Studio Manager

Role Overview

• Management of Drafted Ostrava studio, including workforce planning, people management, and operational execution, ensuring optimal utilization of resources across all functions.
• Act as the primary point of accountability for the studio, reporting directly to the Head of Studio Content, and ensuring alignment with global business objectives, performance expectations, and operational standards.
• Support the establishment, and ongoing development of the studio, ensuring readiness for current and future operational needs.
• Lead the implementation of new business initiatives and projects, working closely with internal stakeholders.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for the successful implementation and scaling of projects, from planning through execution and post launch evaluation.
• Lead and coordinate studio wide meetings, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and transparency within the studio.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and technical equipment, ensuring studio resources are maintained, functional, and optimized for uninterrupted operations.
• Support the global Finance team in maintaining strong administrative and financial discipline, including oversight of invoices, approvals, and cost control within the studio.
• Analyze operational and performance reports, providing actionable insights to team leads, enforcing accountability measures, including performance improvement plans where necessary.
• Monitor the performance and quality of all streams produced from the Ostrava studio, ensuring adherence to defined KPIs and global quality benchmarks.
• Uphold and promote company culture, values, and standards, ensuring they are consistently reflected in day-to-day operations and employee behavior.

Requirements

• Professional proficiency in Czech and English (B2 or higher)
• Should be based in Ostrava or willing to relocate to Ostrava
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in 24/7 operational environments with a strong understanding of shift-based workforce management.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate large, diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving abilities in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Experience in tracking and optimizing KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach with a high level of ownership and accountability.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and building high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience in budget management, cost tracking, and rigorous invoice control and approval processes.
• Nice to have: Comprehensive understanding of the gaming and esports industry, including local market nuances, emerging trends, and a professional network within the gaming ecosystem.