General Manager

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Summary: This is a hands-on leadership role owning Arkadium's consumer games business end-to-end as a true General Manager, with full P&L accountability. Highlights: 1. Owns Arkadium's consumer games business end-to-end as a General Manager 2. Full P&L accountability, reporting to the CEO 3. Shapes the future of a beloved brand at an inflection point **About Arkadium** At Arkadium, our purpose is simple\- to have fun while creating fun. For 25 years, we’ve been behind some of the world’s most\-played games, from the classic Solitaire that came with Windows to hundreds of web and mobile games enjoyed by millions of players around the globe. As a proud Evergreen business, our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy, and Living Full Lives guide how we build products, lead teams, and grow sustainably. We are founder\-led, privately held, and consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, in other words, we’re not your typical games company. Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you! **The Opportunity** Own Arkadium's consumer games business end\-to\-end as a true General Manager. You'll have full P\&L accountability, report to the CEO, and lead the strategy across portfolio development, platform expansion, and growth—both organic and inorganic. This is a hands\-on leadership role. You'll work alongside a capable team and set the bar for what excellence looks like across game development, distribution, monetization, and outstanding execution. **What You'll Own** * **P\&L \& Commercial Strategy**: Full ownership of consumer games revenue (ads, subscriptions, mtx, and distribution partnerships) * **Portfolio \& Game Development**: Define what we build, license, and retire\-across first\-party, second\-party, and third\-party titles * **Platform \& Product**: Drive the arkadium.com product roadmap, engagement features, retention mechanics, monetization, and UX * **New Platforms**: Lead our expansion into new and emerging distribution channels (i.e. mobile apps, Instant Games, Reddit, etc.) * **Inorganic Growth**: Shape our M\&A strategy\-studio partnerships, IP deals, catalog acquisitions * **Team Development**: Lead director\-level talent across Games, Platform, Creative, and Analytics **Requirements** **What We’re Looking For** * + VP/GM/Head of Studio experience with direct P\&L ownership in consumer games + Proven track record shipping quality games that retain players and drive revenue (casual/mid\-core preferred) + Experience owning or overseeing a consumer\-facing web platform or gaming website + Deep expertise in ad\-monetized models and player\-first product decisions + Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across design, product, creative, and analytics + Strong conviction about what makes games worth playing **Preferred** * Web casual game experience, especially with 35\+ audiences * Platform expansion experience (mobile, social platforms, new distribution) * Comfort building for players who value craft and quality over trends **Why This Role Matters** You'll shape the future of a beloved brand at an inflection point\-where strategic discipline meets real growth opportunity. If you're energized by P\&L ownership, platform\-level thinking, and building teams that ship great games, let's talk. **Benefits** **Why You’ll Love Working at Arkadium** **We offer:** * + Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check\-ins + Health insurance + Additional budget for conferences you are interested in + Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!) + Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays + A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun + Summer Fridays: Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun! **Work Location \& Hybrid Model (Portugal)** * In Portugal, we operate under a hybrid work model that blends remote and in\-office work. Employees may work from home or from the office depending on team and individual needs, ensuring both flexibility and strong collaboration. * If you reside in the Lisbon metropolitan area: you will be expected to work onsite one to three times per week. If you are based outside of Lisbon: a different onsite cadence will apply.