Business Development Manager

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! Job Description We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping us ensure the longevity and availability of CDPR games around the globe and across different platforms. In this senior position you will own relationships: from identifying and shaping opportunities, through negotiations and execution, to long-term relationship/account management and performance evaluation. This role will have a particular focus on tech collaborations, working with external partners on game projects, modding, designing and maintaining new revenue channels in line with CDPR’s company values. Responsibilities: Identify and develop new business opportunities, technologies and distribution channels that increase the reach, longevity and commercial performance of CD PROJEKT RED games. Lead negotiations of complex commercial agreements, balancing financial outcomes with long‑term strategic relationships and CD PROJEKT RED values. Build and maintain relationships with sales partners, technology partners, development partners and other key stakeholders worldwide. Drive technology partnerships related to game distribution, porting, platform integrations, modding ecosystems, UGC initiatives and other emerging digital services. Evaluate and implement new revenue opportunities that align with player‑first principles and sustainable business growth. Identify and manage external game development, publishing and co‑development initiatives from a business development perspective, coordinating external and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Analyze business performance, market trends and partner KPIs to identify growth opportunities and optimize commercial strategies. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Production, Community, Release Management and Franchise teams to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends and competitive landscape, translating market insights into actionable business opportunities. Support strategic planning by preparing business cases, commercial forecasts and executive recommendations for senior leadership. Qualifications 5+ years of experience, with at least 2 years in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management or a similar commercial role within game‑dev, technology or digital entertainment. Strong understanding of the video game industry, including digital distribution, platform ecosystems, publishing models and live game‑dev business. Experience working with technology partnerships, platform holders or external game development partners or equivalent expertise. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate business opportunities, support developing financial models and assess long‑term strategic value. Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset and the ability to interpret commercial data, identify trends and translate insights into business decisions. Outstanding communication, presentation and negotiation skills in both English and Polish. Self‑driven and comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player communities, gaming platforms and industry trends. Understanding of modding, UGC platforms, creator ecosystems or digital marketplaces. Nice to have: Experience working with modding communities, creator programs or UGC platforms Experience managing outsourcing or co‑development partnerships. Existing network of contacts across game‑dev and technology industries. Degree in Business, Economics, Law or Marketing is a plus, but equivalent professional experience is equally valued. Additional Information Work mode: office‑first from the Warsaw office. 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. 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. 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. If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please clickhere to report them anonymously. 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