Head of Business Development (Gaming)

Location: Helsinki Metropolitan Area; hybrid setup with two to three days at the office per week

Company

hirify.global is a gaming company known for the Angry Birds intellectual property and part of the SEGA family.

What you will do

• Shape partnership strategies across Apple Arcade, Amazon Game Night, Netflix, Epic, Meta, Roblox, console, and PC platforms.
• Secure Angry Birds IP licensing partnerships and expand the games portfolio through collaborations with other gaming intellectual properties.
• Source and negotiate commercial deals in growth markets, including China.
• Track market trends and provide insights for long-term growth planning.
• Prioritize the deal pipeline with Rovio leadership and SEGA colleagues.
• Lead and mentor a team, including one direct report and project teams staffed by SEGA.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in business development, partnerships, or licensing within gaming, entertainment, or technology.
• Proven ability to close high-value agreements through trust-building and strong negotiation.
• Experience generating leads, managing complex projects, and maintaining a structured deal pipeline.
• Strategic, outcome-focused, and resilient approach with strong people leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of the iOS and Android marketplaces and passion for mobile gaming.
• Fluent English with clear communication across cultures and time zones.

Nice to have

• Established relationships with platform owners and major IP licensors.
• Experience with PC, console, or cross-platform co-development deals.
• Familiarity with the SEGA or Rovio ecosystem or experience in a global, multi-region group.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with two to three office days per week.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or health conditions.
• Commitment to improving workplace and application accessibility.