Senior Manager, Strategic & Business Development

Proxima Beta U.S. LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

RSUs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Tencent is seeking an experienced leader to drive overseas expansion in AI-powered gaming, building partnerships with game developers, platforms, and AI technology firms. You will shape strategy, negotiate collaborations, and coordinate cross-border resources to accelerate growth.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-cultural management skills with a proven track record in international markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overseas business, strategy, or business development experience in AI or gaming.
• Experience at the intersection of both fields is preferred.
• Established overseas industry network with a track record of collaborations in game publishing, AI tech partnerships, or overseas capital ventures.

Responsibilities

• Develop overseas market expansion strategies for AI gaming and gaming-driven AI tech iterations.
• Analyze dynamics of the AI gaming market to aid management in formulating AI gaming strategies.
• Drive high-value partnerships and negotiations in licensing, co-development, and channel distribution.
• Provide essential overseas strategic support to cross-functional teams, including market research and regional goal setting.

Skills

Overseas BD

Strategy

Market analysis

Negotiation

Cross-cultural

Project management

Job description

Business Unit

What the Role Entails

Job Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Execution Develop overseas market expansion strategies, focusing on areas such as AI-powered gaming and gaming-driven AI technology iteration Analyze the dynamics of the AI gaming market to assist management in formulating AI gaming-related strategies Business Development and Resource Integration Expand and maintain key industry contacts overseas, including game developers, publishing platforms, and AI technology companies Drive high-value partnership negotiations and facilitate collaboration in technology licensing, co-development, and channel distribution Provide essential overseas business strategy support to internal and cross-functional teams, including overseas resource planning, analyst-led market research, and regional/industry goal setting

Who We Look For

• 5+ years of experience in overseas business, strategy, or business development, with experience focused on the AI or gaming industry
• Experience at the intersection of both fields is preferred
• Established overseas industry network with a proven track record of successful collaborations in game publishing, AI technology partnerships, or overseas capital ventures
• Proficient in overseas market analysis and business modeling, capable of conducting independent industry research, competitive benchmarking, and strategic planning
• Excellent negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and project management skills
• Deep understanding of AI technologies (e.g., Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, content generation) and the gaming industry chain (R&D, publishing, operations, community)

Location

Location State(s) US-California-Los Angeles, US-California-Palo Alto, US-Washington-Bellevue

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $106,900.00 to $223,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level.
• Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Who we are Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world.