CIO (all genders)

Job Description

Stillfront Group is a global games company founded in 2010. We develop digital games for a diverse gaming audience and our broad games portfolio is enjoyed by almost 70 million people every month. Stillfront is focused on realizing synergies by connecting and empowering game teams globally through our Stillops platform. We are a fast-growing company and an active global strategic acquirer. Our 1,500+ professionals thrive in an organization that embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship.

The CIO is responsible for technology vision, planning and execution at the Stillfront Group level and for a variety of international gaming studios. Key areas are technology leadership for group-wide strategic R&D programs, cyber security, compliance and IT management including strategic vendor partnerships. In addition, the due diligence of potential acquisitions in support of the operational and legal teams is part of the role.

The CIO is supported by a dedicated team at headquarters and a variety of professionals across the Stillfront group to ensure technology is used effectively to support growth, deliver innovation and maintain effective operations.

YOUR MISSION

• Provide decisive leadership in strategic technology planning, setting direction and enabling execution across a wide range of projects and technology stacks

• Define and manage budget across cyber security and IT products shared across the Group, and deploy a program of further strategic IT partnerships / Group deals to drive effective cost containment

• Maintain and improve group-wide security and compliance through the management and ongoing development of a comprehensive IT Governance framework in the public regulatory environment, liaising across finance and legal auditors and compliance teams in all matters pertaining to data privacy and security

• Oversee and continue to develop an effective, globally-distributed team operating SOC, IT management and shared development projects across the Group’s strategic and operational roadmaps

• Deliver solutions to specific needs across the Group’s studios, whether that is solving complex problems or establishing the means to unlock new value through innovation

YOUR BACKSTORY

• You have 10+ experience as a successful manager with overall technological responsibility in a company where digitization and technology are drivers for the success of the business

• Excellent knowledge of IT systems, IT technologies and infrastructures

• You possess the expertise to define, plan and execute a broad portfolio of projects across technology stacks in a multinational company

• Deep understanding of the technologies underlying modern online gaming or similar industries such as FinTech, e-commerce, social media, entertainment or advertising

• Strong team management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• You are comfortable in regulated environments and are able to create and maintain procedures, policies and processes that meet regulatory and legal requirements

• Ability to work strategically with senior executives, but likewise enjoys operational and hands-on work

• You enjoy working in a high-performance, entrepreneurial and international environment with fast growth

• Excellent work ethic and ability to manage multiple projects in a results-oriented manner