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General Manager, Europe

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Roblox

Dec 21

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need multi-country operational experience, global organization expertise, gaming knowledge, communication skills, and fluency in English and German, with additional languages preferred.
  • You will set regional goals, advocate for Europe at HQ, handle regulatory matters, build partnerships, ensure operations, and drive local growth and brand awareness.

Requirements

  • A track record of running complex, multi-country operations across a major international region.
  • Expertise operating in a global, matrixed organization.
  • Proven success navigating highly regulated or politically complex environments.
  • Gaming and or UGC platform experience (a strong asset).
  • Technical fluency and or background (preferred).
  • A seasoned executive with a track record of running complex, multi-country operations across a major international region.
  • An expert at operating in a global, matrixed organization, providing dotted-line leadership while country leads report solid-line into global functions.
  • Willing to spend 6-12 months at HQ (San Mateo, CA) for the first 12 months to establish deep alignment and operating foundations before transitioning to a long-term base in London. Frequent travel considered but a continuous block preferred to set up for success.
  • Exceptional in communication skills, with proven ability to act as a spokesperson and provide regional legitimacy with governments and partners.
  • Someone with proven success navigating highly regulated or politically complex environments.
  • Fluent in English (required).
  • Proficient in German and other key European languages (required to manage complex regulatory and cultural environments across major markets).

Responsibilities

  • Set ambitious regional goals and a clear strategy; lead day-to-day execution with local teams and partners.
  • Act as Europe’s advocate within Roblox, ensuring regional needs inform global priorities.
  • Serve as the primary bridge between the local office and HQ across regulatory, product, safety, and operational topics.
  • Establish the local office as an “early warning system” for regulatory, cultural, and market signals.
  • Maintain uninterrupted operations across EU/EEA and UK markets.
  • Partner closely with Legal, Policy, and Trust & Safety teams to anticipate and navigate evolving regulatory obligations.
  • Establish strategic relationships with regulators, ratings agencies, and media to reduce risk and ensure business continuity.
  • Serve as a regional spokesperson on safety and integrity, strengthening public trust and resilience.
  • Define and execute the regional growth plan to maximize user growth, bookings, and the health of the local creator ecosystem.
  • Build on-the-ground presence to expand brand awareness and support creators—prioritizing key genre verticals.
  • Build and deepen relationships with strategic partners across the region.
  • Partner with HQ product and core functions to shape integrated roadmaps for Growth and Compliance.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the General Manager, Europe at Roblox?

The primary responsibility is to lead the European business, acting as the senior representative for the region and orchestrating cross-functional efforts in product, policy, and operations.

What is the expected location for this role?

The role will initially require spending 6-12 months at HQ in San Mateo, CA, before transitioning to a long-term base in London.

What languages are required for this position?

Fluent English is required, along with proficiency in German and other key European languages to manage complex regulatory and cultural environments.

Is experience in the gaming or user-generated content (UGC) space important for this role?

Yes, experience in gaming or UGC platforms is considered a strong asset for this position.

What type of environment will the General Manager need to navigate?

The General Manager will need to navigate highly regulated and politically complex environments across Europe.

How does Roblox define the working schedule for this position?

Roles based in an office are expected to be onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday.

Are there any travel expectations for this role?

Yes, frequent travel is expected, particularly during the initial period at headquarters to establish operating foundations.

What skills are necessary for communication in this role?

Exceptional communication skills are necessary, with proven ability to act as a spokesperson and establish regional legitimacy with governments and partners.

Does Roblox provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Roblox provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to various protected characteristics.

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Roblox

Reimagining the way people come together.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Roblox's vision is to reimagine the way people come together. Our mission is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility. What is Roblox? Roblox is a platform where people come together virtually to share experiences. Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to learn, work, play, connect, communicate, and socialize in immersive digital experiences all built by a global community of creators. Powered by Creators Roblox is powered by a global community of millions of developers and creators who produce their own immersive multiplayer experiences each month using Roblox Studio, our intuitive desktop design tool. Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox. How Popular? Roblox is ranked as one of the top entertainment platforms for audiences under the age of 18 based on average monthly visits and time spent (Comscore). Our popularity is driven purely by the community with millions of people signing up through word of mouth every month.