Senior Project and Office Manager

We're looking for a Studio Lead / Office Manager to run the day-to-day of our Lightning Box studio in the heart of Sydney — part operations lead, part office manager, and part culture-keeper. You'll be the person who makes sure the studio runs smoothly so our designers, artists, mathematicians and more can focus on building great games. This is a hands-on, highly visible role at the centre of the studio, reporting to the VP of Game Studios NorAm.

• →Support production teams with  project coordination: scheduling, meeting logistics, and cross-team communication. 

• →Work closely with our wider LNW teams to ensure we have full visibility in and out of the Lightning Box roadmap 

• →Align with the team in Pune on a regular basis to ensure complete and synergy and alignment on game delivery and management 

• →Own day-to-day studio operations, acting as the first point of contact for facilities, vendors, and general office needs. 

• →Manage the physical workspace: office layout, equipment, hardware/peripherals for dev teams and supplies. 

• →Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics for new hires — workstations, access, seating, and studio orientation. 

• →Plan and run studio events, team offsites, milestone celebrations, and visitors. 

• →Manage relationships with landlords, building management, IT/facilities vendors, and service contracts. 

• →Support budget tracking for office and studio operational spend, including procurement and expense processing. 

• →Partner with HR, IT, and Studio Leadership on health & safety, compliance, and workplace policy. 

• →Act as a culture champion — fostering a positive, inclusive studio environment and resolving day-to-day workplace issues. 

• →Manage studio calendars, travel arrangements, and visiting stakeholder schedules. 

• 3+ years' experience in office management, studio operations, or a similar operational role, ideally in games, tech, or a creative studio environment. 

• Experience working in or with a game development, digital entertainment, or iGaming studio is a strong plus. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working with developers, artists, leadership, and vendors alike. 

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure. 

• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information. 

• Proficiency with office/productivity tools and familiarity with AI software is a major plus. 

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
• Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in the gaming industry.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!

You will be working with a growing small fun team in one of the best waterfront offices Sydney has to offer.

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