Director Studio Operations WOTC

Step Into the Multiverse: Your Next Adventure Starts Here 
At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure.  

As the Studio Director for our Montreal Co-Development Team, you will lead and manage an internal creative studio supporting multiple video game studios within our organization. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative culture, building great partnerships with other studios and achieving operational excellence across various game development projects. This role requires a dynamic, strategic, and innovative leader who can build and guide teams, manage resources effectively, and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a clear strategic vision for the Co-Development Studio aligned with overall organizational goals.
• Drive effective cross-studio collaboration, ensuring alignment on project timelines, resource allocation, and build an outstanding studio from the ground up.
• Oversee daily operations, budgeting, resource allocation, and project scheduling.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Continually optimize internal processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high performing studio leadership group.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and encourage professional growth.
• Set the culture for the studio and build a great working environment for all.
• Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating studio capabilities, progress, and challenges.
• Act as a liaison between the Co-Development team and supported video game studios, facilitating productive dialogue and cooperation.
• Manage the studio’s profit and loss (P&L), ensuring fiscal responsibility, profitability, and growth.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to accurately forecast, budget, and report financial performance.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the video game industry with at least 10years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in studio/functional team management, team leadership, and budgeting.
• Exceptional strategic, operational, and financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of video game development processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering innovative and collaborative cultures.
• Inspirational leader with strong strategic vision
• Collaborative, approachable, and a trusted mentor
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and able to navigate change and uncertainty effectively.