China Business Manager (Mobile Gaming)

TL;DR

China Business Manager (Mobile Gaming): Act as a key bridge between the Helsinki game development team and the China Publishing Partner to align game development, marketing, and operational strategies with China’s mobile gaming market, balancing commercial success with long-term product health. Focus on integrating the voice of the Chinese market into the global product lifecycle and championing hirify.global’s vision locally.

Location: This position is based in Helsinki, Finland. To be successful, you'll be expected to travel quite regularly and often in this role. Relocation support is provided by a dedicated mobility team.

Company

hirify.global is a games company from Helsinki, Finland, known for games like Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars, focused on creating great games by putting together independent teams.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary owner for a hirify.global title's China business performance, optimizing key metrics and ensuring alignment with the game's core vision.
• Act as the main liaison between the Helsinki game team and the China Publishing Partner to ensure tight alignment on goals and roadmaps.
• Shape and implement market strategies tailored to China’s mobile gaming landscape, considering local player behavior and regulatory constraints.
• Coordinate and monitor the development of culturally adapted content, marketing campaigns, and live operations.
• Oversee China-specific publishing enhancements such as payments, pricing, community engagement, customer support, and esports.
• Ensure Chinese player feedback and sentiment are gathered, analyzed, and integrated into product and content planning processes in Helsinki.
• Drive weekly, monthly, and quarterly China business review processes, providing clear visibility on KPIs and market trends.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mobile game publishing, preferably for the China market.
• Strong understanding of Chinese mobile platforms, player behaviors, and cultural context.
• Proven ability to manage and work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize performance metrics as key performance indicators to maximize operational efficiency and business growth.
• Highly analytical and data-driven decision-maker.
• English language proficiency (B2 required).

Culture & Benefits

• Culture built on independent cells and trust, providing teams with freedom and independence to succeed.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits, structured with employee enjoyment and well-being in mind.
• Dedicated mobility team and partners provide support for relocation to Helsinki for individuals and families.
• Focus on impact over job titles, encouraging risk-taking, failing, and sharing learnings.
• Support for any specific accommodations needed to fully engage in the recruitment process.