Studio Manager - Ostrava

Drafted.gg is a leading global esports tournament organizer and content provider, specializing in the delivery of high-quality tournaments and live events. The company is recognized for hosting a wide range of esports competitions and show matches across the most popular titles, offering a comprehensive portfolio for esports audiences worldwide. Its innovative approach to content and event formats drives fan engagement, supports the growth of competitive gaming, and strengthens the global esports ecosystem

As we open our new studio in Ostrava, we are seeking a Studio Manager to take full ownership of its success. This role combines strategic workforce planning and people leadership with hands-on operational execution. You will be a key driver of our growth, ensuring the studio thrives as a cornerstone of our global operations. 

• Management of Drafted Ostrava studio, including workforce planning, people management, and operational execution, ensuring optimal utilization of resources across all functions.
  

• Act as the primary point of accountability for the studio, reporting directly to the Head of Studio Content, and ensuring alignment with global business objectives, performance expectations, and operational standards.
  

• Support the establishment, and ongoing development of the studio, ensuring readiness for current and future operational needs.
  

• Lead the implementation of new business initiatives and projects, working closely with internal stakeholders.
  

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the successful implementation and scaling of projects, from planning through execution and post launch evaluation.
  

• Lead and coordinate studio wide meetings, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and transparency within the studio.
  

• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and technical equipment, ensuring studio resources are maintained, functional, and optimized for uninterrupted operations.
  

• Support the global Finance team in maintaining strong administrative and financial discipline, including oversight of invoices, approvals, and cost control within the studio.
  

• Analyze operational and performance reports, providing actionable insights to team leads, enforcing accountability measures, including performance improvement plans where necessary.
  

• Monitor the performance and quality of all streams produced from the Ostrava studio, ensuring adherence to defined KPIs and global quality benchmarks.
  

• Uphold and promote company culture, values, and standards, ensuring they are consistently reflected in day-to-day operations and employee behavior.

• Professional proficiency in Czech and English (B2 or higher)
• Should be based in Ostrava or willing to relocate to Ostrava  

• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in 24/7 operational environments with a strong understanding of shift-based workforce management.
  

• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams.
  

• Excellent organizational and problem solving abilities in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
  

• Experience in tracking and optimizing KPIs and performance metrics.
  

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
  

• Hands-on approach with a high level of ownership and accountability.
  

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and building high-performing teams.
  

• Hands-on experience in budget management, cost tracking, and rigorous invoice control and approval processes.

Nice to have

• Comprehensive understanding of the gaming and esports industry, including local market nuances, emerging trends, and a professional network within the gaming ecosystem.