Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and ever since Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
The Role
Gala is excited to announce that we're searching for a visionary and versatile leader to take on the role of Blockchain Management Leader. This role is uniquely positioned at the nexus of technology, product strategy, and business acumen. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a strong engineering foundation who has transitioned into a product-focused role with a specific emphasis on blockchain technology. This individual will be pivotal in driving our blockchain product strategy, overseeing its execution, and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
We are seeking visionary business leaders with deep subject matter expertise and proven leadership experience to take our company to the next stage. The focus is to drive new strategic initiatives, grow the existing business, including new and existing partners, and lead and manage teams. They will also manage their P&L. Most importantly, we need leaders who embody a “yes and” mentality, embracing challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a drive to figure things out and deliver impactful results.
You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Blockchain Product Leader to lead our efforts in revolutionizing the industry.
We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to join us on our journey to creating experiences built around the joy of community and ownership. If you're ready to give 100% to help us achieve our mission, we'd love to have you apply.
Responsibilities
- Product Strategy: Develop and refine our blockchain product strategy, aligning it with our company's vision and market trends. Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation and growth within the web3 gaming landscape.
- Engineering Collaboration: Effectively communicate with our engineering teams, bridging the gap between technical intricacies and product goals. Collaborate closely to ensure the feasibility and optimal execution of our blockchain products.
- Roadmap Development: Craft comprehensive and realistic product roadmaps detailing the phases of development, milestones, and expected timelines. Regularly update and adapt the roadmap based on evolving priorities and market dynamics.
- Cross-functional leadership: Collaborate with the C-suite to define company-wide OKRs that align with the blockchain product strategy. Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, ensuring that product objectives align with broader business goals.
- Partner Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners, collaborators, and external stakeholders in the blockchain and gaming ecosystems. Leverage these relationships to drive synergies, partnerships, and business development opportunities.
- Effective Communication: Exhibit exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including internal teams, external partners, investors, and the broader gaming community.
- Presentations and Thought Leadership: Deliver compelling presentations to internal and external audiences. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements to position us as a thought leader in blockchain gaming.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (computer science, engineering, business, or a related discipline); advanced degree preferred.
- Proven track record of transitioning from a technical engineering role to a product-focused role, with at least 5 years of experience in product management in the blockchain and/or gaming industry.
- Deep understanding of blockchain technology, decentralized applications (dApps), and their real-world applications in the gaming space.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive stakeholder consensus.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, coupled with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams.
- Prior experience drafting and executing product roadmaps, aligning them with company objectives.
- Adept at cultivating and nurturing partner relationships and identifying strategic opportunities for collaboration.
- Stellar presentation and public speaking skills, showcasing the ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and passion.
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
- Driven and motivated by innovation
Additional Information
- International relocation support is not available for this position.
- Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
#LI-Onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and much more
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. We kindly ask that external recruitment agencies or third-party vendors refrain from contacting any managers or senior leadership directly regarding job postings or potential candidate submissions.
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What We Do
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands including Games, Music, Film and VOX, we’re empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment. Powered by talent from around the globe, our fully remote organization believes in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen before in the marketplace.
Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga), and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment including DreamWorks, AMC and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright, as well as music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon and BT.
And this is just the beginning…
