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)

##### The salary range for this role in Vilnius is EUR 4500-5500 monthly gross.

Benefits

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

• Additional paid time off
• Sick Leave Compensation
• Pregnancy and Childbirth Leave Benefit
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• Meal Allowance
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Perks discounts platform (over 450 exclusive discounts)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• Company events
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

##### Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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