Head of New Game (Puzzles) (Open expat)

Overview

Our New game divisions mission is to create new hit hybrid casual music games that make interacting with music fun and a part of everyone&aposs daily life.

AsHead of the New GameDivision Puzzle Music Games, you will be the key driver in leading the ideation, development, and go-to-market of our next-generation music puzzle games. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping division goals, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and ensuring game concepts meet market and company success benchmarks. You will collaborate cross-functionally and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to bring engaging music game experiences to millions of users worldwide.

+ You will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Experience

7+ years

Work type

On site

Work Location

Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam

Salary

(Open to discuss)

Negotiable

Description

Division & Game Strategy:

+ Define the division&aposs strategy, which should consider the market, company strategy, and team capabilities in depth.

+ Identify the needed capabilities and resources.

+ Create different key scenarios for the plan

+ Break down the division strategy to the game level

Team Leadership:

+ Recruit, Lead, mentor, and develop the game development team

+ Promote and uphold Amanotes&apos culture in the team as well as other principles of the division

Game Project Management:

+ Oversee and support the team in bringing projects from concept to release to ensure alignment with strategy and effective use of resources and budget.

+ Depending on the types of projects, the team you manage would be a combination of in-house production teams, outsourcing, and publishing studios.

+ The scope of these projects mainly covers new ideas to prove product-market fit. However, some cases also cover scaling and maintaining the games.

Performance management:

+ Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the game development team, projects, and the division.

Cross-team collaboration:

+ Working with other function departments and reviewing/defining the collaboration model that can fit well with the Divisions strategy and capabilities

+ Executing and continuously improving the collaboration model

+ Communicate with stakeholders, including other departments and external partners

Company strategy contributor:

+ Co-creating company strategy

+ Being the sounding board for each other to raise each others bar

Company Culture contributor:

+ Co-create, demonstrate, promote, and protect company culture

Job Requirements

+Industry Expert:7+ yearsin mobile game development, especially in casual or hybrid casual titles.

+Proven Leader:5+ yearsin game production leadership roles; known for building high-performing teams and leading with clarity, empathy, and vision.

+Strategic Thinker: Can go from high-level division planning to getting into the details of product iterations.

+Product-Market Fit Navigator: Comfortable with rapid prototyping and experimentation; knows how to test, pivot, and scale.

+Data-Driven Creator: Balances user insights and performance metrics with creative design thinking.

+Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced growth.

+Great Communicator: Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

+Passionate about Music & Games: You have an authentic excitement for creating meaningful music-based experiences.

Interview Process

TA interview (optional)

-> Head of People

-> A mini case study to prepare at least 3 days before next interview

-> Interview with CEO & Head of New Games

-> Stakeholder meeting: with Management

-> Ref check