About this role
About the Role As Director, Business Development & Partnerships for Minecraft at Mojang Studios, you will lead strategic partnerships and business initiatives to grow Minecraft’s ecosystem and monetization. You will partner with product, marketing, and external teams to shape a long-term strategy and drive impact across platforms and geographies. What You'll Do
- Define and execute high-impact partnerships and licensing strategies that expand Minecraft’s reach and revenue opportunities.
- Lead negotiations, deal structuring, and governance with external partners, while aligning with product and GTM plans.
- Build and mentor a world-class partnerships team, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Mojang and Microsoft.
- Develop data-driven strategies, manage a robust partnerships pipeline, and measure success through defined KPIs. What We're Looking For
- Proven track record in strategic partnerships and business development in tech, gaming, or entertainment, with leadership experience.
- Excellent negotiation, deal-making, and stakeholder management skills; experience with licensing and platform partnerships.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and ability to influence product, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of the gaming industry, Minecraft ecosystem, and go-to-market strategies.