Director Live Operations

PowerOptions, Inc.; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Director of Live Operations to drive performance and strategy for their Games & Competitions portfolio. This remote-first role requires extensive experience in live game operations, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to enhance engagement across markets.

Benefits

25 days holiday, bank holidays, and 2 volunteer days

Access to internal training via Bauer Academy

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years in live game ops or competition management.
• Deep knowledge of monetization strategies.
• Experience leading initiatives without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Advising market CEOs on new game launches.
• Defining and tracking KPIs for consumer growth.
• Rolling out testing frameworks for continuous improvement.

Skills

Real-time product engagement

Monetization

Growth levers

Cross-market initiatives

Job description

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Director of Live Operations Remote (UK or Germany)

Want to lead the charge on how Europe plays, engages, and competes? Bauer Media is seeking a Director of Live Operations to own the performance, strategy, and monetization of our Games & Competitions portfolio across markets.

You'll Be At The Centre Of It All

1. Advising market CEOs and product leads on new game launches and monetization
2. Rolling out testing and experimentation frameworks to drive continuous improvement
3. Defining and tracking KPIs to deliver on our consumer growth ambitions
4. Creating a scalable portfolio across SMS, digital, and mobile formats
5. Partnering with data, marketing, product, and compliance teams across Europe

What We're Looking For

1. 10+ years in live game ops, product portfolios, or competition management
2. Deep knowledge of real-time product engagement, monetization, and growth levers
3. Experience leading cross-market initiatives without direct reports
4. iGaming, mobile gaming, or competitions background is essential

This is a remote-first role with occasional travel. Bring your strategic mind and operational excellence to help shape Europe's most engaging competition platform.

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions across Europe. Our offerings include print, online publishing, audio broadcasting, and entertainment, with investments in related sectors. We sell over 500 million copies annually and operate over 150 radio and podcast brands across nine countries. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media emphasizes long-term growth and a consumer-first approach, with a workforce of 12,000 dedicated to delivering enriching content and services.

What's In It For You

• 25 days holiday, bank holidays, and 2 volunteer days
• Access to internal training via Bauer Academy
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• And more! Full benefits details available

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the application deadline. Role closing dates may vary.

If you have feedback on our UK recruitment process, please email us—we value your input.

Date: 19 May 2025

Location: London, NW1 2PL, UK

Req ID: 2768

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management

Industries

• Strategic Management Services