Senior Portfolio Manager

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

The Senior Portfolio Manager plays a critical role in shaping the company’s video game portfolio by providing strategic insights, investment recommendations, and data-driven analyses. This role ensures that the company’s portfolio aligns with market trends, optimizes investment across titles, and improves long-term business opportunities. The Senior Portfolio Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new game opportunities, determine the best development and publishing models, and drive portfolio success through proactive decision-making.

What You'll Do:

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain a real-time, comprehensive view of the game portfolio, including development status, investment levels, and market positioning.
• Track and analyze performance data across active and upcoming projects to guide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and reporting tools for executive leadership.
• Assess the financial performance and value of ongoing projects to optimize portfolio balance.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Identify new game opportunities based on market trends, competitor analysis, and consumer insights.
• Provide recommendations on which types of games should be added to the portfolio.
• Provide guidance on whether new titles should be developed internally, with external partners, or as licensed projects.
• Guide decision-making on investment allocation across projects to balance risk and opportunity.
• Evaluate potential external partnerships, including co-development, publishing, and licensing deals.
• Work closely with business development teams to assess M&A opportunities related to portfolio growth

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment analysis, game publishing, or a related field within the gaming industry.
• Proven ability to assess market trends and make data-driven investment recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple game projects at different stages of development.
• Strong financial competence, with experience managing P&L and assessing risks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting.
• Expertise in working with data visualization and portfolio management tools.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) or live service game portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of licensing agreements, publishing deals, and co-development partnerships.
• Background in game development pipelines and production methodologies.
• MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy, finance, or game publishing.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $110,900
• Pay Range End: $228,900

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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