Co-Development & Outsource Manager

Why Us:  SEGA employees are passionate about entertaining the world with creative, innovative experiences, while being part of a vibrant gaming community. We are a global company with the resources to match, coupled with a place where everyone knows each other on a first-name basis, working together to create innovative experiences, one community at a time. Our world-class development Studios span the UK and Bulgaria. Known for quality and creativity above all else, our studios include, Creative Assembly, HARDlight, Sports Interactive and Two Point Studios.  We are looking for a Co-Development and Outsource Manager that will be responsible for supporting our game development teams with any co-development and outsourcing needs. This role involves maintaining and growing a database of qualified, cost-effective talent across all disciplines to leverage for the studios. The manager will oversee sourcing, assessment, due diligence of resources, contracting, onboarding, and providing production support as needed. You are driven and build strong relationships across the organization and helps shape the future of SEGA’s games.  We believe that delivering the best games relies on having the best people, so we are constantly investing in our people through our benefits package, flexible working, and our community-focused, people-centric culture. Our industry-leading compensation and benefits include competitive salary and bonus schemes, private medical insurance, private dental insurance, health screening, electric car scheme, home technology scheme, Microsoft package discounts, and much more!   Why You:  You have considerable experience in global game co-development and outsourcing relationships.  KEY RESPOSIBILITIES

• Act as a central resource for co-development and outsourcing needs, supporting various game development teams. 

• Maintain and grow a database of qualified, cost-effective talent across all disciplines. 

• Source, assess, and conduct due diligence on potential resources. 

• Manage contracting, onboarding, and provide production support when necessary. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of outsourced resources. 

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of outsourced teams to ensure quality and efficiency. 

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize co-development and outsourcing processes. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards. 

• Interact with and maintain good relationships with our project teams to understand and support their development needs. 

• Effectively communicate industry trends and potential opportunity areas as it relates to Co-Development and Outsourcing to our internal studios. 

• Travel to our other Development Studios and Co-Development/Outsourcing Studios as required.  

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Proven experience in managing co-development and outsourcing in the gaming industry. 

• Well versed in building contacts with potential Co-Development and Outsource opportunities to ensure a strong understanding of where the best solutions exist based on need.  

• Understanding of contract and deal terms negotiation. 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in co-development and outsourcing. 

• Proven ability to work on multiple titles at any given time. 

• High attention to detail. 

• Experience working with development teams to best understand and support their co-development and outsourcing needs. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) across all levels and organizations. 

• Highly collaborative, team-minded person with good financial acumen who consistently drives toward better outcomes for the business and project teams. 

 Preferred Attributes 

• Game development production experience. 

• Experience with various project management and database tools. 

• Familiarity with the latest technologies and methodologies in game development. 

• Knowledge of the wider games industry.  

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: At SEGA, we celebrate diversity and believe in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable world in which everyone feels valued and respected regardless of what they look like or where they come from. Whether you’re a prospective employee or a full-time member of staff, we want you to feel involved and supported in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us regardless of your background. We welcome people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurotype, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. SEGA is a place where staff have a voice which is integral to our success as a business. Our inclusive, passionate people are empowered to educate, inform, and build awareness through our inclusion and wellbeing staff led values groups which include DEN (Disability Employee Network), RISE (Reinforcing Inclusion through Solidarity and Equality), Women at SEGA, PRIDE, SEGA Minds (group supporting mental health), Momiji (group that celebrates our Japanese heritage, language, and culture) and VIBE (our social and engagement committee).