Senior Manager, People Experience

Fortis Games Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote - Canada

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Fortis Games Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, People Experience to join their dynamic and growing team. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping and managing the systems that foster connection and collaboration within a fully distributed, game-centric organization. Reporting directly to the VP of People, this position is a strategic, hands-on builder role that requires both clear direction-setting and disciplined execution. The Senior Manager will own and evolve the programs that define how Fortizens build community and collaborate effectively, ensuring a strong sense of belonging and operational excellence across the company. This role also involves providing leadership and operational oversight to a small team, while personally driving key initiatives from their initial design through to successful delivery, making a significant impact on both the company's products and its overall direction.
• The day-to-day responsibilities of the Senior Manager, People Experience are multifaceted and designed to cultivate a vibrant and connected workplace. A core focus will be on Community Engagement, which involves designing and implementing internal programs and rituals specifically tailored to foster a sense of belonging within a gamer-heavy organization. This includes developing creative initiatives that resonate with the company's culture and employee base. Another key area is Remote Excellence, where the Senior Manager will define and operationalize programs that enable Fortizens to work together effectively as a globally distributed company. This involves establishing clear norms, providing toolkits, and offering enablement for managers and teams to thrive in a remote setting. Furthermore, the role encompasses On-Sites & Gatherings, requiring the design and execution of intentional in-person experiences. These events are crucial for strengthening alignment, connection, and collaboration amongst teams, even when they are geographically dispersed. The Senior Manager will also oversee and support Guilds, which are the company's employee resource groups, providing a framework and ongoing support for their work to ensure they operate as effective communities. This includes championing their structure and ensuring they contribute to the network, professional development, and sense of belonging for their members.
• The Senior Manager will also be instrumental in developing and implementing a cohesive Employee Experience strategy, with a strong emphasis on robust community engagement and effective collaboration systems that authentically connect with game makers. They will help define and operationalize a practical Remote Excellence framework, translating high-level principles into actionable norms, toolkits, and enablement resources for managers and teams. A significant part of the role involves building and governing the global framework for company on-sites and in-person gatherings. This includes managing end-to-end logistics and establishing consistent practices to maximize connection and intentional collaboration during these events. The development of internal programs and rituals aimed at strengthening connection and collaboration across diverse teams will be a continuous effort. Additionally, the Senior Manager will champion and structure Guilds to function as effective communities, enhancing the network, professional development opportunities, and overall sense of belonging for their members.
• In terms of Leadership & Operations, the Senior Manager will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align on culture priorities and provide support for key initiatives. They will be expected to provide data-informed recommendations, balancing strategic insights with a strong bias toward action and execution. Budget management and vendor oversight for all employee experience initiatives will also fall under their purview. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and grow within a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have made a significant impact in their respective disciplines, both within and outside the gaming industry. Fortis Games is committed to changing how game studios operate, focusing on making great games that create a connected community and building an environment where people belong, celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and fostering growth.
• This role is ideal for someone passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and a team-first mentality. The Senior Manager will have the opportunity to significantly influence the company's culture and employee experience, contributing to its mission of creating games that bring people together and redefining how game companies operate. The position offers a chance to work in an early but mighty organization with a leadership team comprised of industry veterans, providing ample opportunities for substantial impact. The successful candidate will be part of a company that not only focuses on making games but also on building communities where their people belong, fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and promotes growth. This is a chance to shape the future of employee experience at a forward-thinking gaming company.
• The Senior Manager, People Experience will be responsible for the strategic design and operational execution of programs that enhance employee connection, collaboration, and overall well-being within a fully distributed gaming company. This includes developing and implementing initiatives related to community engagement, remote work best practices, in-person gatherings, and employee resource groups (Guilds). The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on program management, and leadership, with a focus on creating an inclusive and belonging environment for all 'Fortizens'. The Senior Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure these programs align with the company's culture and objectives, ultimately contributing to the creation of great games and a positive work environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in an early-stage, yet rapidly growing, organization led by experienced industry veterans, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in a global organization, with demonstrated ownership of relevant workstreams, including company offsites or large employee events, internal community or engagement programs, and/or inclusion & belonging programs.
• Experience operating in remote-first or distributed organizations and designing global programs, operating across numerous cultures and time zones.
• Strong program and project management skills, with proven capability to structure timelines, drive deliverables, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to partner with and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong connection to gaming culture, with experience working in the video game or other creator-driven industries preferred.
• English fluency, both verbal and written.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to have a big impact on products and company direction.
• Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent.
• Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
• The company strongly believes in making great games that create a connected community and building communities where people belong.

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About Fortis Games Inc.

Fortis Games is a mobile-first game developer and publisher headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating mid-core and casual free-to-play titles for iOS and Android, emphasizing live operations, data-driven design, and long-term player engagement. Founded by industry veterans from Kabam, Zynga, and EA, Fortis Games leverages proprietary analytics and user-acquisition technology to scale games globally. Its portfolio includes action RPGs, strategy, and puzzle games that target North American and Western European audiences, with additional regional customization for Asia and Latin America.

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