Global Partnerships Lead, Gaming IP

Rovio; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rovio is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead growth strategies, build external partnerships, and expand the Angry Birds IP globally from Helsinki. The role requires shaping licensing deals, identifying new collaborations, and driving revenue across platforms in a hybrid setup with two to three days at the office per week.

You will work closely with internal game and transmedia teams, co-development partners, and Sega colleagues to unlock new opportunities, source and negotiate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development, partnerships or licensing within gaming or tech.
• Proven track record closing high-value agreements through trust and negotiation.
• Experience generating leads and managing complex projects with a structured deal pipeline.
• Strategic thinker with an outcome-focused, resilient approach.
• People leadership experience guiding and developing team members.
• Strong knowledge of iOS and Android marketplaces and mobile gaming.
• Fluent in English with clear cross-cultural communication.

Responsibilities

• Shape partnership strategies across growth platforms (Apple Arcade, Netflix, Epic, Meta, Roblox, and Console/PC).
• Secure licensing partnerships to extend Angry Birds IP into other world-class gaming IPs.
• Source and negotiate new commercial deals to expand the portfolio and revenue in growth markets like China.
• Track market trends to inform long-term growth plans.
• Prioritize deal pipeline with Rovio leadership and Sega colleagues.

Skills

Business development

Partnerships

Licensing

Negotiation

Project management

People leadership

Mobile gaming

English communication

Job description

Rovio is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead growth strategies, build external partnerships, and expand the Angry Birds IP globally from Helsinki. The role requires shaping licensing deals, identifying new collaborations, and driving revenue across platforms in a hybrid setup with two to three days at the office per week.

You will work closely with internal game and transmedia teams, co-development partners, and Sega colleagues to unlock new opportunities, source and negotiate