General Manager

1 Day ago • All levels

About the job

The General Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of Stardock's studio, ensuring that projects are on track and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. This role involves coordinating between the different studio heads, managing resource allocation, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the gaming industry and excellent leadership skills. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage the overall operations of Stardock, ensuring alignment with company-wide strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with studio heads to guarantee that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Oversee resource allocation, including staffing, budgeting, and facilitating cross-studio collaboration.
  • Implement and maintain operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity across studios.
  • Act as a liaison between the executive team and studio heads, ensuring clear communication and strategic execution.


Education and/or Experience Desired:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
  • Extensive experience in operations management within the gaming or entertainment industry.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and align teams with strategic goals.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Passion for video games and a deep understanding of gaming culture.

About The Company

HISTORY

Initially a developer for the OS/2 platform, Stardock was founded in 1991 and incorporated in 1993 as “Stardock Systems.” We grew to become a leader in development for Windows® customization software that lets you modify or extend your graphical user interface like Fences® , Start10™, Deskscapes™, among others. A long time lover of games, CEO Brad Wardell also devotes the company’s time to producing PC games in the 4X and RTS genre. Our most noted titles include Galactic Civilizations® (I, II, III), Sins of a Solar Empire® : Rebellion, Ashes of the Singularity™: Escalation, Sorcerer King™, and more.

Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Stardock employees people worldwide and continues to specialize in consumer software development and publishing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit www.stardock.com and follow @Stardock

Michigan, United States (On-Site)

Michigan, United States (On-Site)

Michigan, United States (On-Site)

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