Release Manager (Unannounced project)

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Release Manager to join our team working on an unannounced new AAA game. As the Release Manager, you will be responsible for release process of the game, building and improving the release process, collaborating with different departments to ensure most efficient release schedule. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with attention to details, with constant focus on process optimization.

Reports to

Development Director

What will you do?

• Plan release activities together with other departments; identify release-related dependencies, risks and restrictions;
• Work hands on release builds preparation and publishing artifacts to first party platforms;
• Track release schedule in a calendar and inform stakeholders about changes and updates;
• Process requests for releases (including urgent and non-scheduled ones);
• Negotiate the approval of release requirements, dependencies, and participants (including their availability on the release date);
• Coordinate release schedule (release scope readiness, patch note preparation, availability of artifacts, participants, technical regulations, etc.);
• Communicate process information (release schedule, approval and progress) and changes as appropriate, to ensure awareness of all involved parties;
• Coordinate release activities for major and minor updates;
• Coordinate releases with LiveOps team;
• Participating in incident management and handling it on game’s side;
• Perform release retrospectives; review opportunities for process enhancements and improving the efficiency of the process, initiate improvements and assign them for further implementation by respective development teams;
• Implement lessons learned into the next release cycle;
• Improve processes and coordinate the work of various units involved in releases;
• Ensure that the process, roles, responsibilities and documentation are regularly reviewed;
• Work with first party platforms to ensure smooth release of the game across several platforms.

What are we looking for?

• 3+ year of experience working in an software development company;
• Previous experience working as QA, Project Manager, Release Manager;
• Reliable team player;
• General technical literacy (understanding of software development processes);
• Experience in managing and coordinating projects, working across several teams;
• Upper intermediate or higher level of English.

What additional skills will help you stand out?

• Experience working with remote distributed teams;
• Track record of working with PS5, Xbox and Steam releases;
• Experience in building processes or introducing improvements into processes;
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of or familiarity with Agile practices, PMBOK, ITIL processes;
• Experience in working with JIRA, Confluence;
• Knowledge of the Russian language will be a plus.

Work mode

• Hybrid (4 days of work from the office)

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Nicosia include:

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days)
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager’s approval
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking close to the Nicosia offices, based on availability
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Hellenic Bank benefits
• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Onsite canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Company events, Social Clubs
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward