Director, Strategy, Growth & Business Operations Unreal Engine Ecosystem Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Director, Strategy, Growth & Business Operations – Unreal Engine Ecosystem (R26730)
Department
Facilities & Administration
Location
Cary, United States
Company
Epic Games
Requisition ID
R26730
WHAT

MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

SALES AND LICENSING

What We Do
We drive adoption and usage for Unreal Engine and provide our customers with the tools and support to make amazing visual projects in the Unreal Engine.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to drive strategic growth and operational excellence across Epic’s full range of developer tools and services. With Unreal Engine as our core platform and a portfolio that includes Twinmotion, Epic Online Services, Kids Web Services, Metahuman, Fab, and Rad Game Tools, you will spearhead transformative initiatives, optimize cross-functional operations, and unlock new market opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of real-time 3D innovation and digital creation across multiple cutting-edge technologies.
In this role, you will

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy that aligns with the overall vision for Epic’s developer tools and services. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-impact opportunities that drive revenue, market share, and innovation across Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Epic Online Services, Kids Web Services, Metahuman, Fab, and Rad Game Tools

Business Operations Excellence:

Oversee and optimize business operations to ensure scalable, efficient, and sustainable processes across all platforms and services. Collaborate with key stakeholders—including product, engineering, marketing, finance and sales teams—to streamline workflows and enhance operational performance across Epic’s diverse technology ecosystem

Market Expansion & Partnership Development:

Lead market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics across the spectrum of our developer tools and services, translating insights into actionable business strategies. Build and nurture strategic partnerships and alliances that expand our ecosystem and drive mutual growth

Cross-Functional Team Leadership:

Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive cross-functional initiatives that bridge strategy and execution, ensuring alignment across all departments and product lines

Performance Metrics & Data-Driven Decision Making:

Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business performance and inform strategic decisions across multiple service areas. Leverage data analytics to optimize operations and identify growth levers in a rapidly evolving market
What we’re looking for
Demonstrated 12+ years experience in strategic planning, revenue/business operations, management consulting or growth-focused roles, ideally within tech, gaming, or platform oriented businesses
Experience managing simultaneous strategic initiatives across a matrixed organization collaborating with finance, product, engineering, go-to-market, and sales teams
Demonstrated success scaling product or service operations globally while driving sustainable growth
Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into strategic insights
Ability to identify and resolve critical business challenges
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and align stakeholders at all levels
Passion for real time 3D, creator tools, or broader digital content creation products and services

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS

=

EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.