Senior Project and Office Manager

Light-; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Light & Wonder's Lightning Box studio in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Studio Lead / Office Manager to run day-to-day operations, facilities, and culture. You will support production teams with schedules, onboarding, and vendor management, ensuring a smooth playground for designers, artists, and engineers.

Reporting to the VP of Game Studios NorAm, you’ll coordinate with Pune teams, manage budgets, events, and health & safety policies, and act as a culture champion in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office management, studio operations, or a similar operational role.
• Experience working in or with a game development, digital entertainment, or iGaming studio is a strong plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working with developers, artists, leadership, and vendors alike.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with project coordination: scheduling, meeting logistics, and cross-team communication.
• Work closely with our wider teams to ensure visibility in and out of the Lightning Box roadmap.
• Own day-to-day studio operations, acting as the first contact for facilities, vendors, and office needs.
• Manage the physical workspace: layout, equipment, and supplies for dev teams.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics for new hires: workstations, access, seating, and studio orientation.
• Plan and run studio events, team offsites, milestone celebrations, and visitors.
• Manage relationships with landlords, IT/facilities vendors, and service contracts.
• Support budget tracking for office and studio operational spend, including procurement and expense processing.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Studio Leadership on health & safety, compliance, and workplace policy.
• Act as a culture champion — fostering a positive, inclusive studio environment.

Skills

Office management

Studio operations

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

AI software

Office productivity tools

Job description

iGaming:If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.Position SummaryWe're looking for a Studio Lead / Office Manager to run the day-to-day of our Lightning Box studio in the heart of Sydney — part operations lead, part office manager, and part culture-keeper. You'll be the person who makes sure the studio runs smoothly so our designers, artists, mathematicians and more can focus on building great games. This is a hands-on, highly visible role at the centre of the studio, reporting to the VP of Game Studios NorAm.ResponsibilitiesSupport production teams with project coordination: scheduling, meeting logistics, and cross-team communication.Work closely with our wider LNW teams to ensure we have full visibility in and out of the Lightning Box roadmapAlign with the team in Pune on a regular basis to ensure complete and synergy and alignment on game delivery and managementOwn day-to-day studio operations, acting as the first point of contact for facilities, vendors, and general office needs.Manage the physical workspace: office layout, equipment, hardware/peripherals for dev teams and supplies.Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics for new hires — workstations, access, seating, and studio orientation.Plan and run studio events, team offsites, milestone celebrations, and visitors.Manage relationships with landlords, building management, IT/facilities vendors, and service contracts.Support budget tracking for office and studio operational spend, including procurement and expense processing.Partner with HR, IT, and Studio Leadership on health & safety, compliance, and workplace policy.Act as a culture champion — fostering a positive, inclusive studio environment and resolving day-to-day workplace issues.Manage studio calendars, travel arrangements, and visiting stakeholder schedules.Qualifications3+ years' experience in office management, studio operations, or a similar operational role, ideally in games, tech, or a creative studio environment.Experience working in or with a game development, digital entertainment, or iGaming studio is a strong plus.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders.Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working with developers, artists, leadership, and vendors alike.A proactive, problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure.Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.Proficiency with office/productivity tools and familiarity with AI software is a major plus.Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplaceThe opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basisOpportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in the gaming industry.Collaborative and creative work environment.Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!You will be working with a growing small fun team in one of the best waterfront offices Sydney has to offer.And if that’s not enough ; we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.#LI-Hybrid#LI-iGaming