Release Manager

Posted: 10 months
Production
Contract
The Powell Group is looking for a Release Manager to oversee and coordinate the end-to-end release process for games across various PC, Console, and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities
  • In this position, you will work closely with external contractors and developers as well as Internal Production, Marketing, Business Development, QA teams to drive each title to smooth and successful releases
  • Own and manage the scheduling, coordinating and the management of release across our portfolio with internal and external stakeholders
  • Set up and manage digital products on 1st party sites for submission and release
  • Manage build submissions for certification on all major platforms (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Steam, etc.)
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships and communication with 1st parties (Waiver requests, schedule changes, slot booking, escalation of issues, etc.)
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve any issues related to submission, certification, compliance, or general release
  • Coordinate with Marketing and Business Development teams to order and distribute digital voucher codes
  • Coordinate with Creative Service and Marketing teams to generate assets and manage metadata submissions on first party storefronts
  • Execute metadata submissions for store fronts on all major platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam, Apple, etc.)
  • Work directly with development and production teams to submit rating materials (IARC, ESRB, PEGI, CERO, etc.)
  • Work directly with Business Development and Marketing/Retail Distributors to manage and prepare game builds and packaging for retail releases
  • Provide high quality documentation that enables knowledge sharing and improved submission quality
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Qualifications
  • 2 years Release Management with 1st party game platform submission experience
  • Experience with issue/bug tracking and source control software
  • Managed the release of at least one sim-shipped game across multiple platforms
  • Detailed oriented with strong project management and organizational skills
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners
  • Relationship management skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external partnerships
  • Self-motivated with experience working independently and with a team, while being comfortable with ambiguity and shifting release requirements
  • Strong record of managing multiple deliverables simultaneously
  • Experience managing live incidents and troubleshooting technical issues
  • JIRA and Confluence knowledge
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About The Powell Group

"We bring top video game developers and publishers together to build positive relationships and create great products.

At the Powell Group, we understand the importance of accurate information and the right timing. We aim to help our partners to make the right business decisions at the best time possible. Our network of over 4,000 game developers and more than 600 publishers ensures we have the broadest reach in the game industry."


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