Outsource Manager

PRODUCTION

What We Do

Whether it's driving a vision from start to finish or collaborating with teams to inspire and deliver projects of Epic quality, Epic's production teams take pride in consistently delivering world-class products and experiences.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for an organized and experienced Outsource Manager to join us on the Fortnite First Party Outsourcing Team. In this role, you will work closely with the outsourcing and production teams to ensure that high-quality content and development work is being delivered by multiple top-tier external partners across the Fortnite Ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Partner with Fortnite team leads to understand, determine, and deliver on external development needs for Epic First Party projects
• Collaborate with Fortnite teams to scope, negotiate, and set objectives with external partners
• Manage external partner relationships, including contracts, onboarding and invoicing
• Perform vendor quality reviews with internal teams and manage external partner communications and performance feedback, ensuring vendors address all feedback in a timely manner while consistently meeting Epic's exceptional quality standards
• Contribute to sourcing and evaluation of new external development partners for Fortnite First Party teams
• Ensure consistent and thorough management of data across various tracking platforms and clearly communicate the results
• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners such as legal, procurement, IT, production, etc.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience with outsourcing and external content/development management required, preferably for AAA games
• Demonstrated understanding of game development process and how multiple external developers can be integrated into a fast-paced and quality-focused project
• Highly organized, self-driven, goal-oriented, and a great team player able to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry
• Expertly able to track, prioritize, and conscientiously follow through on multiple competing elements of work, in timely fashion, across groups with varying interests
• Process-oriented and strong project management skills
• Clear and concise communication, leadership, and people skills
• Experience with project management tools such as Airtable and JIRA

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.