Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.

Operations

• Lead the day-to-day business operations of the studio, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Define, implement, and oversee studio-wide operational strategies and processes.
• Lead business planning, forecasting, and strategic goal-setting alongside the executive team.
• Evaluate and improve existing workflows and production pipelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks across development teams
• Drive continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and internal processes.
• Represent the studio in external business relationships, including publishing partners, vendors, and clients
• Partner with the Studio head to sell the companies services at conferences
• Identify business opportunities, potential partnerships, or funding sources.
• Drive contract negotiation and terms with support from the Studio Head
• Participate with studio leadership on product vision and viability
• Collaborate with producers and department leads to allocate resources efficiently across multiple projects.
• Support Producer(s) and project leads in delivering high-quality games on time and on budget.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure they meet operational and financial goals.
• Partner with IT and HR departments on operational needs.
• Support talent management initiatives: recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement of performance management process.
• Promote a healthy and inclusive studio culture that aligns with the company’s values.
• Maintain studio documentation, internal communications, and company handbooks or policies.
• Own office management, including lease coordination, safety protocols, supplies, and facilities.
• Develop and manage operating budgets in coordination with Finance and the executive team.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Be a back-up for the studio head in P&L discussions
• Work with legal counsel to manage contracts, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee studio policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including data protection and employment laws.
• Oversee studio infrastructure, including software tools, hardware procurement, and remote work systems.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and support team productivity.

Head of Operations