General Manager - Monster Hunter Now

About the role

You will oversee the Monster Hunter Now franchise, managing the end-to-end product vision and long-term business strategy. This leadership position requires directing a multi-disciplinary team to drive player engagement and growth while maintaining high standards for game quality and brand integrity. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring that every initiative supports the core mission of the game. The role demands a balance between creative vision and analytical rigor to navigate a dynamic market. You will act as the primary guardian of the franchise experience for both players and internal stakeholders. Success in this position will be defined by your ability to align team output with evolving business goals. You will need to anticipate industry trends and position the franchise for sustained relevance. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a globally recognized IP in the location-based gaming space.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor department heads across engineering, product, design, and production to ensure cohesive execution.
• Create and execute a multi-year franchise roadmap that aligns with overarching business objectives and market opportunities.
• Oversee the live operations calendar, production pipelines, and product development cycles to maintain consistent content delivery.
• Integrate AI tools into daily workflows to improve team productivity, streamline processes, and enhance game performance metrics.
• Provide coaching during product reviews to ensure that feature design decisions reinforce the game mission and player expectations.
• Manage the relationship with IP holders to ensure brand consistency across all marketing campaigns and in-game content implementations.
• Represent the franchise in executive meetings with leadership from Scopely and Scopely Explore to articulate vision and progress.
• Foster a collaborative team culture that prioritizes player-centric outcomes and encourages continuous learning and improvement.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and market data to identify gaps and opportunities for differentiation.
• Drive the implementation of best practices in live operations to optimize player retention and monetization balance.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies to remove blockers and maintain momentum on critical initiatives.
• Establish clear metrics and reporting structures to track the success of strategic investments over time.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their applicability to the Monster Hunter Now ecosystem.
• Serve as the central point of contact for high-level discussions regarding the strategic health of the franchise.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience in free-to-play gaming, specifically in product, design, or production roles.
• Proven history of scaling mobile games post-launch through data-driven optimizations and content strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing roadmaps and shipping features that directly impact key business performance indicators.
• Deep knowledge of content development and live operations for midcore titles, including player behavior and lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into strategic decision-making insights.
• Professional fluency in both English and Japanese is mandatory for effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across different time zones and cultural contexts.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Japan to ensure alignment with operational requirements and team presence.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and compliance considerations for games in the Japanese market.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and professional working environment for all team members.

Nice to have

• Strong familiarity with the Monster Hunter franchise and its core design principles and community values.
• Experience as an active player of Monster Hunter Now, Pikmin Bloom, or Pokemon Go to understand player perspectives.
• Background or a genuine interest in location-based or augmented reality gaming and its potential applications.

Practical notes

• This role requires physical presence in the Tokyo office three days per week to facilitate collaboration and communication.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• All official communication regarding this position will come from a scopely.com email address, and Scopely does not request payments during the hiring process.