Manager, Mobile Partnerships

Overview

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WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all platforms and devices. We have studios and offices across the globe and are proud of what we do.

We are seeking a Manager, Partner Relations to own the day-to-day operating relationship with our platform partners, primarily Google Play and the Apple App Store. This role is accountable for driving platform outcomes across featuring nominations, Live Ops event card pipelines, major beat pitches, and platform policy navigation.

You will also support evaluation of new distribution channels and emerging storefronts, translating opportunities, requirements, and constraints into clear guidance and actionable plans for game teams.

This role sits at the center of multiple work streams and requires strong partner management, operational rigor, and the ability to align cross-functional teams around timelines, deliverables, and expectations.

• Own day-to-day platform partnerships for Google Play and the Apple App Store, serving as the primary contact for WB Games’ mobile portfolio.
• Build and maintain trusted partner relationships, driving clear communication, tight follow-through, and effective expectation management on both sides.
• Represent the business in partner meetings and industry events as needed; capture partner priorities and convert them into actionable internal plans.

• Drive featuring and merchandising strategy end-to-end: identify opportunities, develop pitch narratives, coordinate nominations/submissions, and manage follow-through to decision and launch.
• Lead the Live Ops merchandising pipeline (e.g., In-App Events, promotional placements): manage calendars, requirements, submission timelines, approvals, and launch readiness.
• Partner with Product Marketing, Data Analytics, Creative Services and game teams to align roadmaps, finalize positioning, and ensure delivery of platform-ready assets and messaging.

• Develop and execute platform partnership plans aligned to portfolio goals, including quarterly focus areas, tentpole beats, and priority asks.
• Evaluate and advance new distribution opportunities (e.g., Epic and other emerging storefronts): assess requirements and operational impacts, synthesize risks/tradeoffs, and recommend next steps.
• Identify and pursue relevant partner programs, pilots, and initiatives that can drive incremental visibility and growth.

• Manage platform escalations and issue resolution, including submission blockers, policy questions, and compliance-related concerns; coordinate triage, escalation paths, and stakeholder alignment to unblock timelines.
• Produce partner-ready and leadership-ready materials (pitch decks, briefing docs, status recaps, business reviews, portfolio updates) with clear, concise communication.
• Track outcomes and learnings from featuring, Live Ops placements, and partner initiatives; translate insights into improved strategy, operating cadence, and future submissions.
• Own recurring partner reporting rhythms (weekly status updates, monthly business reviews, quarterly planning materials) for Apple and Google, ensuring clear visibility into priorities, asks, outcomes, and next steps.
• Pull and synthesize performance data tied to platform programs (featuring, Live Ops placements, partner initiatives), translating results into concise insights and recommendations.
• Maintain dashboards/trackers for submissions, placements, and outcomes; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve future pitches and program execution.
• Produce executive-ready summaries and quarterly reports (wins, learnings, risks, upcoming asks, and support needed).

• 4+ years experience in platform partnerships, publishing, account management, product marketing, or related roles in mobile games or consumer apps.
• Direct experience working with Apple App Store and/or Google Play partner programs, including featuring,…