Manager - GM's Office

Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide. Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games. By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win. We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.

Life @ Skillz

• Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes coverage for medical expenses for both you and your entire family. Additionally, take advantage of tax benefit options (PF & NPS), expense reimbursement, and more.
• Perks: We believe in enhancing your work experience. We offer competitive paid time off (PL & sick/casual) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.

Why Skillz?

• Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition: Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC). Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.
• Impact Beyond Gaming: Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more. By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.
• Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more.
• Talent Magnet: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.

The Future of Gaming Awaits!

The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide. Mobile gaming, in particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300 billion by 2025. At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future.

Job Description:

As the Manager - GM's Office, you will play a key role in supporting senior leadership, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring that strategic priorities are effectively executed across the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's operational excellence, streamline processes, and provide crucial decision support to the General Manager (GM). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to enhance communication, optimize workflows, and achieve business objectives. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the GM, to assess and prioritize high-impact activities that align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Identify inefficiencies across organizational workflows and implement solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
• Act as a liaison to the GM, crafting clear, concise, and impactful communications for both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure effective messaging and decision-making support.
• Provide well-researched, data-driven recommendations to assist the GM in making informed strategic decisions. Prepare reports and presentations that summarize key findings and recommendations.
• Lead and support collaboration across teams without formal authority, ensuring that all departments work together seamlessly to meet business goals.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving improvements in project management and delivery. Monitor project timelines and key deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Manage the operational calendar and oversee multiple projects, ensuring that deadlines are met and workflows are optimized.

What we are looking for:

• 8-12 years of experience in strategic, operational, and executive support roles, with a proven ability to manage priorities, initiatives, and cross-functional communications.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements that result in reduced costs, increased efficiency, and better workflow management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear and actionable messages for senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Proven experience working in high-pressure situations that require discretion, confidentiality, and rapid problem-solving.
• Hands-on experience in managing operations, projects, and workflows with a focus on achieving measurable business outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience supporting decision-making through data insights, research, and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams without formal authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Familiarity with project management tools and operational software is a plus.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic goals with short-term operational needs, with a focus on delivering measurable results.

Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. Join our team and be part of the journey. We look forward to having you on board!