Director, Franchise Operations - Minecraft
Microsoft • Redmond, WA1d
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Director, Franchise Operations - Minecraft
Microsoft•Redmond, WA
About The Position
At Mojang Studios, the creators of Minecraft, we are on a mission to build a better world through the power of play. Play is at the heart of everything we do. We enable millions to create and play together, connect people across the globe, and foster a community that is among the most active and passionate in the world. Our community is global and incredibly diverse. When we are developing anything within our franchise, we keep this in mind. We want everyone to not only feel included in Minecraft, but also to see themselves in what we make. Our goal is for the Mojang Studios team to be as diverse as our community. Mojang Studios is looking for a Director of Franchise Operations—a strategic leader who combines operational excellence with product delivery experience. This role is pivotal in creating clear, scalable processes and frameworks that enable teams worldwide to execute with confidence and speed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement OR equivalent experience.
- Experience in operations leadership within gaming, entertainment, or technology industries.
- A track record of shipping products and leading product development cycles.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to tackle complexity and design systems.
- Communication skills to tailor messaging for broad, global audiences and drive clarity.
- Ambition, accountability, and self-motivation in fast-paced environments.
- 8+ years leadership experience in operations across gaming, technology, or entertainment industries; focus on building and scaling operational systems
- Track record defining frameworks, processes, and governance models that drive clarity, alignment, and execution across complex cross-functional organizations
- Experience establishing operating rhythms, planning cycles, and decision-making structures that reinforce consistency and accountability
- Understanding of product development across end-to-end development lifecycles, risks and dependencies
- Ability to connect operational systems and execution rigor to measurable outcomes (delivery, quality, efficiency, business performance), and continuously adjust based on data and results with focus on impact and business results
- Ownership mindset; drives initiatives end-to-end with accountability for execution and delivery in complex environments
- Operates as a central connector across leadership and product teams, translating strategy into execution and driving alignment across stakeholders
- Ability to influence and align product, engineering, production, and business teams without direct authority
- Executive communication and stakeholder management skills; experienced partnering closely with leadership teams
- Proven ability to craft and scale clear, tailored messaging for diverse, global audiences
- Track record of leading teams through structured execution, coordination, and delivery with clear ownership of roles, dependencies, and outcomes
- Systems thinker with a bias toward operational clarity, scalability, and continuous improvement
- Passion for enabling product development and durable operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Build and implement operational frameworks that bring clarity and efficiency to a global franchise.
- Partner with product teams to align operational strategies with development roadmaps and delivery milestones.
- Establish governance models and transparent reporting mechanisms to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
- Work across a global studio with engineering, product, and business teams to streamline workflows and execution standards.
- Translate complex concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences—from executives to frontline teams.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
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