Development Director

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Game Production • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Development Director at People Can Fly will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a game title, either internally developed or a work-for-hire project. Responsibilities include managing all development phases, stakeholder relationships (internal and external), project planning and execution, resource management, and team leadership. The role requires strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, with a focus on quality, timely delivery, and exceeding expectations. Experience managing large teams and working with external partners is crucial. The successful candidate will guide the team in decision-making, fostering collaboration and professional development while providing high-level reporting to executives.
Must have:
  • 10+ years game dev experience in a leading role
  • Manage 100+ people team experience
  • External stakeholder management
  • Proven project management skills
  • Agile & Waterfall methodologies knowledge
  • Excellent problem-solving & organization
Perks:
  • 100% paid benefit package
  • Full dental coverage
  • 4% RRSP matching
  • Paid winter holidays
  • 20 paid vacation days & 5 sick days
  • Free virtual health & well-being sessions
  • Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses
  • Personal development opportunities

Job Details

Company Description

People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios. Our international team consists of hundreds of talented individuals who work from offices in Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, as well as from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini, a project being developed with Square Enix; Gears of War: E-Day developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Project Echo for Krafton; Bifrost & Lost Rift are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new, unique experience to players worldwide.

Job Description

We aim to build incredible products and services that support, through deep collaboration, delivery of our portfolio of games. In this role, you’ll be leading both Production for one of our titles at PCF, either a project with an external partner or an internally developed IP. Both roles have the same core requirements, with the external project requiring experience in work for hire and managing the expectations of our clients as well as leading development across all discipline groups.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of a game title—whether in an internal development or work-for-hire model—overseeing all phases of development with a strong focus on quality. Partner closely with stakeholders, producers, and team leads to align on goals and execution.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, ensuring clear communication of expectations and directing the team to consistently meet or exceed those expectations.
  • Build, develop, and maintain key business relationships critical to the project’s success, fostering trust and long-term collaboration.
  • Create and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, resourcing, goals, risks, issues, and dependencies. Proactively define mitigation and contingency strategies to minimize risk to timeline, scope, and budget.
  • Drive recruitment, resource planning, and vendor management to ensure the project is properly staffed and supported throughout its lifecycle.
  • Track and communicate project progress regularly, adapting plans as needed to accommodate scope changes while maintaining alignment with overall project objectives.
  • Lead the team in evaluating tradeoffs and prioritization, balancing business goals with technical constraints. Present data-driven options and collaborate with cross-functional leadership to drive decisions that optimize for quality, time, and cost.
  • Provide cross-disciplinary leadership, cultivating a strong, collaborative working relationship across all departments and ensuring a shared commitment to project goals.
  • Coach, mentor, and grow production staff, supporting their professional development and building a strong talent pipeline and succession plan.
  • Lead a team of Directors and Producers dedicated to the successful delivery of the project, ensuring alignment at all levels of leadership.
  • Deliver high-level reporting to executives and stakeholders, providing visibility into project status, risks, mitigation strategies, and overall schedule health.

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Notre objectif est de construire des produits et des services incroyables qui soutiennent, par le biais d'une collaboration approfondie, la livraison de notre portefeuille de jeux. Dans ce rôle, vous dirigerez les deux productions pour l'un de nos titres à PCF, qu'il s'agisse d'un projet avec un partenaire externe ou d'une propriété intellectuelle développée en interne. Les deux rôles ont les mêmes exigences de base, le projet externe nécessitant une expérience en matière de travail à façon et de gestion des attentes de nos clients, ainsi que la direction du développement dans tous les groupes de disciplines.

Responsabilités:

  • Prendre en charge la livraison d'un jeu de bout en bout, que ce soit dans le cadre d'un développement interne ou d'un modèle de travail à façon, en supervisant toutes les phases du développement et en mettant l'accent sur la qualité. Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les partenaires, les producteurs et les chefs d'équipe afin de s'aligner sur les objectifs et l'exécution.
  • Gérer les relations avec les partenaires, tant internes qu'externes, en veillant à une communication claire des attentes et en dirigeant l'équipe de manière à ce qu'elle réponde constamment à ces attentes, ou les dépasse.
  • Établir, développer et entretenir des relations professionnelles essentielles à la réussite du projet, en favorisant la confiance et la collaboration à long terme.
  • Créer et gérer des plans de projet détaillés, y compris des calendriers, des étapes importantes, des ressources, des objectifs, des risques, des problèmes et des dépendances. Définir de manière proactive des stratégies d'atténuation et d'urgence afin de réduire au minimum les risques liés au calendrier, à la portée et au budget.
  • Diriger le recrutement, la planification des ressources et la gestion des fournisseurs afin de s'assurer que le projet est correctement équipé en personnel et soutenu tout au long de son cycle de vie.
  • Suivre et communiquer régulièrement l'état d'avancement du projet, en adaptant les plans si nécessaire pour tenir compte des changements de portée tout en maintenant l'alignement sur les objectifs globaux du projet.
  • Diriger l'équipe dans l'évaluation des compromis et l'établissement des priorités, en équilibrant les objectifs de développement et les contraintes techniques. Présenter des options fondées sur des données et collaborer avec les responsables interfonctionnels pour prendre des décisions qui optimisent la qualité, les délais et les coûts.
  • Assurer un leadership interdisciplinaire, en cultivant des relations de travail solides et collaboratives entre tous les services et en veillant à ce que les objectifs du projet fassent l'objet d'un engagement commun.
  • Accompagner, encadrer et faire évoluer le personnel de production, en soutenant son développement professionnel et en constituant un réseau de talents et un plan de succession solides.
  • Diriger une équipe de directeurs et de producteurs qui se consacrent à la réussite du projet, en veillant à l'alignement à tous les niveaux de direction.
  • Fournir des rapports de haut niveau aux dirigeants et aux partenaires, en donnant une visibilité sur l'état du projet, les risques, les stratégies d'atténuation et l'état général du calendrier du développement.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years’ experience in Game Development in a leading role
  • Experience in managing a team of at least 100+ people
  • Experience in working with external stakeholders
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Extremely strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent teamwork, focus on contributing to good working relationships throughout the team
  • Ability to work effectively with people with different specializations and backgrounds
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • High work ethic and self-motivated.
  • Passion for Games.

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  • Plus de 10 ans d'expérience dans le développement de jeux à un poste de direction
  • Expérience de la gestion d'une équipe d'au moins 100 personnes
  • Expérience de la collaboration avec des partenaires externes
  • Compétences avérées en matière de gestion de projet
  • Excellentes compétences en présentation
  • Connaissance des méthodologies de développement des logiciels Agile et Waterfall
  • Bonne compétence en négociation
  • Compétences extrêmement solides en matière de résolution de problèmes et d'organisation
  • Excellent travail d'équipe, priorité à la contribution aux bonnes relations de travail dans l'ensemble del'équipe.
  • Capacité à travailler efficacement avec des personnes ayant des spécialisations et des antécédents différents
  • Capacité à travailler sous la pression du temps
  • Grande éthique de travail et motivation personnelle.
  • Passion pour les jeux.

Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. The insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental well-being sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

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Ce que nous offrons:

  • Un ensemble d’avantages sociaux payés à 100 % par PCF.
  • La compagnie d’assurance rembourse les réclamations à 100 % (jusqu’à 1000 $ de services par année, en plus d’une couverture familiale ou individuelle).
  • Une couverture dentaire complète, y compris les soins dentaires.
  • La cotisation égale au REER à hauteur de 4 % avant déductions fiscales, 100 % acquis dès le premier jour.
  • Une semaine de congé payé pendant les vacances d’hiver.
  • 20 jours de congé payé et 5 jours de congé de maladie payé.
  • Des séances gratuites de soins virtuels de santé et de bien-être mental, incluses dans le régime pour les membres et leurs personnes à charge.
  • Un salaire compétitif et des primes annuelles basées sur le rendement.
  • Des occasions de développement personnel et la possibilité d’œuvrer dans un environnement mondial.
  • L’occasion de travailler au sein d’une équipe créative avec des personnes passionnées par ce qu’elles font.

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