AI Business Partner at Zynga

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's in Business Administration or similar experience working in business operations or a related area
Understanding and knowledge of AI applications and methods
Experience using or building AI
Experience in project management, production, and/or product management
Experience managing relationships with third-party vendors
Strong communication and analytical skills
Ability to manage workload and consistently achieve delivery timelines
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to challenge and influence in a collaborative way

Responsibilities

Foster strong relationships and open communication across Zynga to educate, share best practices, and set customers up for success with AI tools
Stay current on trends and advancements in the AI ecosystem
Work with stakeholders across disciplines (e.g., Art community) to develop, track, and report on business KPIs relevant to AI implementation
Assess adoption and efficiency of AI services to inform modifications, migrations, or building internal solutions
Be responsible for onboarding and sunsetting AI vendors
Raise issues and feature requests to vendors
Evaluate AI vendors for fitness, ethics, security, and legality
Assist in AI governance and compliance of third-party providers by working with Legal and others, including maintaining vendor status, tracking issues, managing tickets, coordinating meetings, and reporting to management
Expedite across dependencies such as Legal, Security, or Procurement to reduce delays in tool deployment
Coordinate closely with other fields (especially Production, Product Management, and Engineering) to ensure alignment with AI team and T2's goals

Skills

AI Strategy

Stakeholder Management

AI Trends

Vendor Management

Best Practices

AI Tools

Cross-functional Collaboration

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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