Business Partnerships Manager at CD PROJEKT RED · Warsaw

companyDescription To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! jobDescription We are looking for an experienced and strategic Business Partnerships Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving high-impact partnership initiatives that support the growth of our brands and business globally. On this senior position you will own partnerships end-to-end: from identifying and shaping opportunities, through negotiations and execution, to long-term relationship management and performance evaluation. You will also play a key role in co-defining our partnerships & franchise strategy and ensuring alignment with other internal teams and overall company goals. This individual contributor role will have a particular focus on gaming IP/brands collaborations in areas such as crossover integrations, board/tabletop games and publishing partnerships, while remaining flexible across a broad range of collaboration opportunities. (This job requires working from a Warsaw studio). Responsibilities: Identify, evaluate and lead high-value partnership opportunities that drive brand growth, audience reach and commercial impact. Own partnership initiatives end-to-end: including sourcing, pitching, structuring deals, negotiating terms, execution and post-launch evaluation. Actively shape the Business Partnerships strategy, identifying priority areas, industries and opportunities to pursue. Build and manage relationships with external partners across various industries/categories. Lead complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and delivery across internal stakeholders (Franchise, Marketing, PR, Legal, Development, Controlling). Drive internal decision-making by preparing business cases, partnership concepts and recommendations for the stakeholders. Oversee negotiation and execution of agreements in close collaboration with Legal department. Monitor and optimize partnership performance, using data and insights to improve outcomes and inform future strategy. Manage financial aspects of partnerships, including commercial terms, revenue tracking, and budget considerations. qualifications 5+ years of experience in business development, licensing/brand partnerships or a related commercial role. Experience in gaming IP/brands collaborations will be a strong advantage. Proven track record of leading complex partnerships end-to-end. Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities. Excellent negotiation & communication skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess partnership value and impact. Experience in building and managing long-term partner relationships. High level of ownership, accountability and proactive mindset. Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Miro, or Jira. Strong interest in gaming, entertainment and pop culture industries. Fluency in both Polish and English. additionalInformation Work mode:office-first — at least 4 days per week from Warsaw office. Health & Well-Being Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives. Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones. Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company. Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives. Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city. Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain. RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events. RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company. Perks & Professional Growth A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn! REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement. Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! Social Activities & Life in the Office Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio. Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together. Healthy selections — ​​canteens. Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world. Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog. A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them. An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes. No dress-code — we like to keep it casual. Estimated pay range for this position: 17 900 – 24 600 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications. Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę") If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.