Senior Director, Global Publishing & Partnerships, Mojang Studios

At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play.  

Why play? Well, play is at the heart of everything we do. It’s the blocky backbone of our games, the core of our development philosophy, and even the origin of our name. From the relentless experimentation of our endlessly inspiring community to the classrooms where Minecraft has become an essential teaching tool, play is the bedrock of our existence. 

We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. 

We are seeking a Senior Director, Global Publishing & Partnerships, Mojang Studios to lead our efforts in expanding the global reach for Minecraft’s portfolio of games through multiple endpoints and fostering strategic partnerships. In this role, you will lead a team and be responsible for setting the product and technology strategy and driving business growth in the following areas:  

• Minecraft China. In partnership with Netease, set a product & technology vision and strategy for long term, sustainable growth for Minecraft China.  

• Endpoints. Ensure our portfolio of Minecraft games are thriving across all our new and existing endpoints - delivering on player expectations and driving business growth.  

You will also be accountable for leading Minecraft’s strategic partnerships (including platform partners such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Nintendo, Sony, Xbox and more) to grow our business, establishing and managing global partnerships for Minecraft, and for publishing management & best practices to support the Minecraft games teams. Critical to this role is collaborating with cross-functional teams within the studio and with external partners.  

As the Senior Director, Global Publishing & Partnerships, you will be a vital member of the Minecraft Brand, Growth & Partnerships leadership team. You will play a key role in growing our business by continuing to build out Minecraft as a multi-generational gaming and entertainment franchise.  

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In the end, it’s the people of Mojang Studios that make this place truly special. When you join, you’ll find yourself in the company of incredibly bright, warm, and creative individuals – all united and working toward a single goal. Come help us reach it! 

Responsibilities

• Develop long term product strategies and product & technology roadmaps aligned with desired business and player centric outcomes.  

• Ensure long term product strategies and roadmaps are aligned with broader Minecraft franchise strategy and goals.  

• Lead and empower functioning teams that deliver with quality.  

• Be a steward of the Minecraft brand and brand values.  

• Implement best practices in operating models to ensure efficient