Zynga

Business Operations Manager

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Interactive Entertainment, GamingIndustries

Business Operations Manager - Marketing

Position Overview

Zynga's mission is to connect the world through games and delight consumers with exhilarating social gaming experiences. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Business Operations Manager to drive planning and execution for our Marketing team.

Responsibilities

  • Drive day-to-day execution of marketing business operations.
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, and gain alignment with Marketing Leadership, the Legal Team, and Vendors.
  • Consistently demonstrate sound judgment, maintain confidentiality as needed, and flex with a dynamic work environment.
  • Execute and strategically navigate contracts, PO requisitions, invoice approvals, and reconcile corporate expenses.
  • Manage and maintain marketing budgets.
  • Manage workforce planning, providing strategic guidance.
  • Identify and establish processes to strengthen efficiency for distributed teams.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience: 4-6 years of experience in project management, preferably in an operations or finance capacity.
  • Prioritization: Experience managing competing priorities within tight deadlines.
  • Systems Proficiency: Experience working on Ironclad and JDE.
  • Communication: Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail.
  • Mindset: Flexibility, resourcefulness, a self-starter mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Confidentiality: Confidentiality and integrity in dealing with highly sensitive information.
  • Proactiveness: Ability to anticipate needs, drive results, and build presentations that share learnings or implement improvements.

What We Offer You

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package designed to support and balance the needs of our teams. For more information, visit the Zynga Benefits site.

Salary Information:

  • California: The estimated pay range for this position at the start of employment is between $80,100 and $118,560 per year.
  • Illinois: The estimated pay range for this position at the start of employment is between $80,100 and $118,560 per year.

Note: Base pay is determined by market location and may vary based on individualized factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include bonuses and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details will be provided upon offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation).

Company Information

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and friendly competition.

Our diverse game portfolio includes fan-favorites and latest hits such as FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—plus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Skills

Marketing Operations
Budget Management
Contract Negotiation
Invoice Approval
Expense Reconciliation
Workforce Planning
Collaboration
Communication

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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