Stardust is powering the Metaverse with an interconnected world of blockchain and NFT enabled games
  We're building the future of gaming – and we don't say that lightly
Think of us as the foundation for Metaverse economies connecting games, finance, the future of work, fashion and more
The infrastructure for Ready Player One if you will
We're developing cross-chain technology to power new gamer-first economies through a SaaS-style offering and looking for individuals who think big, build bigger, and want to turn crazy ideas into reality
  We've just raised our Series A and are growing quickly, join our team and build the future, not just witness it
The Partnerships Lead will be responsible for managing existing and new businesses opportunities in the gaming industry
The ideal candidate will possess business development, partnerships, and strategy experience in the gaming industry (AAA, AA and/or indie gaming) and be able to leverage their industry relationships to grow business for Stardust
This role will focus on identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, reaching out, forging partnerships and integrating/onboarding game publishers developers and ecosystem partners to the Stardust platform
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RESPONSIBILTIES
- Formulate business strategy with others in the executive team
- Design policies that align with overall company strategy
- Implement efficient processes and standards
- Ensure compliance with local and international laws ( data protection)
- Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organization
- Manage contracts and relations with vendors, partners and other stakeholders
- Evaluate risk and lead quality assurance efforts
- Oversee expenses and budgeting to help the organization optimize costs and benefits
- Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
- Provide thought leadership to internal and external stakeholders
- Report on operational performance and suggest improvements
- Strategic yearly planning including goal setting and managing performance review cycle
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience and a track record of success as a Head of Operations, Operations Director or similar leadership role
- Familiarity with all business functions including but not limited to: People, Finance, Product, Engineering, and IT
- Experience with implementing IT systems
- Knowledge of data analytics and reporting
- Good with numbers and financial planning
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership ability
- Analytical mindStrategic and tactical problem-solving aptitude
- BSc/BA in Business, Computer Science or other relevant field
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years strategy experience
- Passionate about games and the MetaverseÂ
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build rapport within the organization and beyond it
- Experience leading cross-functional teams