At Fennica Gaming, we mix decades of gaming heritage with a bold vision for digital entertainment. Born from Veikkaus - the Finnish National Lottery and trusted gaming operator for over 80 years - we bring proven expertise together with fresh energy to create gaming experiences that truly stand out.
We're all about strong partnerships and doing business the right way. Our Nordic roots shape how we work: trust, simplicity, and functionality guide everything we do. As an international B2B partner, we deliver advanced money gaming services for licensed operators worldwide.
Our story began with our admired eInstant game portfolio and versatile gaming engine, delivered through our Games as a Service (GaaS) model. Today, we're growing fast with our tried-and-tested eCasino portfolio - and trust us, this is just the beginning.
Players are at the heart of everything we do. Their experience drives us to help our customers succeed. We design engaging, rewarding games in an environment that's safe and responsible. Integrity is at the heart - because we don't just play the game, we make it better for everyone at the table.
Development Team Manager, Game Studio
As a Development Team Manager, you play a key role in ensuring that the game studio remains agile, efficient, and flexible amid growth and change. Your main responsibility is to develop and maintain the studio's processes and ways of working, supporting both the teams' and the entire studio's goals. Part of the Development Team Manager's role is also to act as the supervisor for game artists and, together with the lead artists, support their professional development. The position is permanent and full-time.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leading change in the game studio as part of the studio's management team
- Developing, prioritizing, and maintaining processes - at both studio and company level
- Coordinating risk management and problem-solving on company level
- Acting as the supervisor for artists/game graphic designers, supported by art leads
Requirements:
- Practical experience in change management
- Experience in scaling productions
- Experience in supervisory roles
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Higher education degree or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience
It is a big plus if you also have:
- Experience in the gambling industry
- Experience in leading teams
- Experience with video game graphics, workflows, and techniques
- Experience utilizing AI and its impact on workflows
Why you'll love working with us
- Nordic by Nature: We live by values that matter - trust, transparency, and sustainability - and combine them with fearless creativity and raw energy.
- Impact that matters: Your ideas help shape the future of gaming with purpose-driven innovation.
- A team that cares: Collaboration, respect, and openness are natural for us.
- Room to grow: We're building big things - and you'll grow with us.
- Calm confidence: No unnecessary hierarchy, no loud egos - just honest dialogue and shared success.
- Excellence with playfulness: We take quality seriously but never forget the fun.
- Balance that matters: Work should add something to life - not take it over. We value flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
- Be yourself: We celebrate diversity and believe success comes from different perspectives. Everyone is welcome to bring their authentic self to work.
- Excellent benefits: From wellbeing support to perks that make life easier, we've got you covered. Read more here and here.
Our headquarter is in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki, and we work in a flexible hybrid model. To keep collaboration strong, we meet at the office three times a week.
Please note: The job requires a valid residence permit for all non-EU citizens.
Interested? Awesome! Send your application with CV and salary request no later than 1.2.2026. We can't wait to hear from you! Only applications submitted through the system will be considered.
For any questions, contact Joni Suvanto, Head of Gamestudio by phone (0400356562) on 16.1.2026 between 10-13, or by email [email protected].
A standard background check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014) and a drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.