Head of Strategy, APAC

1 Month ago • 15 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Strategy, APAC will lead business planning across the APAC region, developing and executing region-specific strategies and identifying new growth opportunities. This role involves driving high-impact initiatives to strengthen the company's presence in key markets, requiring deep expertise in the gaming industry and strong analytical skills. The responsibilities include building and leading APAC-specific business strategies. The candidate should be a native speaker of an Asian language and fluent in English.
Must have:
  • 15+ years of experience in strategic planning.
  • Experience in product management or business development.
  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategy.
  • Native speaker in an Asian language, fluent in English.
Good to have:
  • Familiar with strategic management theories and tools.
  • Agile and smart approach with a focus on results.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Focus on strategic purpose and business impact.
Perks:
  • 16 days of Annual Leave (additional days based on years of service up to 20 days)
  • 5 Personal Days
  • 10 days of Sick Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Marriage Leave and Allowance
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Childbirth Leave and Allowance
  • Childcare Leave
  • Marriage of Child Leave
  • Caregiver Leave
  • Compassionate Leave and Allowance
  • Career development and education opportunities within the company
  • Mental well-being program
  • Snacks, coffee, and beverages
  • Company events
  • Long Service Awards
  • Personal Gaming Account
  • Referral program

Job Details

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced strategic leader to oversee publishing business planning across the APAC region. This role is responsible for developing and executing region-specific strategies, identifying new growth opportunities, and guiding high-impact initiatives to strengthen our presence in key markets. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the gaming industry, strong analytical skills and business acumen, and a proven track record in strategic planning and business development. 

Reports to

Head of Product Group, APAC

What will you do?

  • You will lead APAC-specific business strategy, building on the current portfolio and driving growth in key markets

  • You will develop a region-specific business strategies and drive high-impact initiatives in key APAC markets

  • You will focus on something big, important, and new for the region from the strategic perspective

What are we looking for?

  • 15+ years’ experience in strategic planning, product management, or business development within the gaming business

  • Experience developing and implementing go-to-market strategy

  • Strong sense of ownership and drive to deliver results

  • Native speaker in an Asian language to drive regional business and fluent in English

  • Business, economics, or psychology related major; MBA preferred

What additional skills will help you stand out?

  • Familiar with strategic management theories and tools

  • Agile and smart approach with a focus on results

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • “Start with why” mindset with a focus on strategic purpose and Business impact

Work mode

Onsite

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Japan include:

  • 16 days of Annual Leave (additional days based on years of service up to 20 days) 

  • Additional paid time off 

    • 5 Personal Days 

    • 10 days of Sick Leave 

    • Birthday Leave 

  • Family support 

    • Marriage Leave and Allowance 

    • Maternity Leave 

    • Paternity Leave 

    • Childbirth Leave and Allowance 

    • Childcare Leave 

    • Marriage of Child Leave 

    • Caregiver Leave 

    • Compassionate Leave and Allowance 

  • Career development and education opportunities within the company 

  • Mental well-being program  

  • Conducive work environment with perks 

    • Snacks and coffee and Beverage

    • Company events  

  • Long Service Awards   

  • Personal Gaming Account  

  • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward   

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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