Head of Gamification

Summary

Join Playson as the Head of Gamification and take ownership of their Promo Tools ecosystem, including Jackpots, Tournaments, Free Spins, Short Races, and next-gen engagement features. This strategic leadership role involves shaping the emotional core of gameplay, driving measurable operator value, and influencing product direction, company-wide initiatives, and roadmap prioritization. You'll be responsible for the full strategic lifecycle of promotional mechanics, from concept to global rollout, and will need to translate complex engagement models into clear, scalable features. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to align cross-functional teams, and a deep understanding of player psychology, behavioral data, and KPIs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product ownership in B2B iGaming , ideally in real-money slots with global reach
• Proven record of shipping promo mechanics that scale —you’ve led features like Jackpots, Free Spins, Missions, or engagement-first innovations
• You think like a strategist and move like an operator—balancing long-term vision with focused execution
• Fluent in KPIs, segmentation, A/B testing, and behavioural data—but never detached from the player’s experience
• You can lead without authority, align cross-functional teams, and advocate for product priorities at any level of the business
• Confident presenter—able to distill complex ideas into clear narratives for senior stakeholders and execs

Responsibilities

• Own the full strategic lifecycle of promotional mechanics—from concept to global rollout—across a portfolio of high-impact tools
• Shape a data-informed roadmap aligned with business outcomes, player psychology, and market movement
• Identify product opportunities that create competitive moats and generate measurable uplift in engagement and retention
• Translate complex engagement models into clear, scalable features—partnering closely with Game Design, Backend, UX, and Commercial
• Lead stakeholder alignment from executive planning to delivery , presenting roadmaps and strategic bets to C-level leadership
• Prioritize with intent: every feature shipped should reinforce our position as a market leader in player engagement
• Establish and monitor the KPIs that matter—not vanity metrics, but real player behaviour and operator impact

Benefits

• Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system
• We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
• Choose to work remotely , providing greater flexibility and comfort
• Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave, including bank holidays
• Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary
• Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training. We provide access to the latest tools and training for continuous growth