Lead/Associate Director - IN Platform Business

[ WHO WE ARE ] 

Based out of South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is committed to discovering and globally publishing games that deliver a uniquely fun experience with global production studios known for distinctive creatives.Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of PUBG STUDIOS, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, Striking Distance Studios, Dreamotion, Unknown Worlds, 5minlab, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio and ReLU Games, each trying to innovate the enjoyment of games through continuously embracing challenges and new technologies, expanding our platforms and services to win the hearts of more fans. 

KRAFTON India has established itself as a trailblazer in the gaming industry, driven by its unwavering commitment to delivering distinctive and enjoyable gaming experiences. At the heart of KRAFTON India's success lies a deep understanding of the Indian gaming community. 

The company takes immense pride in its premier entertainment properties that include highly popular titles like BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), Road To Valor: Empires, Defense Derby, New State Mobile. These games have not only captured the hearts of Indian players but have also played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving e-sports ecosystem in the country. 

With a focus on India, KRAFTON is dedicated to nurturing the gaming and start-up ecosystem. In line with this commitment, KRAFTON initiated the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) in October 2023. KIGI aims to support 6-10 teams annually with program durations ranging from six months to one year. Additionally, KRAFTON India has invested over $150 million in the Indian market in the past two years and has committed an additional $150 million to the Indian start-up ecosystem over the next three years. 

[About the Role]

Krafton India is building a set of high-growth consumer gaming platform. As Business Team Leader you will run a talented cross-functional unit that turns these products into a profitable, partner-rich ecosystem. You’ll own P&L, strategy, budgets, and talent across Product, Business Development, Marketing, and Live Service operations. 

[Responsibilities]

1. Strategic Planning & P&L

• Define annual and multi-year OKRs, revenue targets, and investment cases.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L reviews.
• Present quarterly business reviews to key stakeholders

1. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Manage and mentor four function leads (Product, BD, Marketing, Live-Ops)
• Own roadmap and resolve resource conflicts and blockers.
• Ensure roadmaps and launch calendars remain in lock-step

1. B2B Growth & Partner Success

• Oversee game-studio, KOL, and brand-sponsor pipelines; approve deal structures.
• Champion government-relations initiatives and industry-body engagement.
• Steer Partner strategy 

1. Operational Excellence & Risk

• Own incident-escalation chain, compliance audits
• Track KPI dashboards; course-correct via live-ops or marketing levers.
• Institute process SOPs and post-mortem culture.

1. Talent & Culture

• Hire, coach, and retain a high-performing business team
• Run performance cycles, succession planning, and skills development.
• Foster a collaborative user-first mindset.

[Requirements]

• 10+ years in gaming, digital platforms, or consumer tech—mix of product-led growth and commercial ownership.
• Proven P&L manager with track record scaling cross-functional orgs.
• Deep understanding of India’s gaming & creator ecosystem—studios, KOLs, brands, telcos, regulators.
• Executive-level communication; comfortable presenting to C-suite, investors, and government bodies.
• Data-driven decision maker; adept with Looker, Salesforce, and financial modelling.
• Passion for gaming culture and live-service products.

 [Preferred Qualifications]

• Experience working with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Degree in business administration
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.