Global Head of Partnerships & Growth

Rovio; Helsingin seutukunta; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rovio, part of the SEGA family and the creator of Angry Birds, seeks a Head of Business Development to lead growth strategies, build external partnerships, and expand the reach of our Angry Birds IP globally. You will shape partnership strategies across platforms and lead high-impact licensing deals with SEGA colleagues and partners.

You will work in a hybrid setup with two to three office days per week, leading a team and collaborating with internal game and transmedia groups to unlock new

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, partnerships, or licensing within gaming, entertainment, or tech.
• Track record of closing high value agreements through building trust and strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in generating leads and managing complex projects and a structured deal pipeline.
• Strategic thinking with an outcome-focused and resilient approach.
• People leadership skills in guiding, supporting, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Shape partnership strategies across growth platforms (Apple Arcade, Amazon Game Night, Netflix, Epic, Meta, Roblox) and into Console/PC.
• Secure licensing partnerships to expand Angry Birds IP across games and collaborations.
• Source and negotiate new deals to grow Sop portfolio and revenue in growth markets (e.g., China).
• Track market trends to inform long-term growth plans.
• Prioritize the deal pipeline with Rovio leadership and Sega colleagues for high-impact projects.
• Lead and mentor a team, with a direct report initially and projects with Sega.

Skills

Business development

Partnerships

Licensing

Deal pipeline

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Mobile gaming

English fluency

Job description

Rovio, part of the SEGA family and the creator of Angry Birds, seeks a Head of Business Development to lead growth strategies, build external partnerships, and expand the reach of our Angry Birds IP globally. You will shape partnership strategies across platforms and lead high-impact licensing deals with SEGA colleagues and partners.

You will work in a hybrid setup with two to three office days per week, leading a team and collaborating with internal game and transmedia groups to unlock new