North America Gaming Partnerships Leader

Tencent America LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

401(k) plan

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Tencent Games is seeking a senior partnerships leader to own and deepen relationships with Western gaming partners. This role operates in North America and requires executive-level engagement, structuring and delivering strategic deals.

You will collaborate with business-unit leadership and cross-functional teams to land partnerships, represent Tencent at industry events, and shape priorities based on market insights. Based in NA with 10+ years in gaming or related sectors.

Qualifications

• Based in North America with 10+ years in gaming, or in consulting/banking with deep gaming sector exposure.
• Existing network across platforms and publishers — established C-suite and senior executive relationships are a strong plus
• Natural relationship builder who thrives on opening new doors
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills; comfortable with ambiguity and matrixed organizations
• Genuine passion for games and the business behind them

Responsibilities

• Own senior-level relationships with key platform and publisher partners, serving as a trusted point of contact from working teams up to the C-suite
• Identify, shape, and drive strategic partnership opportunities end-to-end — from first conversation through structuring, alignment, and execution
• Partner closely with business unit leadership and cross-functional teams (studios, publishing, investment, legal) to land and deliver on partnership commitments
• Bring sharp, timely market and competitive intelligence back into the organization to inform strategy and deal priorities
• Represent Tencent Games at major industry events, conferences, and executive forums

Skills

Executive relationships

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

10+ years in gaming or related sector

Job description

Tencent Games is seeking a senior partnerships leader to own and deepen relationships with Western gaming partners. This role operates in North America and requires executive-level engagement, structuring and delivering strategic deals.

You will collaborate with business-unit leadership and cross-functional teams to land partnerships, represent Tencent at industry events, and shape priorities based on market insights. Based in NA with 10+ years in gaming or related sectors.