Publishing Manager - Eastern Europe

About the role

The is a strategic position based in Paris, with relocation support available for the right candidate. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and is passionate about shaping the future of mobile gaming. As a key member of the Publishing team, you will join an elite group of top performers from consulting, finance, and technology who share a common passion for product excellence, creativity, and execution. The team plays a critical strategic role in driving Voodoo's growth trajectory and is instrumental in developing the company's future leaders. You will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and scaling high-potential game studios and their products, ensuring alignment with Voodoo's global market ambitions. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead from the forefront of mobile game publishing in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

What you'll do

You will spearhead the expansion of Voodoo's presence in Eastern Europe by discovering and onboarding top-tier game studios and emerging talents. You will take ownership of the full profit and loss (P&L) for your assigned portfolio, driving both growth and profitability with rigorous financial oversight. You will act as a strategic product director, guiding game studios on product strategy and creative direction to develop strong, marketable prototypes with high growth potential. You will build and manage a robust pipeline of high-potential game studios through proactive outreach, active participation in industry events, and the cultivation of strategic partnerships. You will lead full launch cycles, defining the product vision, crafting detailed roadmaps, and overseeing execution to successfully scale successful titles from concept to maturity. You will conduct deep market and competitive analysis to uncover emerging trends and define the next slate of products to build for Eastern European audiences. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners across multiple regions to ensure alignment and maximize the potential of each partnership. You will evaluate market opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to shape the strategic direction of the portfolio. You will monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies in real time to optimize performance and meet ambitious growth targets. This role demands a high level of strategic thinking, market awareness, and operational discipline to deliver sustainable success in a dynamic publishing environment.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you must bring significant experience from a fast-paced, analytical environment, such as consulting, banking, technology, or startups. You need to demonstrate strong strategic thinking, a keen product sense, and robust analytical skills to navigate complex market dynamics. A proven passion for gaming and consumer products is essential, as this role requires constant insight into player behavior and market trends. You should be comfortable owning complex projects from start to finish and working autonomously with minimal supervision in a high-responsibility setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical, as you will be working closely with internal teams and external partners across multiple regions to foster collaboration. Fluency in both English and Russian is a mandatory requirement for this position to effectively engage with stakeholders and partners. Additionally, you must hold a Master's degree from a top-tier business or engineering school to ensure a strong foundation in strategic and analytical methodologies. A personal passion or creative interest outside of work is also required, as this contributes to creativity and well-being in a high-performance role.

Nice to have

Preferred candidates will have prior experience in mobile game publishing or a related field within the gaming industry. Experience working with game studios and managing portfolio performance will be viewed as a significant advantage. Familiarity with the Eastern European gaming market and its unique dynamics will be highly valuable for success in this role. A track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships will demonstrate the ability to foster long-term collaboration. Experience with data analysis and performance optimization will help in driving informed decision-making. An understanding of emerging technologies and gaming trends will support innovative thinking and product development.

Practical notes

This position is based in Paris, with relocation support available for qualified candidates. The role is full-time and offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing, globally recognized mobile gaming publisher. Voodoo, founded in 2013, is a tech company dedicated to creating mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. With 800 employees from more than 40 nationalities, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads, following Google and Meta. The Publishing team is central to this success, driving growth and innovation across the company's portfolio. If you are a strategic thinker with a deep love for gaming and a track record of delivering results, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale.