Product & Release Manager

1 Month ago • All levels • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Product & Release Manager will act as a bridge between development, QA, marketing, and publishing. Responsibilities include planning and executing worldwide game releases (major updates, patches, DLCs), managing submission processes for various platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam), collaborating with teams to ensure timely releases, and monitoring post-release performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in product/release management within the gaming industry, a strong understanding of game development and publishing, and excellent communication and organizational skills. They will also ensure compliance with platform guidelines and address post-release issues.
Must have:
  • Experience in product/release management (gaming industry preferred)
  • Understanding of game development, publishing processes, and business models
  • Familiarity with platform submission requirements (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with project management tools
  • Passion for video games and understanding of player communities
Perks:
  • Flexible hours
  • Collaborative atmosphere
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Modern workspace
  • Excellent public transport links
  • Permanent employment
  • Attractive salary & bonuses
  • Complimentary drinks, snacks, and fruit
  • Team-building events

Job Details

Company Description

GIANTS Software ranks among Europe’s most successful game developers, boasting locations in Zürich, Switzerland, Erlangen, Germany, Brno, Czech Republic, and Chicago, USA. The company is best known for its globally best-selling “Farming Simulator” series, a long-standing real-time simulation title celebrated worldwide.

Job Description

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a

Product & Release Manager

based in Erlangen, Germany.

You will bridge the gap between development, QA, marketing, and publishing, ensuring our games and updates reach players smoothly and successfully.

Your Responsibilities

· Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth implementation of builds and live services.
· Plan and execute world-wide game releases, including major updates, patches, and DLCs.
· Manage submission processes for platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam.
· Work closely with marketing, community management, and external partners to optimize product positioning.
· Coordinate with internal teams (development, QA, localization, marketing) to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
· Ensure compliance with platform-specific guidelines, technical standards and age rating requirements.
· Monitor post-release performance, address potential issues, and report potential improvements for future releases.

Qualifications

Expected Qualifications

· Experience in product management and/or release management, ideally in the gaming industry.
· Strong understanding of game development, publishing processes, and business models.
· Familiarity with platform certification and submission requirements (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam).
· Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate between multiple teams.
· Experience with project management tools.
· A passion for video games and an understanding of player communities.
 

Additional Information

What do we offer?

  • Variety: Challenging, creative projects with ample room for innovation
  • Work-life Balance: Flexible hours to accommodate effective working styles
  • Inclusivity: open, collaborative atmosphere with flat hierarchies & open doors
  • Company Growth: we’re a young, diverse, successful, and growing company
  • Personal Development: individual opportunities for professional growth
  • Modern Workspace: up-to-date hardware & software solutions
  • Top location: central office with excellent public transport links
  • Stability & Perks: Permanent employment, attractive salary, bonuses
  • Extras: Complimentary drinks, snacks and fruit, team-building events

To apply for this position, please send us a resume and a cover letter.

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About The Company

🏢 About GIANTS Software 


GIANTS Software GmbH is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland, founded in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the acclaimed Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com 

 

🚜 About Farming Simulator


Since 2008, over 30 million versions of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since 2008. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive eSports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. 

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