Fractional COO

Game studios need executive-level operational leadership to scale effectively, but most can’t justify a full-time COO until they reach significant size. The gap between needing strategic operational guidance and having the resources for senior leadership leaves many studios struggling with operational inefficiencies and missed growth opportunities.

Super Collider’s fractional COO services provide game developers with experienced operational executives who understand the unique challenges of game development. Our fractional COOs bring decades of gaming industry experience, working part-time with your team to build operational excellence while you maintain focus on creating great games.

What’s included

Strategic operational leadership

  • Development of comprehensive operational strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Cross-functional process design and optimization across all studio departments
  • Executive-level decision making on operational investments, systems, and organizational structure

Team development and management

  • Operational team building including hiring strategies and organizational design
  • Performance management frameworks and accountability systems
  • Leadership coaching for existing team members to build operational capabilities

Systems and process implementation

  • Enterprise-grade operational systems selection and implementation
  • Standard operating procedures development and documentation
  • Quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies

Board and investor relations support

  • Operational metrics reporting and dashboard development for stakeholders
  • Investor presentation support including operational milestones and efficiency metrics
  • Due diligence support for funding rounds or acquisition processes

Our process

Assessment and planning We begin with comprehensive operational assessment including team interviews, process reviews, and systems audits. This analysis informs development of a strategic operational roadmap with prioritized initiatives and clear success metrics.

Leadership integration Your fractional COO integrates directly with your leadership team, participating in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions. We establish regular touchpoints with all department heads to ensure operational alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

Implementation and execution Working closely with your team, we implement operational improvements including new processes, systems, and organizational structures. Our approach emphasizes sustainable change management and capability building within your existing team.

Ongoing optimization We provide continuous operational leadership including regular performance reviews, strategic planning updates, and operational efficiency improvements. Regular board reporting keeps stakeholders informed of operational progress and strategic initiatives.

Why choose us

Gaming industry expertise Our fractional COOs have extensive experience scaling game studios, from early-stage startups through IPO and acquisition. We understand the unique operational challenges of game development including creative workflow management, platform relationships, and milestone-based project delivery.

Proven scaling methodologies We bring battle-tested frameworks for operational scaling specific to game studios, including team structure optimization, process standardization, and systems integration. Our approach has helped dozens of studios successfully navigate rapid growth phases.

Ready for executive operational leadership?

Take our Health Scan to assess your current operational maturity and identify opportunities where executive leadership could accelerate your growth.

Book a consultation to discuss your operational challenges and learn how a fractional COO can provide strategic leadership while you focus on game development.

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