business.
- Lead the team and product development to establish Looney Tunes World of Mayhem as the "trojan horse of RPGs," blending accessible gameplay with deep strategic elements. This will involve re-imagining the game’s onboarding, and slate of events and minigames.
Key Responsibilities:
- P&L Ownership:
- Take full accountability for the game’s performance, including strategic decisions on product direction, staffing, resource allocation, and overall profitability.
- Strategic Vision & Execution:
- Define and drive the long-term strategy for Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, from core features to live operations, ensuring the game meets KPI targets, stays on budget, and aligns with business goals.
- Lead the successful transition of the game to an internal development team, ensuring continuity and quality during the handover.
- AI-First Development:
- Champion the integration of AI technologies into the development process to innovate, streamline, and enhance game production.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Build and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
- Partner closely with central teams (including Scopely’s global Core AI team based in Bangalore) to leverage insights, market feedback, and advanced technologies to deliver a world-class gaming experience.
- Player Focus:
- See the game through the eyes of the player, ensuring the team delivers an engaging, high-quality experience that resonates with the audience.
- Problem Solving:
- Remove roadblocks and provide solutions to logistical challenges, team alignment issues, or shifts in game requirements driven by live data or strategic priorities.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with experience in mid-core free-to-play games, a proven ability to drive technological innovation, and a hands-on approach to leadership.
- Product Expertise:
- 10+ years of experience managing significant P&Ls and leading teams in the mid-core free-to-play gaming space.
- Proven track record of overseeing and launching successful F2P games.
- Innovation & AI:
- Keen interest in and proven success with adopting new technologies, particularly generative AI, to drive game innovation and efficiency.
- Leadership:
- Ability to build, inspire, and lead high-performing teams in a distributed environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a balance of confidence and a willingness to listen and partner.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset:
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable in dynamic environments.
- A builder and innovator who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work necessary to drive success.
- Transformational Leadership and Strategic Drive:
- Demonstrates a relentless drive and passion to take on challenging situations, with the vision and determination to elevate a struggling enterprise into a thriving success.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
Notice to candidates: Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.
Our official website is www.scopely.com. Please only apply to positions posted on our official website and ensure the recruiter only communicates via the official email domain.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.
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