Gaming Incubation and Acceleration Manager

ubaTaeCJ - السعودية - NEOM

Position : Gaming Start-up Acceleration Lead

Reports to : Executive Director Gaming

Sector : Media

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Strategic support

  • Input into and iterate a strategic roadmap for Incubation & Acceleration programs aligned with NEOM's plans for the gaming sector.
  • Define clear value propositions and key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the success of the Incubation & Acceleration programs.
  • Continuously monitor and adapt the programs based on market trends and industry best practices.
  • Regularly track and analyze key metrics to evaluate the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to ensure program alignment with NEOM's vision.
  • Design and recruit additional team members as necessary to deliver upon NEOM’s goals.
  • Provide clear direction, motivation, and coaching to ensure team members are equipped to deliver program goals effectively.

Startup Identification & Selection:

  • Establish robust processes for scouting and identifying high-potential gaming startups with innovative ideas and strong growth trajectories.
  • Develop selection criteria to evaluate startup fit within NEOM's gaming ecosystem and its strategic goals.
  • Oversee the due diligence process for shortlisted startups.

Incubation & Acceleration Activities:

  • Design and deliver customized programs that provide startups with the necessary mentorship, resources, and infrastructure to flourish.
  • Secure partnerships with industry experts, investors, and service providers to offer valuable support to startups within the program.
  • Facilitate access to funding opportunities through VC, angel investors, and other investment channels.

Post-Acceleration Support:

  • Develop strategies to ensure the continued success of program graduates after they transition beyond incubation/acceleration.
  • Leverage and foster connections with publishers, partners, and investors for ongoing growth of start-ups after participation in a program.
  • Maintain a strong alumni network to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among past and current startups.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience of identifying, building and scaling gaming start-ups
  • Deep understanding of gaming start-up space
  • Demonstrated understanding of growth and commercialization challenges of a startup in the gaming industry
  • Business experience within the gaming industry, ideally within a senior management position.
  • Strong knowledge and experience regarding video game development and the gaming ecosystem
  • Track record of successful operation of incubation and acceleration programs
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels.
  • Experience building business cases for new programs/initiatives and pitching them to senior management
  • Experience owning finance and P&L for an operational division, ideally for Incubation / Acceleration activities
  • Third party and supplier management

Preferred

  • Past experience of founding and leading gaming start-ups
  • Track record of launching Incubation / Acceleration programs from the ground up
  • Experience of working in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East
  • An existing network contacts across other gaming Incubators / Accelerator (Speed Run, Game Founders, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Degree, MSc, preferable

Relevant industry qualifications

تاريخ النشر: 21 صفر 1446 - ٢٦ أغسطس ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: Neom Jobs
تاريخ النشر: 21 صفر 1446 - ٢٦ أغسطس ٢٠٢٤
الناشر: Neom Jobs