Strategic Planning Manager (GCR Gaming)

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to our Client, a Fortune 500 Tech Firm.

Strategic Partner Manager (6 Months Contract)

About the Role
The team is pioneering the next generation of immersive social experiences on mobile. We're seeking a Strategic Partner Manager (SPM) to develop and nurture relationships with key developers and content partners across the gaming ecosystem.
As a core member of the team, you will support strategic partners across major mobile platforms—with a primary focus on the Greater China Region (GCR) and additional coverage of global developers.

Your mission: enable partners to successfully discover, adopt, and thrive on the client's gaming platform. This role combines strategic relationship management with hands-on partner engagement, requiring you to work directly with developers while championing their needs internally.

Responsibilities

Build strategic partnerships with leading creators and developers across mobile, PC, console, and emerging platforms (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft) to reach the next generation of gamers
Drive platform adoption by guiding partners to integrate and leverage new features
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Content Policy teams to deliver partner success
Analyze and communicate key metrics and business trends to inform partnership strategies at scale
Source new opportunities by leveraging industry expertise to identify and cultivate partners from GCR and other regions
Consult and grow existing partners to maximize their success on the gaming platform
Navigate change by adapting quickly to product updates and communicating implications strategically to internal and external stakeholders
Resolve issues by working cross-functionally to triage and address operational challenges for developer partners
Advocate internally by aligning partner needs with product and platform teams

Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in business development, account management, or strategic partnerships within gaming or related industries
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of management, internally and externally
Track record of defining, initiating, and driving business opportunities in fast-paced environments
Strong understanding of the gaming industry landscape
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Business level Mandarin required for GCR partner engagement.
Flexibility in support both APAC and EMEA timezones

Preferred Qualifications
Deep domain expertise in mobile, PC, console gaming ecosystems, or emerging platforms (Roblox, Minecraft, etc.)
Experience navigating mobile platform ecosystems (iOS, Android, app stores)
Familiarity with AI-native ways of working, with a strong willingness to embrace, learn, and evangelize the use of AI in game production, partner relationship management, and project management.
Ability to balance day-to-day operations with structuring and maintaining complex strategic relationships
Familiarity with gaming product ecosystem and platform capabilities
Prior experience working with developers and content creators in the GCR market
Keen eye for identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends in mobile and gaming

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to our client. Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project.